Dubai PRO Monthly Retainer
Monthly PRO services for your Dubai company — visa processing, license renewals, document clearing, MOHRE and GDRFA transactions, and government liaison handled by a dedicated PRO team.
Description
PRO (Public Relations Officer) services cover all government-facing transactions your Dubai company needs — visa applications and renewals, labour cards, Emirates ID processing, license renewals, document attestation, MOHRE transactions, GDRFA immigration work, municipality approvals, and notarisations. Companies without an in-house PRO either burn founder time queueing at government counters or risk missed deadlines and fines.
A monthly PRO retainer replaces the cost of a full-time PRO employee (AED 8,000-15,000/month salary plus visa and benefits) with a dedicated external team handling unlimited routine transactions for a fixed monthly fee. The retainer covers transaction handling, document collection and delivery, government portal management (GDRFA, MOHRE, DET, Amer, Tasheel), deadline tracking for all licenses and visas, and proactive renewal alerts before fines trigger.
Octavon Global Advisory's Dubai PRO retainer includes a dedicated account manager, unlimited standard government transactions (government fees billed at cost with receipts), document pickup and delivery within Dubai, deadline calendar management for your entire license and visa portfolio, and monthly compliance reporting. Typical onboarding completes within 3 working days with a POA and document handover.
What's Included
- Dedicated PRO Account Manager
- Unlimited Standard Government Transactions
- Visa Applications, Renewals, and Cancellations
- Labour Card and MOHRE Transactions
- Emirates ID Processing
- License Renewal Handling
- GDRFA Immigration Transactions
- Document Attestation Coordination
- Municipality and Notary Transactions
- Document Pickup and Delivery (Dubai)
- Government Portal Management (Amer, Tasheel, DET)
- Deadline Calendar for All Licenses and Visas
- Proactive Renewal Alerts Before Fines
- Monthly Compliance Report
- Government Fees Billed at Cost with Receipts
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Active Dubai trade license
- POA or authorised signatory arrangement for government transactions
- Establishment Card access
- Company document handover (licenses, visas, immigration files)
- Monthly retainer agreement
Required Documents
- Trade License Copy
- Establishment Card
- Immigration Card
- Current Visa Copies (all sponsored employees)
- MOA Copy
- POA for PRO Transactions
- Authorised Signatory Passport and Emirates ID
Our Process
- Onboarding consultation and scope confirmation
- POA / authorisation setup
- Company document and portal handover
- Deadline calendar build (all licenses, visas, cards)
- Dedicated account manager assignment
- Ongoing transaction handling begins
- Monthly compliance reporting cycle
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 0
- Service Fee: AED 1,500
- VAT (5%): AED 75
- Total: AED 1,575
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a PRO actually handle for my company?
Everything government-facing: new visas and renewals, visa cancellations, labour cards, Emirates ID applications, medical fitness scheduling, license renewals, trade license amendments submission, document attestation runs, municipality approvals, and notary appointments. If it involves a UAE government counter or portal, it is PRO work.
How much does a PRO retainer save versus hiring a PRO?
An in-house PRO costs AED 8,000-15,000/month in salary plus visa, insurance, and benefits — AED 120,000-200,000 annually. A retainer delivers the same transaction capacity for a fraction of that, with no HR overhead, no leave gaps, and a team rather than one person's availability.
Are government fees included in the retainer?
No — government fees (visa fees, license fees, typing charges) are billed at actual cost with official receipts attached. The retainer covers the service: queueing, processing, portal work, follow-ups, and delivery. This keeps the retainer flat and the government costs transparent.
How fast are visa transactions handled under the retainer?
Standard employment and investor visa cycles run 7-10 working days end-to-end — the same government timelines apply, but nothing sits idle: applications are submitted same-day, medical and biometrics are scheduled immediately, and stamping is collected the day it is ready.
Do you cover free zone companies or only mainland?
Both. Mainland (DET/MOHRE/GDRFA) and free zone (DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, JAFZA portals) transactions are covered. Free zone companies still need GDRFA, Emirates ID, and medical transactions that benefit from PRO handling.
What is the minimum commitment?
Monthly retainers run month-to-month after an initial 3-month term. Companies with heavy one-off needs (bulk visa batches, company restructuring) can also engage per-transaction instead — we recommend the structure that costs you less based on your volume.
How do I track what the PRO team is doing?
Every transaction is logged with status updates, and you receive a monthly compliance report covering completed transactions, upcoming deadlines (next 90 days), and any flags. Urgent items are communicated same-day via WhatsApp or email.