Document clearing —
every authority, one workflow.
Trade licence amendments, visa applications, MoA notarisations, attestations, RTA registrations — every government interaction your business needs, handled door-to-door by YABS PRO.
- Per-transaction
- AED 350+
- Annual retainer
- AED 12,000+
- Authorities
- 8
- Languages
- EN · AR · HI · UR
Definition — Document Clearing
Document clearing is the end-to-end coordination of UAE government processes for businesses: typing, attestation, submission, payment of government fees, follow-up, and delivery of approved documents. YABS document clearing covers Dubai DED, MOHRE Tasheel, GDRFA Amer, ICP Smart Services, DLD Ejari, Dubai Municipality, MoFAIC, RTA, and Notary Public. Most transactions complete in 24–72 hours; complex chains (foreign attestation, multi-ministry approvals) take 7–21 working days.
Document clearing — common transaction types.
Per-transaction document clearing is priced per item. The annual PRO retainer covers unlimited document clearing across the categories below.
| Transaction | Government fee (typical) | YABS fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power of Attorney drafting + notarisation | AED 350–500 | AED 600 | 1–2 days |
| MoA amendment filing | AED 950–1,500 | AED 800 | 3–5 days |
| Court certified copies | AED 100/page | AED 400 | Same-day |
| Government correspondence drafting | — | AED 400/letter | Same-day |
| DED licence amendment (admin) | AED 200–600 | AED 500 | 3–5 days |
4 steps to document clearing.
Submit request to YABS portal
Specify document type, target authority, and any deadline. Attach existing documents (PDF or originals).
YABS PRO assesses chain
Confirms required steps: typing, notarisation, ministry approval, attestation, fee structure. Email + WhatsApp confirmation.
Execution
YABS PRO team handles each step: typing centre, payment of government fees, ministry submission, follow-up.
Final delivery
Approved documents delivered to your YABS portal vault as PDF + Arabic original. Originals returned by hand or courier on request.
Where people get this wrong.
Pulled from 500+ YABS engagements. Each pitfall has a knock-on cost in time or AED — knowing them up front is half the value of using a PRO.
Issuing PoA without specifying authority granted
Cost: MOHRE / GDRFA / DED reject; repeat notarisation required
YABS fix: We draft authority-specific PoAs (MOHRE PoA, GDRFA PoA, DED PoA) so each one explicitly covers the relevant authority's scope.
Using uncertified translations for court documents
Cost: Court rejects; case delayed; certified translation costs added
YABS fix: We use only Ministry of Justice-licensed legal translators.
Filing duplicate MoA amendments after small changes
Cost: Notary fees compound; inconsistent corporate record
YABS fix: We batch amendments where DED rules allow — single MoA filing for multiple aligned changes.
What you actually pay.
| Item | AED |
|---|---|
Standard clearing (per transaction) | 350 |
Multi-step complex chain (per transaction) | 850 |
Government fees (varies by authority) Pass-through at cost | 0 |
| Government fees subtotal | 1,200 |
| YABS service fee | 350 |
| 5% VAT (on YABS service fee) | 18 |
| Total | 1,568 |
Government fees vary by activity and approval requirements. Final quote confirmed after activity selection.
Frequently asked questions
What does document clearing cover?
Document clearing covers: Dubai DED licence amendments and renewals, MOHRE labour transactions via Tasheel, GDRFA residency via Amer, ICP Smart Services for non-Dubai emirates, DLD Ejari registration, Dubai Municipality permits (food, beauty, signage), MoFAIC document attestation, Notary Public deeds, RTA vehicle and driver registrations, and FTA tax filings. End-to-end: typing through submission through delivery.
Difference between document clearing and PRO services?
PRO services is the broader umbrella — it includes ongoing relationship management, retainer-based unlimited transactions, and proactive renewal coordination. Document clearing is the per-transaction execution layer within PRO services. A business with sporadic needs uses per-transaction document clearing; a business with regular volume uses an annual PRO retainer that includes unlimited document clearing.
Can YABS clear documents from outside UAE?
Yes for documents already in UAE or arriving by courier. For documents physically abroad, YABS coordinates with partner agents in major countries (India, Pakistan, UK, US, Egypt, Philippines) to handle the country-side authentication, then receives in UAE for MoFAIC attestation. End-to-end coordination by YABS.
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This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.