How to Start a Pest Control Business in Dubai?

by Zaara 26, Oct 2020

Dubai in the United Arab Emirates may be known for its imposing skyline, packed with state-of-art business facilities, but there's plenty of ways to make money here outside of the office walls. Some, like pest control, is certainly not for the squeamish but for those with the skills to take it on, it can be incredibly lucrative. Bees, mosquitoes, flies, termites are dangerous and can be a severe threat to human health. The Pest Control business is a booming activity in a place like Dubai, where government and residents put the safety of human health as a priority.

The global pest control market is expected to worth USD 26.3 billion by 2025 – increasing at 5.3% per year. In this part of the world, the increase is expected to be even steeper. The Latin American, Middle East and Africa Pest control market is estimated to see annual growth of 6.1% for the years up to 2025.

What does Pest Control Business Involve?

Pest control workers, or exterminators, eliminate mice, roaches, rats, termites and other pests to protect homes and businesses from further infiltration. They set traps with poison or natural baits and seal off entryways. They may also have to fumigate entire homes and businesses while educating clients on how they can better control pests. Homes with children and curious pets demand special deliberation if you must use toxic materials.

What are the Requirements to Setup a Pest Control Business in Dubai?

If you want to start a pest control business in Dubai, then it is essential to understand the requirements before working on the setup process.

Engineer Prerequisites

  • The engineer must have four-year certification in Agriculture/Insect security/Pesticide assurance/ Open assurance and a one-year involvement in open heath pest control
  • He/She needs to have valid international ID duplicates and visa duplicates
  • Officer will check the records, if required he/she will request authentication proportional
  • When every one of the archives is appropriate. Designer/Chief needs to give the test in Dubai Municipality

Technicians Prerequisites

  • He/she has to enlist at least two professionals
  • The supervisor will train those professionals and once all are well-versed, need to show up for a test in Dubai Municipality
  • License expenses for DED and Chamber of trade will be relevant

Dubai Municipality Pest Control Permit Tests

  • You have to test online, and it will be written sort test
  • Minimum 70 marks are required for passing, and if failed, he can reapply following one month later
  • The results will be out between 15-20 days
  • After successful completion of the test, continue with the issuance of online, distinguishing proof card
  • Supervisor must be enrolled in the DM

Other Requirements

  • The Dubai Municipality pest control specialists will include the organization's names in their approved documents once the above three necessities are satisfied
  • Also chief and specialists need visas for the same organizations before beginning the process
  • License expenses for DED and Chamber of trade will be relevant

Procedure to Register your Pest Control Business in Dubai

The process can be complicated and you can take help from business setup consultants like Commitbiz. The steps are –

  1. Decide on a trade name for your business. You should avoid any offensive or blasphemous language
  2. Apply for a business license. The application must be submitted to the Department of Economic Development (DED) Dubai. The application must be attached with the following documents –
    1. Completed application form
    2. Passport copy of the proposed owner or owners
    3. Two colour passport size photos
  3. Submit another set of documents alongside area subtleties in DM office for applying investigation
  4. Once the process of investigation is completed, expect to receive NOC from DM in 3-5 working days
  5. With NOC from the Municipality, continue for legal approbation of MOA
  6. Once the license is issued, the organization need to work on the three prerequisites procedure which is aforementioned in the requirements section

If you need any help in obtaining the pest control license in Dubai, then we at Commitbiz can help you with it. Right from business incorporation to office space, we cover it all. Contact us today for more information.