Setting Up a Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business in Dubai

Build a Profitable Cleaning Company in the UAE – Legally & Easily

Dubai’s booming real estate, hospitality, and commercial sectors make it the perfect place to launch a cleaning business. Whether you plan to offer residential deep cleaning, office maintenance, or industrial cleaning services, you need the right business structure, license, and local approvals.

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

✅ Why Start a Cleaning Business in Dubai?

• High Demand across residential towers, offices, hotels, and retail spaces
• Low Initial Investment with scalable operations
• Multiple Revenue Streams – housekeeping, deep cleaning, post-construction cleaning, etc.
• Flexible Business Models – mainland or free zone setup

📝 Steps to Start Your Cleaning Business

1. Choose Your Business Type
   • Residential Cleaning
   • Commercial/Office Cleaning
   • Specialized Cleaning (Post-construction, Sanitization, etc.)
2. Select Legal Structure
   • Sole Proprietorship, LLC, or Civil Company
3. Register Trade Name
   Choose a unique name and reserve it with DED or Free Zone authority.
4. Apply for Cleaning License
   Apply through the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) or relevant Free Zone (e.g., IFZA, SHAMS).
5. Get Initial Approval
   Submit required documents like passport copies, NOC (if applicable), and business plan.
6. Secure Office/Storage Space
   A physical address is mandatory for mainland companies.
7. Receive Final License & Start Operations
   Open a business bank account, hire staff, and start marketing your services.

💼 Mainland vs. Free Zone: Which One’s Better?

Feature	Mainland	Free Zone
Client Access	Any company or individual in UAE	Limited to within the zone (unless using a distributor)
Office Requirement	Mandatory	Often virtual or flexi-desk options
Cost	Slightly higher	Cost-effective
Visa Quota	Higher	Depends on package

We help you decide based on your business goals.

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📄 Required Documents

• Passport copies of shareholders
• Visa copy (if applicable)
• Emirates ID (for UAE residents)
• Tenancy contract (Ejari)
• Initial approval form & trade name certificate

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💰 Estimated Cost to Start

Starting costs vary depending on location and scale.
Starting from AED 12,500 – AED 20,000 (including license & setup support).

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👷 Hire Skilled Cleaning Staff

You’ll need to hire experienced, DHA-cleared (for sanitization) cleaning personnel. We can assist with visa processing and labor approvals.

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📣 Promote Your Cleaning Business

Use Google Ads, local SEO, social media, and aggregator platforms to get your first clients. We offer digital marketing support too.

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✅ Why Choose Us?

• 10+ Years of UAE Business Setup Experience
• Transparent Pricing
• End-to-End Support (License, Visa, Bank A/c, VAT, Marketing)
• Free Consultation with Industry Experts

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📞 Ready to Launch Your Cleaning Company in Dubai?

Get expert support from licensing to operations.
Call us now or fill out the form for a free consultation.