zaplap

Hi everyone.

Just doing a bit of research

Thinking of moving over to Dubai (early stages) and was just wonderring how is Dubai when it comes to Vehicle body repair services... is there much call for such a service, what are labour rates like...? any info will help

Am new to this forum, so if this is in the wrong section let me know.

thank you for any help...

shiva

With the number of crashes and fender benders, yes a huge demand and a huge number of companies doing work. As for labour, cheap as chips,the guys doing the work probably earn in the region of 1000aed monthly, maybe a couple of grand if their very lucky and skilled. (about £150/mth)

zaplap

Hi shiva,

Thanx for your reply... no am not looking to work for a workshop was thinking of setting one up...

zaplap

Also, are there regulations etc on where and how the business is run?? are there dedicated industrial areas etc?

Bob

yup...and it's tough to set up your own business...the faq's have some links that might help you out until someone else can help.

and welcome to BE

zaplap

thanx bob will check it out...

shiva

no probs,
setting up here is a real pain in the ass. It can be done but it will take a bit of time and more paperwork than you would beleive
Yes there are dedicated areas for certain industries and different licence types, you will also need a local partner if you set up outside a free zone.

see here to start with
Dubai Govt
http://www.dubaided.gov.ae/main/gn/D...fDoingBusiness

http://www.dubaided.gov.ae/main/gn/D...fDoingBusiness

http://www.dubaided.gov.ae/main/gn/D...fDoingBusiness

Dubai portal
http://www.dubai.ae/?businesses,busi...abel=community

Ministry of Labour
http://www.mol.gov.ae/pages-EN/docum...Guide-en.htm#e

Ministry of interior
http://www.dnrd.ae/dnrd/default.htm

Also if you want to employ anyone, then you need to sponsor their residencey,which entails deposits etc to the government, also if you are paying market rate for cheap labour then you would also have to supply housing, so bear that in mind when calculating costs.

might want to add those to the FAQ Bob/TS

Bob

Have done, cheers

dstress

For any business setup related issue, I can recommend a new program available at the Department of Economic Development web site. Click on e-services and then Issue License Estimator. The program will guide you through a couple of questions such as the business activity(ies) and nationality of the partners/owners. This information is used to determine the applicable legal type of the organization (e.g. sole establishment, LLC). At the end of the program, you should be given a fairly accurate idea of the cost associated with attaining a license and the rules associated with it.

If you need additional information on setting up a company in Dubai (excluding free zones), please feel free to PM me.

zaplap

thanx for that, will check it up...

NorthernLad

I have spent a few weeks reviewing my better halfs body work, and decided she needs a refit.
f you can work a miracle, all I own is yours.