Question 1

What is Ejari in Dubai and why do I need it?

Accepted Answer

Ejari (إيجاري, Arabic for 'my rent') is the official tenancy registration system run by RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency, part of Dubai Land Department). Every commercial tenancy in Dubai must be registered with Ejari to be legally recognised. For a business, the Ejari certificate is required to obtain or renew a trade licence (DET mainland, IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, Shams free zones), to open a corporate bank account, to stamp employee visas, and to register VAT. Without a valid Ejari, you cannot legally operate a registered business in Dubai.

Question 2

How much does a virtual office with Ejari cost in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

At Oh My Desk, a virtual office with Ejari in Dubai costs from 9,000 AED per year (+ VAT, government fees paid separately). The package includes the prestigious Downtown Dubai business address (Al Fattan Downtown, facing City Walk), official Ejari registration with RERA, annual renewal handling, mail and package reception, and Bank and Labour inspection-ready facilities. Competing premium providers in Dubai charge between 10,000 and 18,000 AED/year for similar packages — Oh My Desk is among the most cost-effective premium options.

Question 3

How long does it take to get an Ejari certificate in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

At Oh My Desk, Ejari certificates are issued within 48 hours of signing the virtual office agreement. If you sign before 11am on a business day, we file the registration with RERA the same day. Fast-tracking to 24 hours is available on request for urgent trade licence renewals. The full process: you provide a passport copy and your trade licence (or licence application), we submit to RERA on your behalf, and the certificate is delivered by email.

Question 4

Is the Ejari from Oh My Desk accepted for DET mainland trade licences?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Ejari is fully accepted by DET (Dubai Economic Department) for new mainland trade licence applications, renewals, and upgrades. The Al Fattan Downtown address (Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road area) is a recognised commercial address registered with RERA. We have issued hundreds of Ejari certificates accepted by DET since 2022, across activities including consultancy, e-commerce, marketing, technology, trading, services and management.

Question 5

Which Dubai free zones accept the Oh My Desk virtual office Ejari?

Accepted Answer

Our virtual office Ejari is accepted by the major Dubai free zones we work with: IFZA (International Free Zone Authority), RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone), Meydan Free Zone, and Shams Free Zone. We confirm acceptance with your specific licence authority before you sign — so you don't end up with paperwork that gets refused. For DIFC, DMCC, ADGM and JAFZA, virtual offices generally aren't accepted and a physical office is required; ask us during your inquiry and we'll advise on the right structure.

Question 6

Can I get a Dubai trade licence remotely from abroad with an Oh My Desk virtual office?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The entire process is fully remote — you don't need to visit Dubai. You sign the virtual office agreement electronically, send a scanned passport copy and your trade licence application reference, and we deliver the Ejari certificate by email within 48 hours. The trade licence authority (DET or free zone) then issues your licence in 5 to 10 working days. We work regularly with founders setting up Dubai entities from Paris, London, Singapore, Mumbai, San Francisco and Riyadh — fully remote setup is our specialty.

Question 7

Can I use the Oh My Desk virtual office address to open a Dubai business bank account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most UAE banks accept the Oh My Desk Downtown Dubai address combined with the Ejari certificate for business bank account opening. We have direct working relationships with WIO, Mashreq Neo, Emirates NBD, RAK Bank, and Commercial Bank of Dubai — we can make warm introductions when you're ready to open your account. Documentation typically required by the bank: passport copy, trade licence, Ejari certificate, business plan, and an introduction letter. We can issue the introduction letter on Oh My Desk letterhead at no extra cost.

Question 8

Does the virtual office Ejari allow me to stamp employee visas?

Accepted Answer

No — the virtual office Ejari covers your business address only. To stamp UAE-resident employee visas, you need an office Ejari (a physical office tenancy registered with RERA). Our private office plans starting at 6,500 AED/month include the office Ejari at no extra cost and allow visa stamping for the entire team. The typical pattern: founders start on a virtual office while solo, then upgrade to a private office when they hire their first UAE-resident employee. We credit your unused virtual office time toward the new office.

Question 9

How does Ejari renewal work in Dubai, and is it automatic at Oh My Desk?

Accepted Answer

Ejari is an annual registration that must be renewed every year, in sync with your trade licence renewal. At Oh My Desk, the annual renewal is included in the virtual office package — we file the renewal with RERA on your behalf, you don't need to do anything. We email you the renewed certificate when it's issued, in time for your trade licence renewal. If you do not renew the virtual office, the Ejari lapses and your trade licence will become non-compliant.

