Earnings, commission and payouts
- You set your own prices in AED.
- OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about AED 551). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings.
- The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
- Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Local rules to check in the United Arab Emirates
OnlyPaw verifies your identity, service documents and knowledge test. Separately, paid pet care in the United Arab Emirates may involve local registrations or permits such as:
- UAE Emirates ID + valid residence visa
- Trade Licence (Freelancer permit via GoFreelance or DED)
- Pet handling / boarding permit from Dubai Municipality Veterinary Services
- Criminal clearance certificate (COC) from Dubai Police
- Vehicle registration (if offering pet taxi) with pet-transport insurance
You need a freelance permit (from DED, DMCC, or one of the free zones) to legally offer paid services in the UAE. Home boarding requires a Dubai Municipality Veterinary Services permit; pet taxi requires RTA-approved vehicle modifications. VAT registration is mandatory once turnover exceeds AED 375,000.
These are general pointers, not legal advice — rules change, so confirm them with the relevant authorities before you start.
Provider FAQ — the United Arab Emirates
Do I need previous experience?
Professional experience isn’t required for walking, sitting or boarding, but you must pass the pet-safety knowledge test with at least 70%. Grooming and training require a certificate that the OnlyPaw team reviews.
How much does OnlyPaw take?
OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about AED 551). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings. The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
When do I get paid?
Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Can I offer more than one service?
Yes. You can add services from your profile; the OnlyPaw team reviews each new service and its documents separately.
What paperwork do I need in the United Arab Emirates?
You need a freelance permit (from DED, DMCC, or one of the free zones) to legally offer paid services in the UAE. Home boarding requires a Dubai Municipality Veterinary Services permit; pet taxi requires RTA-approved vehicle modifications. VAT registration is mandatory once turnover exceeds AED 375,000. These are general pointers, not legal advice — check the current rules with the authorities in the United Arab Emirates. OnlyPaw’s review team may also ask for extra documents such as a trade licence.
What does the knowledge test cover?
Pet-safety questions such as handling heat stress, foods that are toxic to pets and what to do in an emergency. The pass mark is 70%.
