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TRADE LICENSE IN UAE

How to Obtain a Trade License in UAE



Foreign investors beginning any type of company in Dubai and the UAE must be aware of the rules that are stipulated in the Company Law which sets out the various actions one should take to get an organization operating. It is also important to be aware of what licensing of the business is required to conduct business in the UAE since it reflects how the business will be carried out.


What is a Dubai Trade license?

The process of obtaining a business license could be the most important step to take in setting up the business within Dubai. The most popular kind of business license can be described as a commercial permit within Dubai which is sometimes referred to as the commercial permit and covers the majority of the business operations that can be performed throughout the UAE. The commercial license can be obtained through Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai.


Also called a general trade permit in Dubai, this business license can be used for the following functions:

  • To allow the import and export of the products from the country of origin. It is generally demanded by trading companies that are registered in Dubai.
  • For the execution of various kinds of business activities like the sale of products or services within Dubai;
  • The general trade license can be obtained by businesses that are registered with Dubai free zones
  • The trade license may be obtained by professionals who offer services in a specific field.

Our corporate registration specialists in Dubai can provide more details on the benefits of the trade license in the UAE and the procedure to submit to get one based on the field you intend to operate in. Here's a video to help you:


How can I get an overall trading license within Dubai?

To be granted a License Amendment Services and general trade license to trade in Dubai the documents for incorporation of the company need to provide specific details about the activities of the company that has to be in the field of trading. It is also essential to be aware that the majority of operations in Dubai or, generally speaking, within the UAE are possible with the terms of Freezon License Services.


To obtain a license to trade for the business in Dubai it is necessary to first select a suitable trade name and then prepare a Memorandum as well as Articles of Association prepared and submitted to the DED to get their initial approval. Additionally, there must be an agreement for renting to prove an address that is registered for the Dubai Company. Then, the application for a commercial permit in Dubai may be submitted.


Professional trade license in Dubai

A professional license for trade will be a distinct business permit that is normally given in any of these fields:

  • Finance and accounting
  • Management
  • IT
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Advertising
  • Marketing

It is a licensed professional for trade and has many benefits that it is obtainable by sole proprietors of Dubai. The license also provides the possibility of full ownership in foreign countries when it is obtained by sole traders. However, it is important to remember that the person who is applying for an official trading license must first be a citizen of Dubai to be able to enjoy full foreign ownership of the sole owner.


Our Dubai company formation advisors can provide additional information about, how to get a trade license, Free Lancer License Services in the city-state of this state or an area of the free zone, or a different emirate within the UAE.