Architecture consultancy refers to the process of providing professional advice, guidance, and solutions to individuals, businesses, or organizations on architectural design, planning, and construction-related issues. Architecture consultants are experts in their field and can assist clients with a wide range of services, including feasibility studies, building design, project management, cost estimation, and regulatory compliance.
Architecture consultancy is crucial for designing and constructing safe, efficient, and sustainable buildings, avoiding costly mistakes and delays, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
The business activities that fall under Architecture Consultancy are:
Architectural and Engineering Activities and Related Technical Consultancy (7110.00): It involves the provision of architectural services, including building design and drafting, town and city planning, and landscape architecture. These services require expertise in the principles and techniques of architectural design and planning to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe structures and spaces for human habitation and use.
Furthermore, the activity also includes engineering design and consulting services for various projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering, water management projects, electrical and electronic engineering, mining engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering, safety engineering, and project management activities related to construction. All these services require knowledge and skills in engineering principles and practices, such as the application of physical laws and the design of machines, structures, and systems.
- Third-party Approval (POST): After obtaining a license from Meydan Free Zone, it’s necessary to obtain third-party approval from the Building Control and Building Permits Department of the Dubai Municipality.
- Filing of Economic Substance Return: Business activity 7110.00 is exempt from this requirement.
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: Business activity 7110.00 is exempt from this requirement.
Architectural Design Consultancy (7110.31): It specifically refers to the provision of design services for architecture. This activity involves the creation and development of plans and designs for buildings, structures, and spaces, taking into account factors such as functionality, aesthetics, safety, and environmental sustainability.
Architectural design consultancy requires specialized knowledge and skills in architectural principles and practices, such as the use of design software, drawing techniques, and materials, as well as an understanding of building codes, regulations, and standards. Architects and architectural firms are typically the ones who provide these services, and they may collaborate with engineers, builders, and other professionals to ensure the design meets the client’s needs and requirements.
- Third-party Approval (POST): After obtaining a license from Meydan Free Zone, it’s necessary to obtain third-party approval from the Building Control and Building Permits Department of the Dubai Municipality.
- Filing of Economic Substance Return: Business activity 7110.31 is exempt from this requirement.
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: Business activity 7110.31 is exempt from this requirement.
