SIRA License Cost in Dubai With Complete Licensing Support
If you run a security business in Dubai, you answer to two regulators, and both charge fees.
Bestax manages the whole licensing path: the trade license, the SIRA accreditation, and every staff card. We break down your full SIRA license cost first, then handle the licensing for you.
Fee Breakdown DET Plus SIRA Staff Cards Renewal Tracking
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Tell us which security activities you will run and how many people you will place in security roles, and we will itemise every government, training and inspection cost in writing before anything is filed.
We Handle Your DET and SIRA Licensing From Start to Finish
The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (opens in a new tab) regulates Dubai's private security sector. If you provide guarding, security systems, or protection services, you need SIRA accreditation. That accreditation sits on top of a trade license from the Department of Economy and Tourism. Trade licenses are issued through Invest in Dubai (opens in a new tab). Both are mandatory. A trade license alone does not permit security work.
Your people need licensing too. Every person you place in a security role must hold a valid SIRA cadre card. That covers guards, supervisors, control room operators, and managers. Your company applies for the cards, and each worker's residency must sit under your sponsorship. We manage both layers as one engagement.
Every one of these needs a SIRA cadre card
- Guards
- Supervisors
- Control room operators
- Managers
How We Break Down Your SIRA License Cost in Dubai
If you searched "how much cost for SIRA license", the full answer sits below.
Each activity carries its own SIRA license fee, set by the authority. The figures below are current market ranges, and your exact total depends on your activities and staff count.
Company-level costs, per year
DET trade license with security activity
AED 10,000 to 15,000
SIRA accreditation, per activity category
AED 5,000 to 10,000
Site inspection fees
AED 1,000 to 3,000
Individual staff costs, per person
| Card or course | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Trainee permit, official fee | AED 120 |
| Event guard license | AED 550 |
| Security guard, training plus application | AED 1,000 to 1,625 |
| Security supervisor, training plus application | AED 1,500 to 2,900 |
| Security systems technician | Around AED 3,000 |
| Security manager, including training | AED 4,500 to 6,500 |
| First aid training | Around AED 210 |
We Confirm Your Exact Figures Before Anything Is Filed
SIRA updates its tariff, and fees differ by activity. Before anything is filed, we confirm your exact figures in writing, item by item.
Bestax charges one fixed written service fee on top, agreed upfront.
How We Handle Your Renewals
Your company accreditation runs for one year. SIRA license renewal fees repeat annually for the company and each staff card.
Late renewal brings fines, and you cannot legally operate during any lapse. We align your DET and SIRA renewal dates and track every card expiry. Each renewal is filed before its deadline.
Renewal requires
- A current trade license
- Valid insurance
- Confirmed card status for every worker
We License Security Activities Under the Right SIRA Categories
Each activity has its own SIRA category and its own fees. We match your business model to the right categories before you pay for any.
- Manned guarding and patrol services
- Event security services
- Security systems: CCTV, alarms, and access control installation and maintenance
- Security consultancy services
- Cash transport services
- Control room operations
- In-house security departments for hotels, malls, and large sites
We Handle Your SIRA License Application From Start to Finish
Trade license first
Our setup team obtains your DET license with the correct security activities listed.
SIRA portal registration
We register your company on the SIRA online services portal and open the application.
Application and documents
We complete every field, attach the file, and pay the government fees.
Site inspection
We prepare your premises for SIRA's inspection requirements before the visit.
Staff training and cards
Your people complete courses at SIRA-approved training centers, arranged through our affiliations. We then apply for every cadre card.
Accreditation issued
Company approvals typically take 2 to 6 weeks. Individual cards usually follow within 2 to 3 weeks after a 5- to 7-day course.
For the complete application walkthrough, read our SIRA license application and renewal guide.
We Prepare Your SIRA Licensing Documents for Submission
For the company
- Trade license with security activities
- Memorandum of Association
- Business plan
- Corporate bank account details
- Appointed security manager details
For each staff member
- Passport, Emirates ID, and residency visa copies
- A recent photo
- Dubai Police good conduct certificate, addressed to SIRA
- Medical certificate
- SIRA-approved training certificate
- Role-specific certificates, such as fire safety or first aid, where required
We check every document before filing. Complete files keep the 2 to 6 week timeline realistic.
