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PRO services · Typing

Government form typing —
in Arabic, by certified typists.

Every UAE government form must be typed in Arabic by an approved typing centre. YABS includes typing in our PRO retainer, or per-form pricing for one-off needs.

Per-form
AED 100+
Languages
EN · AR
Turnaround
Same-day
Authorities
All UAE govt
What this is

Definition — Typing Services

UAE government typing services prepare official forms in Arabic — the legal language for all UAE government interactions. Forms are typed by Ministry-approved typing centres for: Dubai DED licence applications, MOHRE labour transactions, GDRFA visa applications, Dubai Municipality permits, RTA vehicle registrations, FTA tax registrations, MoFAIC attestations, Notary Public deeds. YABS includes typing in every PRO retainer and offers per-form pricing for one-off needs.

Form types

What gets typed at a UAE typing centre.

All UAE government applications must be typed in Arabic by an approved typing centre — DED, MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, RTA, FTA. Below: typical fee per form.

Form typeAuthorityTyping feeTranslation included
Trade licence application + amendmentDubai DEDAED 100–250Yes (EN→AR)
MOHRE work permit + contractMOHRE TasheelAED 200Yes (EN→AR)
GDRFA visa application + amendmentGDRFA AmerAED 200Yes (EN→AR)
Dubai Municipality permitDubai MunicipalityAED 150Yes (EN→AR)
RTA commercial vehicle / category permitRTAAED 150–300Yes (EN→AR)
FTA registration / amendmentFTA EmaraTaxAED 200Yes
Court / notary applicationsDubai Courts / NotaryAED 250–500Certified translation
Source: Dubai-area approved typing centre 2026 Q2 schedules. Express service (30-minute turnaround) adds AED 100–200/form.
The process

4 steps to typing services.

  1. Submit data via YABS portal or email

    Provide the data you want typed (English or transliterated Arabic). YABS confirms form type and authority.

  2. Certified typist drafts in Arabic

    Approved Tasheel/Amer typing centre prepares the Arabic form. Same-day turnaround for standard forms.

  3. Review + signature

    Draft sent to you for review. After approval, applicant signs (in person or via Power of Attorney).

  4. Submission to authority

    YABS submits the typed form to the relevant government authority on your behalf.

Common mistakes

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.

Submitting English-only forms to UAE government departments

Cost: Forms returned for typing; 1-day delay per submission

YABS fix: We pre-type all forms in Arabic alongside English at our approved typing partners.

Using uncertified Arabic translation for legal / court documents

Cost: Translation rejected; full retypist + re-attestation required

YABS fix: We use only Ministry of Justice-licensed legal translators for court / notary / contract documents.

Re-typing forms multiple times for amendments

Cost: Repeat typing fees; lost time

YABS fix: We pre-confirm form fields against the latest authority requirements before typing once.

Itemised pricing

What you actually pay.

ItemAED
Standard form typing (per form)
100
Express same-day (per form)
150
Multi-page contracts / MoA (per page)
80
Government fees subtotal330
YABS service fee200
5% VAT (on YABS service fee)10
Total540

Government fees vary by activity and approval requirements. Final quote confirmed after activity selection.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need typing services in UAE?

All UAE government forms — DED, MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, FTA, Dubai Municipality, RTA — must be in Arabic. Self-typed Arabic forms are not accepted; only approved typing centres can prepare government-standard forms with the correct legal phrasing. This is a regulatory requirement, not a courtesy.

Can I type forms myself in Arabic?

No, even fluent Arabic speakers can't self-submit. UAE government accepts only forms prepared by Ministry-approved typing centres because the centres maintain audit trails and standardised templates the authorities can process programmatically. Bypassing typing centres triggers form rejection.

How fast is typing service?

Standard turnaround: same working day if submitted before 14:00. Express service: 30 minutes. Bulk transactions (50+ forms) take 24 hours due to translator capacity. YABS retainer clients get priority same-day handling regardless of volume.

Get started with typing services

Apply online in 4 steps. Itemised AED quote, no sales-call gate.

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.