Are you interested in setting up a healthcare business in Dubai? With the government promoting the healthcare sector by establishing freezones like Dubai Healthcare City and streamlining regulations, a business can be scaled quickly.
The DHA facility license was introduced by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The document allows you to expand the business by providing opportunities to establish healthcare facilities under DHA’s jurisdiction. Home healthcare, pharmacy, and mobile units are some services you can establish using the license.
Back to topHow to Obtain a DHA Facility License?
Understanding the legal requirements and involved steps can streamline business setup in Dubai. To successfully avail of the license, you must create an account on the ‘Sheryan portal’, select the 'New Facility License' service and fill out the application form. To obtain DHA approval, you must submit the necessary documents and pay the requisite fees.
Back to topDocuments to Submit for Availing of DHA Facility License
Some documents needed for obtaining the license are listed below:
- Proposal letter
- Engineering layout
- DHA undertaking letter
- Trade name reservation
- Trade license (if applicable)
- Passport copies of the owner(s)
How to Activate the DHA Facility License?
To activate the license and start operating legally under the DHA jurisdiction, you must fill out the application available under the Sheryan portal. Next, you need to pay the requisite fees and coordinate with the authority to set a date and time for the inspection process.
Note: Draft applications that are inactive for over three months will be cleared from the account.
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Back to topWhat are the eligibility criteria to obtain the DHA facility license?
The eligibility criteria include investor/s (medical or non-medical background, above 21 years old) wanting to set up a health facility in the Emirate of Dubai except those in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).
How to apply for the final approval for the DHA facility license after the facility setup installation is ready?
Apply for final approval once the installation is ready (Upload Trade License from Dubai Economic Department (DED) or free zone and NOC by the medical director signed by all partners or authorized person with supporting documents).
Do we require an initial approval letter for a DHA license?
Yes, the initial approval letter is considered valid with DHA for six months for general clinic / specialized clinics, polyclinic/pharmacies, optics centers, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy centers. At the same time, it is valid for one year for day surgery centers and hospitals.
Do we need to appoint a medical director as a part of the DHA license requirements?
Yes.
