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Social Media Influencer License In UAE, One Of The Fastest Growing Businesses In The World

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A social media influencer is a user who has established credibility in a specific industry and has access to huge audience and uses social media platforms to create and share content. They regularly post on Facebook, Instagram & Co. and generate thousands of followers. Social media influencers promote products and can create trends.

The world has moved into a digital phase – everywhere we look, there are people tapping away on their smartphones and consuming content. Smartphones have made it possible for everyone to create, share and consume content anywhere, any time. Many individuals, now popularly known as influencers, have used this opportunity of instant media consumption to commercialize their creativity, however, where there is commercialization, laws follow closely behind. This is why the National Media Council (NMC) introduced the UAE influencer license. If you are an influencer in Dubai trying to figure out if you need to obtain this license, we have got you covered.

Social media influencer license packages are designed for Bloggers, social media influencers. With the new regulations in the UAE, that such individuals require a formal company to conduct the business Flyingcolour Business Setup introduces SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER LICENSE PACKAGES to suit requirements of individuals and entities that wish to engage in this business. Social Media Influencer package is suitable for individuals that are product / brand promoters and influence their readers buying decisions.

The new regulations make it mandatory for individuals that use social media channels for promoting their clients products and services and in addition to having a formal company to conduct such activities must obtain a UAE influencer license – otherwise known as a social media license.

Why Influencers need a License in UAE?

If you are making money from the posts you share, paid collaborations with brands etc. then you need a license. Obtaining the license is essential for those influencers in Dubai who are making money through advertisements and promotions on their social pages.
Do keep in mind, the moment you enter into a paid collaboration with any brand, you will need this license, as failure to do so can result in hefty fines.

Social Media Influencer License in UAE, One of the fastest growing businesses in the world

Categories of Social Media Influencer License in UAE

Category One
An influencer can apply for an “individual license” if they want to remain an independent influencer.
Category Two
The second option is a partnership license for small groups of influencers (typically of friends or family). This group of influencers can collectively come together and set up a company, before applying for the special e-media license. The company will need to be registered and hold a trade license.

The initial application process might seem complex but with the right guidance you can easily apply for your trade and social media influencer license in UAE, and be ready to trade within a matter of weeks.

Our social media influencer license includes the following:

  • Professional License
  • 3 Year Investor Visa Package
  • Business Center Registration
  • Co-working dedicated desk

This blog is written by Mr. Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Business Advisor at Flyingcolour Business Setup, VAT and Accounting Services, Dubai. If you have any question regarding setting up a Social Media Influencer License in Dubai or anywhere across the UAE then please contact us at +971 4 4542366 or email us at info@flyingcolour.com.

Please Note: This article was published on 24th September, 2020. The information provided in the article is based on the policies and rules applicable at the time of writing it. Talk to one of our consultants for any recent update or change.

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