Why Choose Bestax Chartered Accountants
Both regulators, one team
The DET license, the SIRA accreditation, and every staff card, managed together. Details stay consistent across both files.
Fees confirmed before filing
Every government and training cost is itemized in writing first. Our own fee is fixed and agreed upfront.
Renewals never slip
We track the company accreditation and every card expiry on one calendar.
The business side stays compliant too
We run payroll and WPS for your guards. VAT and corporate tax stay with the same FTA-approved tax agency.
Our Strength in Numbers
10+ Years
Of experience licensing and advising UAE businesses
35+ Professionals
Setup, licensing, accounting and tax specialists
1,000+ Clients
Businesses and founders supported in the UAE
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Rated by the clients who left the reviews below
Serving Security Businesses Across Dubai
SIRA covers the Emirate of Dubai, and we license companies across the whole city. Demand is strongest around events, hospitality, and construction.
Planning to operate in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah? Those emirates run their own security regulators, and our setup team routes you correctly.
Where demand is strongest
- Business Bay
- Downtown
- Dubai Marina
- Expo City sites
Other Business Services in Dubai
The license is one part of running a security company. We handle the rest too.
Business Setup in Dubai
The DET trade license with the right security activities, done first.
PRO Services
Government paperwork, visa processing, and renewals for your guard workforce.
Payroll Service in Dubai
WPS-compliant payroll for security staff, run every month.
Company Bank Account Opening
The corporate account SIRA expects, opened with a complete file.
Accounting Service in Dubai
Monthly bookkeeping and reporting for your operations.
Corporate Tax Registration
Registration with the FTA, completed before the deadline.
What Clients Say About Bestax
We believe our work speaks for itself. Our clients say it louder. Security businesses across Dubai trust Bestax to license them fully and keep every renewal on time.
Bestax made my SIRA license process in Dubai simple and stress-free. They explained every step clearly, handled the paperwork professionally, and kept me updated throughout. I received my license without any hassle. Highly recommended.
I contacted Bestax for assistance with my SIRA license in Dubai, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Their team explained the requirements, prepared all the necessary documents, and guided me through every stage of the application process. They responded quickly to my questions and ensured everything was submitted correctly, which saved me a lot of time. Thanks to their support, I received my SIRA license smoothly.
The team was knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. They took the time to listen to my needs and provide tailored solutions that fit my unique situation. They exceeded my expectations in every way.
Extremely professional, responsive, thorough and meticulous for more than a year. They settled previously unresolved accounts and made my interactions with the FTA as seamless as possible.
From initial concept to grand opening, Karim guided us through every complex step of launching our new venture — the entire process felt manageable and even enjoyable. Truly a game-changer.
All my clients who register for Corporate Tax and subscribed to their accounting services are more than happy. A very friendly team of professionals supporting their clients at the highest level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Company accreditation typically runs AED 5,000 to 10,000 per activity each year. The DET trade license adds AED 10,000 to 15,000. Staff cards range from AED 550 to 6,500 per person by role. We confirm your exact total in writing on a free call.
Yes, as one engagement. The trade license comes first, then the SIRA accreditation, then every staff card. One team manages both regulators.
Every person in a security role: guards, supervisors, control room operators, and managers. The company applies for the cards, and each worker's residency must be with your company.
Yes. Courses run at SIRA-approved training centers, arranged through our affiliations. Basic guard courses take 5 to 7 days, and cards usually follow within 2 to 3 weeks.
Company accreditation typically takes 2 to 6 weeks with a complete file. We give you a written timeline before starting.
Yes. We track the company accreditation and every card expiry, then file each renewal before its deadline. Your operations never pause for a lapse.
No. SIRA requires the licensed company to apply for staff cards. We prepare and file every application on your company's behalf.
Your trade license, company documents, and each worker's passport, visa, good conduct certificate, and medical. We send a tailored checklist after the first call.
Operating security services without accreditation is illegal in Dubai. Fines and suspension of your cards and company can follow. We get you licensed before the first contract.
One fixed written service fee, agreed before any work starts. Every government, training, and inspection cost is itemized for you separately.