By the Pro24 DMCC PRO desk, authorised business setup and PRO specialists in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Dubai. Last reviewed October 2026 against DMCC’s official Schedule of Charges and Knowledge Bank.
Every DMCC company deals with government paperwork all year: visas, renewals, establishment cards, NOCs, amendments and compliance filings. Some founders handle it themselves through the DMCC member portal. Others hand it to a PRO (public relations officer) service. This guide explains what DMCC PRO services actually cover, what the work involves, and how to decide whether you need one.
Key takeaways
- Almost every DMCC service runs through the DMCC member portal, under DMCC’s own rules.
- A sanction on your account blocks visas, renewals and amendments until it’s cleared.
- Since September 2023, DMCC is the only channel for its members’ Emirates ID and medical typing.
- Small companies with few visas often manage alone; growing teams usually save money with a PRO.
What does a PRO do for a DMCC company?
A DMCC PRO files and follows up your government transactions so they’re accepted first time. In practice that means:
| PRO task | How often | Official DMCC fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Licence renewal | Every year | 20,265 (standard licence) |
| Establishment card renewal | Every year | 1,805 |
| New employee visa | Each hire | ~2,237–3,408 by route |
| Visa renewal | Every 1–2 years per visa | ~2,200 / ~2,790 |
| Visa cancellation | Each leaver | ~438 / ~580 |
| Salary certificates and NOCs | As needed | 165 / 265 |
| Amendments (activity, manager, share transfer) | As needed | 1,515 – 4,515 |
A PRO’s own fee sits on top of these government fees. The value is in avoiding rejections, late fines and blocked portals, not in the filing itself.
DIY vs PRO: what actually goes wrong
The three costly mistakes we see most: letting the licence or establishment card lapse, which triggers a sanction on the account; submitting the wrong attestation for a degree or marriage certificate; and leaving draft portal requests untouched, which DMCC cancels automatically after 60 days.
Each of these costs more than the filing. Late licence renewal alone carries DMCC fines of AED 2,500 (31–60 days) and AED 5,000 (61–90 days), and while the account is sanctioned no visa can be renewed or issued.
When you can manage without a PRO
- A solo founder with one visa and no plans to hire this year
- Someone comfortable using the DMCC member portal, with time to follow up
- A business whose renewal date, audit and insurance are already on a calendar
When a PRO pays for itself
- You’re hiring, transferring or cancelling staff regularly
- You sponsor a family or move employees between free zones via visa transfer
- Your company has shareholder changes, a regulated activity or a corporate shareholder
- You’ve already had one sanction or late fine
- The owners don’t live in Dubai full time
How to choose a DMCC PRO
Look for a team that works inside the DMCC system every week, ideally based in JLT where DMCC’s service centre is, and that quotes government fees and its own fee separately. Ask how they track deadlines; the best PRO prevents problems rather than fixing them. Our full service is on the DMCC PRO services page, and every annual deadline is mapped in the DMCC compliance calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What are PRO services in DMCC?
PRO services cover a DMCC company’s government transactions: licence and establishment card renewals, employee and family visas, cancellations, NOCs, amendments and compliance filings, mostly filed through the DMCC member portal.
Is a PRO mandatory for a DMCC company?
No. DMCC lets companies file their own requests through the member portal. A PRO is optional, but reduces rejections, fines and the risk of a sanction blocking your services.
Where can I find PRO services in JLT?
Pro24’s DMCC PRO desk is based in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), close to DMCC’s offices, and handles DMCC member-portal filings every week. Contact us on WhatsApp for a free review of your company’s deadlines.
How much do DMCC PRO services cost?
You pay DMCC’s official fees (for example AED 20,265 for a standard licence renewal) plus the PRO’s service fee. Ask for both to be quoted separately so you can compare providers fairly.
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