Question 10

What's the difference between Oh My Desk virtual office and a P.O. Box in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

A P.O. Box is mailing address only — it does not include the Ejari, does not appear on your trade licence as a legal business address, and cannot be used to renew a Dubai trade licence. An Oh My Desk virtual office includes the Ejari (the registered legal address recognised by RERA, DET and free zones), mail and package handling, meeting room access, and a real physical building (Al Fattan Downtown) that your bank, clients and PRO service can visit if needed. A P.O. Box costs ~600 AED/year but is not a business address; an Oh My Desk virtual office is from 9,000 AED/year and is a full legal business address.

Question 11

Can I use the virtual office for VAT registration in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) accepts virtual office addresses with valid Ejari certificates for VAT (Value Added Tax) registration. The Oh My Desk Downtown Dubai address combined with the Ejari satisfies the FTA's address verification requirements. Our team has supported many founders through the VAT registration process and can recommend trusted tax consultants if you need filing support after registration. Note: VAT registration becomes mandatory when your annual taxable supplies exceed 375,000 AED, voluntary above 187,500 AED.

Question 12

What's included in the Oh My Desk virtual office package besides the Ejari?

Accepted Answer

Beyond the Ejari registration and Downtown business address, every Oh My Desk virtual office includes: mail and package reception (scanned to your email within 24 hours, or held for pickup); meeting room access at our three Dubai locations (Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Design District); coworking lounge access for occasional drop-ins; company formation guidance and PRO service introductions; trade licence renewal admin support; annual Ejari renewal at no extra cost; Bank and Labour inspection-ready facilities; and bilingual support in English, French and Arabic.

Question 13

How is the Oh My Desk virtual office different from The Co-Spaces, Servcorp or Regus?

Accepted Answer

Pricing first: Oh My Desk virtual office is from 9,000 AED/year, The Co-Spaces is 10,000 AED/year (+11%), Servcorp is typically 12,000-18,000 AED/year (+33-100%), Regus is 9,000-14,000 AED/year. Address quality: Oh My Desk is Al Fattan Downtown (Downtown, facing City Walk, walking distance from Burj Khalifa) — a premium and recognisable Dubai address. Service depth: we include annual Ejari renewal at no extra cost and trilingual support; competitors typically charge extra for those. Support: we operate in English, French and Arabic with a founder (Guillaume Rassemi) personally accessible to clients.

Question 14

What documents do I need to get a virtual office and Ejari at Oh My Desk?

Accepted Answer

Two documents only. One: passport copy of the company shareholder(s) (clear scan, all pages with personal data). Two: either your existing trade licence copy (for renewal cases) or your trade licence application reference number (for new licence applications still being processed by DET or the free zone). That's it. We don't ask for Emirates ID, residency visa, bank statements or business plan to issue the Ejari. The trade licence authority will ask for those separately when reviewing your licence.

Question 15

Can my company be at the Oh My Desk address while I live abroad?

Accepted Answer

Yes — this is exactly what the virtual office is built for. Your company is legally registered at the Oh My Desk Downtown Dubai address (Al Fattan Downtown). You, as founder or shareholder, can live anywhere in the world. We handle mail, packages, and incoming calls (if you take the call answering add-on) on your behalf. When you visit Dubai for meetings, you use the meeting rooms included in your plan, or upgrade your hours at the member rate. Many of our virtual office clients visit Dubai 2-4 times per year and run the rest of the business remotely.

Question 16

How does Ejari work for trade licence renewal in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

If you have an existing Dubai trade licence and need to renew it, the trade licence authority (DET, IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, etc.) will require a valid Ejari certificate as part of the renewal package. If your previous Ejari has expired or become invalid (premises closed, landlord didn't renew, contract ended), you need a new Ejari before submitting the renewal. The Oh My Desk virtual office Ejari is a clean, fully compliant renewal solution accepted by DET and the major free zones. Typical timeline: 48 hours for Ejari issuance, then 5-10 working days for the licence authority to issue the renewed licence.

Question 17

Is there a minimum commitment for an Oh My Desk virtual office?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 12 months (one full Ejari cycle). The package is sold annually because the Ejari registration with RERA is annual. After the first 12 months, renewal is automatic at the same price unless you cancel with 30 days notice before the renewal date. If you cancel mid-year, no refund on remaining months — but you can use the credit to upgrade to a dedicated desk (1,500 AED/month) or a private office (from 6,500 AED/month) at any time, no penalty.

