Hello team,
I would like to ask you a question, thanks for your time
I have a freelance license in Abu Dhabi and I got a job offer for a full time job.
Can I:
1/ Keep my freelance visa and work under the company with a work permit?
2/ Cancel my freelance visa, work under my company visa but keep my freelance licence?
Thanks a lot for your answer!
I would like to ask you a question, thanks for your time
I have a freelance license in Abu Dhabi and I got a job offer for a full time job.
Can I:
1/ Keep my freelance visa and work under the company with a work permit?
2/ Cancel my freelance visa, work under my company visa but keep my freelance licence?
Thanks a lot for your answer!
Respostas de Advogados
Dahhan Business Services
Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
Hi,
As you mentioned, you currently hold a freelance license. We therefore advise you to check directly with the issuing authority regarding your specific rights, obligations, and any limitations associated with it.
Keeping your freelance visa and working under a company with a work permit. You are already registered as a freelancer; however, the information provided is incomplete. As such, we are unable to confirm your eligibility or determine whether the work you intend to undertake is aligned with the activity stated in your freelance license.
Cancelling your freelance visa and working under a company visa while retaining your freelance license. Yes, this is possible. If you secure full-time employment and it is mandatory to transfer your visa under the company, your freelance visa must be cancelled. However, you may retain your freelance license/permit.
For further clarification or assistance, please feel free to contact us: Dahhan Business Services.
As you mentioned, you currently hold a freelance license. We therefore advise you to check directly with the issuing authority regarding your specific rights, obligations, and any limitations associated with it.
Keeping your freelance visa and working under a company with a work permit. You are already registered as a freelancer; however, the information provided is incomplete. As such, we are unable to confirm your eligibility or determine whether the work you intend to undertake is aligned with the activity stated in your freelance license.
Cancelling your freelance visa and working under a company visa while retaining your freelance license. Yes, this is possible. If you secure full-time employment and it is mandatory to transfer your visa under the company, your freelance visa must be cancelled. However, you may retain your freelance license/permit.
For further clarification or assistance, please feel free to contact us: Dahhan Business Services.
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