Officer - Registration and Licensing (UAE National)

DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus

Medical and life insurance

Job summary

DMCC, based in Dubai, is looking for a Registration and Licensing Administrator to handle company registrations, licensing processes, renewals, and amendments. You will ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely processing of applications within DMCC rules and liaise with clients and colleagues to resolve gaps.

The role requires 2–3 years’ experience in registration and licensing, strong computer skills (PowerPoint and MS Office), and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in a related field.
• 2-3 years’ experience in registration and licensing.
• Knowledge of licensing and registration regulations with high computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, written).
• Excellent English; additional language (Arabic/German/Other) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares all documents related to client registration and updates the Registration database.
• Processes license requirements for newly registered companies and updates the License database.
• Handles license-related requests (Renewals, Address changes, Manager changes, Activity amendments, additional licenses).
• Reviews client applications, enters data, and liaises with clients to resolve errors before approval.
• Ensures digital notifications are activated for changes like Company Name or License Termination.
• Follows up to ensure compliance with DMCC rules, including 3rd party NOC requirements.
• Manages communications related to license renewal reminders and monthly financial statements submission.

Skills

Registration

Licensing

Documentation

Communication

PowerPoint

Education

Degree/Diploma

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

DMCC is a government entity established in 2002 to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai. We perform a range of roles which continue to position Dubai as the preferred destination for global commodities trade and DMCC as the world’s No.1 Free Zone.

Company Profile:

DMCC is a centre of global trade. Headquartered in Dubai, DMCC is the world’s most interconnected Free Zone, home to over 25,000 member companies and the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities. Whether developing vibrant neighborhoods with world-class property like Jumeirah Lakes Towers and the much-anticipated Uptown Dubai or delivering high-performance business services, DMCC provides everything its dynamic community needs to live, work, and thrive. Made for Trade, DMCC is proud to sustain and grow Dubai’s position as the place to be for global trade today and long into the future.

Role Summary:

Responsible for completing company registration and licensing (new, renewal and amendments) processes in addition to ensuring all applications are accurate and complete.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and prepares all documents and requirements related to client registration, including updates to Registration database
• Receives and handles license requirements (including listed activities) by the newly registered companies, including updates to License database
• Processes requests/applications related to existing licenses (Renewal, Change of Address, Change of Manager, Activity Amendment, and Additional Licenses).
• Reviews client applications, enters additional data, and liaises with the client or their representative to resolve of any errors, inconsistencies or gaps before approving.
• Ensures that digital notifications are appropriately activated for relevant processes, such as Change of Company Name and License Termination
• Follows up on requirements to ensure that all members meet the DMCC rules and regulations. For example, 3rd party NOCs.
• Handles communication related to license renewal reminders and financial statements submission on a monthly basis as per the list provided by the Team Leader Registration and Licensing.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in a related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in registration and licensing with strong understanding of local rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of different licensing and registration statutory regulations and applications procedures with high level of computer literacy & power point skills
• Communication Skills (Listening, Verbal, Written)
• Language Skills: Excellent English. Additional language (Arabic/German/Other)

The successful candidate will enjoy the following:

• Working at the world’s best Free Zone with highly motivated colleagues.
• A very diverse workforce from all around the globe.
• Well-being initiatives all over the year.
• Market competitive basic salary.
• Housing allowance.
• Other alternative family benefits.
• Pension Scheme.
• Discretionary bonus schemes.
• Generous annual leave.
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Free covered parking.
• Retail discounts with over 450 outlets across JLT