General Trading
License in Dubai, UAE

Want it to be one of the world’s most lucrative business markets?
A general trading license in the UAE is your gateway to endless
opportunities across diverse industries.

Want it to be one of the world’s most lucrative business markets?
A general trading license in the UAE is your gateway to endless
opportunities across diverse industries.

ExpressPRO: Your Partner in General Trading Business Setup in UAE

At ExpressPRO, we specialize in making business setups in the UAE easy and efficient. Our team of experts provides end-to-end support, from selecting the best jurisdiction for your trading business to handling all legal documentation. With our expertise, you can navigate the licensing process smoothly, ensuring compliance with local regulations and helping you start trading in the UAE quickly.

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How Do You Set Up a General Trading Business in Dubai, UAE?

Setting up a general trading business in the UAE involves a straightforward process, especially with the support of professional business setup experts:

Choose the Right Jurisdiction
Choosing a Trading Name for the Company
Fill up the Initial Process
Choose Business Location
Obtain Trade License
Apply for a Visa

Choose the Right Jurisdiction

The first and most crucial step is choosing the right business jurisdictions. Businesses have two options: Free Zone or Mainland. Each has played a specific role in establishing a business.

Mainland:

If you choose the mainland setup option, you can trade within the UAE market and enjoy the flexibility of opening business branches anywhere in Dubai. However, the mainland jurisdiction follows strict regulations requiring a local sponsor who owns 51% of company shares. Recent reforms in the law have allowed 100% foreign ownership in specific sectors.

Free Zone:

Setting up an import or export business in Dubai has allowed one to enjoy numerous benefits, including 100% foreign ownership, zero import and export duties, tax exemptions, and simplified procedures. Free Zones also provide world-class infrastructure and logistics support.

Choosing a Trading Name for the Company

Once you decide on the jurisdiction, you must finalize the two to three trade names for your Company. In UAE, naming a company strictly complies with regulations, such as your company name must be unique, reflect the nature of your business, and should not contain any offensive or blasphemous terms to impact the industry.

Fill up the Initial Process

Continuing the process, you must complete the initial process to get a business license. This process involves preparing and submitting required documents, typically including;

  • Passport copies of the shareholders
  • Visa copies
  • Proof of residence
  • Business plan
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) if applicable

These documents are necessary for both Free Zone and mainland setups.

Choose Business Location

Selecting a business location is vital to the success of your general trading business setup in Dubai. A free zone offers world-class facilities and logistics support. If you are on the mainland, there are opportunities to open offices and warehouses in several parts of the city, closer to the target market.

Obtain Trade License

You will, however, need a general trade license to run your general trading business legally. The procedure might slightly differ based on whether you are in a Free Zone or the mainland:

Free Zone:

To obtain a license in this jurisdiction, you must submit the required documents to the Free Zone Authority, pay the necessary fees, and obtain a permit.

Mainland:

However, for the mainland, you must apply through the DED, attach all the required documents, pay the fees, and get your license for the business.

Apply for a Visa

Once you have your trade license, you can apply for visas for yourself, your employees, and your dependents. The number of visas you can use depends on the size of your office and the nature of your business.

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General Trading Business License in Dubai

ExpressPRO simplifies your general trading company set up in the UAE with cost-effective
packages starting from AED 6,500 (without a visa) for free zones and AED 35,000 for the mainland.
Prices may vary depending on the additional services you choose. Click below to find more packages.

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