Question 18

Can I cancel and get a refund on my virtual office in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

No mid-year refund — the virtual office is sold as an annual package because the Ejari with RERA is an annual filing. However, you have two flexible exit options: one, upgrade your virtual office credit toward a dedicated desk or private office at any time (no penalty, we credit unused months); two, do not auto-renew by giving 30 days notice before the annual renewal date, and the package simply ends at year-end. We don't charge cancellation fees or early termination penalties.

Question 19

Do I need a virtual office or a physical office for my Dubai trade licence?

Accepted Answer

Depends on three factors. One: which licence authority — DET mainland and most free zones (IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, Shams) accept a virtual office with Ejari for most activities. DIFC, DMCC, ADGM and JAFZA typically require a physical office. Two: do you need to stamp employee visas — virtual office Ejari does NOT allow visa stamping, you need an office Ejari (included with our private offices from 6,500 AED/month) for that. Three: do you need to physically operate from Dubai — if yes, a private office or dedicated desk makes more sense than a virtual address. Ask us during your inquiry and we'll recommend the right structure.

Question 20

What's the best Dubai virtual office location for international clients?

Accepted Answer

Downtown Dubai is the strongest choice for international credibility — and that's where Oh My Desk's virtual office sits. Al Fattan Downtown on 32nd Street Al Satwa, directly facing City Walk, is a recognised Downtown premium business address, walking distance from Burj Khalifa and a 5-minute drive from Sheikh Zayed Road. International clients (banks, investors, large corporations) recognise the Downtown postcode immediately, which adds credibility on contracts and bank documents. Alternatives like JLT, Business Bay or Discovery Gardens are cheaper but less recognised on international correspondence.

Question 21

Can I upgrade from a virtual office to a private office at Oh My Desk?

Accepted Answer

Yes — upgrading from virtual office to a dedicated desk or private office is the most common path for our members. When you upgrade, we credit your unused virtual office time toward the new plan, so you don't lose money. The transition takes 24 to 48 hours: we issue the office Ejari (which replaces the virtual office Ejari and allows visa stamping), we set up your physical workspace at one of our three Dubai locations (Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Design District), and we coordinate with your PRO service if you're stamping employee visas. Pricing: dedicated desk from 1,500 AED/month, private office from 6,500 AED/month.

Question 22

Is the Oh My Desk virtual office address ready for Bank and Labour inspection?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our Downtown Dubai facility is fully inspection-ready. When UAE banks send a verification officer to confirm your business address before opening or maintaining a corporate account, our reception team welcomes the inspector, confirms your tenancy, and provides the Ejari certificate on the spot. The same applies for Ministry of Labour inspections if your company has employees registered to the address. We have 500+ entrepreneurs registered at the address since 2022 — banks and authorities recognise Oh My Desk as a legitimate business centre.

Virtual Office with Ejari

in Dubai

Request your Ejari

Everything you need, in one address.

All the credibility. None of the overhead.

9,000 AED a year.
Everything included.

Your Ejari, done in 48 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ejari accepted for all UAE trade licences?

How long does the Ejari take to issue in Dubai?

Can I use the address to open a Dubai business bank account?

Do you handle mail and packages at the Downtown address?

Can I upgrade from virtual office to a physical office later?

What is Ejari and why do I need it for my Dubai trade licence?

Does the virtual office Ejari allow me to stamp employee visas?

Can I get a Dubai trade licence remotely from abroad?

How does Ejari renewal work each year in Dubai?

What documents do I need to start the virtual office and Ejari?

Can I use the virtual office address for VAT registration?

How does Oh My Desk compare to The Co-Spaces, Servcorp or Regus in Dubai?

Ready to set up in Dubai?

Virtual Office with Ejari

in Dubai

Request your Ejari

Everything you need, in one address.

All the credibility. None of the overhead.

9,000 AED a year. Everything included.

Your Ejari, done in 48 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ejari accepted for all UAE trade licences?

How long does the Ejari take to issue in Dubai?

Can I use the address to open a Dubai business bank account?

Do you handle mail and packages at the Downtown address?

Can I upgrade from virtual office to a physical office later?

What is Ejari and why do I need it for my Dubai trade licence?

Does the virtual office Ejari allow me to stamp employee visas?

Can I get a Dubai trade licence remotely from abroad?

How does Ejari renewal work each year in Dubai?

What documents do I need to start the virtual office and Ejari?

Can I use the virtual office address for VAT registration?

How does Oh My Desk compare to The Co-Spaces, Servcorp or Regus in Dubai?

Ready to set up in Dubai?

9,000 AED a year.
Everything included.