The 3 UAE laws, decisions and regulations on freelance permits in the Polaris Legal Library, each summarised from the official text with status, key provisions and penalties.
ICP Green Residence Guide (5-year Green Visa for skilled workers, freelancers and investors)
ICP's rule page for the five-year renewable Green residence: skilled workers need a UAE contract at MoHRE skill levels 1–3, a bachelor's degree and AED 15,000 monthly salary; freelancers and self-employed need a MoHRE freelance permit, a degree or diploma and AED 360,000 freelance income over two years; investors and partners need proof of investment and licences.
Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regulating Labour Relations
Implements the Labour Law: defines the twelve work-permit types (including freelance, part-time, temporary and juvenile permits), the contract models (full-time, part-time, remote, flexible, shared), probation rules, a two-year cap on non-compete clauses, pro-rated leave and gratuity for part-time workers, and leave entitlements.
Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022 Issuing the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners
The visa rulebook: defines every entry permit and residence category, including Golden residence for investors, entrepreneurs, talents, scientists, students and humanitarian workers, Green residence for investors/partners, skilled workers, self-employed and freelancers, plus student, remote-work, retiree, property-owner and family permits, and the later-added Blue residency (Article 77 bis). Repealed the 1997 regulations and the 2021 Golden residence resolution.
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