Shaimaa Sayed Awais
Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET) Services Consultant
Shaimaa Sayed Awais is a consultant specialising in Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET) services and business setup procedures. She supports entrepreneurs, investors, and companies in completing commercial licensing processes in compliance with UAE regulations.
She has extensive experience handling trade licence procedures, including trade name reservation, initial approval, MOA preparation, and trade licence issuance. Shaimaa has 7 years of professional experience in business setup and 10 years of work experience in the UAE.
Areas of Expertise
- Trade Licence Registration
- Licence Amendment
- Licence Renewal
- Initial Approval Processing
- Trade Name Reservation
- MOA Preparation
- Trade Licence Issuance
- Business Setup Services in Dubai
Professional Experience
Shaimaa works extensively with the Dubai Economy & Tourism (DET) system, assisting individuals, startups, and corporate investors with company formation and licensing procedures in Dubai.
Her work includes preparing company incorporation documents, processing trade licence applications, coordinating with government authorities, verifying documentation, and ensuring that business registration procedures comply with UAE regulations.
She supports individual entrepreneurs and corporate clients in establishing their businesses smoothly and efficiently in the UAE.
Education
Beni-Suef University — Egypt — 2016
Certifications & Accreditations
- DED System Training Certification
- Business Setup Certification
Professional Focus
- Supporting investors and entrepreneurs in company formation
- Ensuring compliance with Dubai Economy & Tourism regulations
- Providing accurate guidance for business licensing procedures
- Delivering professional customer support and consultation
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Articles Reviewed by Shaimaa Sayed Awais
Corporate Tax Return Filing in the UAE: Deadlines, Process, and Penalties
Filing a corporate tax return with the FTA is a mandatory annual obligation for every registered taxable person in the UAE, regardless of whether taxable income was generated during the period.
DET Activity List Dubai: How to Choose Business Activities for Your Licence
Every mainland business in Dubai must select at least one approved activity from the official register before a trade licence can be issued.
Establishment Card Renewal in Dubai: MOHRE Process and Requirements
Renewing an establishment card on time keeps a company's immigration file active and its visa sponsorship rights intact.
Expo City Dubai Free Zone: Business Setup Cost and Benefits
Setting up a business in the Expo City Dubai Free Zone starts at AED 10,000 per year for a commercial or service licence, with full company registration costing AED 5,000 as a one-off fee, as published in the ECDA Fees and Service Charges List.
Sole Establishment vs LLC in Dubai: Which Business Structure to Choose
A sole establishment in Dubai exposes the owner to unlimited personal liability, while a limited liability company caps each shareholder's risk at their capital contribution — and that single distinction shapes almost every other difference between the two structures.
UBO Declaration in the UAE: Who Must File and How
The UAE requires every licensed company to disclose its Ultimate Beneficial Owner to the relevant registrar under Cabinet Resolution No. 109 of 2023, which replaced the earlier Cabinet Resolution No. 58 of 2020. Non-compliance carries administrative fines of up to AED 100,000 and potential licence suspension under Cabinet Decision No. 132 of 2023.
Economic Substance Regulations in the UAE: What Dubai Businesses Must Know
Maintaining genuine economic presence in the UAE is now a dual compliance requirement for Dubai businesses.
Dubai Instant Licence: Same-Day Business Setup Through DET
The Dubai Instant Licence is a trade licence issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in approximately five minutes for eligible commercial and professional activities, with no physical office lease required during the first year.
Corporate Bank Account in Dubai: Requirements, Process, and Best Banks
Opening a corporate bank account in Dubai requires a valid trade licence, shareholder identification documents, and completion of the bank's Know Your Customer (KYC) screening — a process regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
VAT Registration in the UAE: Thresholds, EmaraTax Process and Penalties
This guide explains every stage of the VAT registration process, from calculating whether a business meets the threshold to completing the application on EmaraTax, filing returns, and understanding the revised penalty structure that took effect on 14 April 2026.
