If you’re thinking of starting a business in the UAE, you’ll need a commercial trade license. This license is important for any company that engages in any type of commercial trade, whether general or specialised. You can get this license in Dubai or anywhere else in the UAE.
This license is your key to endless chances in the heart of Dubai. It empowers you to engage in commercial activities and trade throughout the UAE.
With this license, you can pursue your profession in General Trading or any other ventures, importing, re-exporting, and trading goods and commodities. It represents your entrepreneurial spirit and ensures your vision flourishes.
A commercial trade license offers protection and regulations, serving as a shield against obstacles and propelling you towards success. It unites various trading entities under the banner of growth, including retail, construction, real estate, and transport.
Avantra Corporate Business Setup can be your guiding star on this journey, fulfilling the formalities and carving a path towards realising your dreams.
Trade license requirements in the UAE differ based on the license type and the emirate where the business operates, but there are general requirements that apply in most cases.
Enables local and international trade, including import, export, and re-export, with minimal trade restrictions.
Legal compliance builds trust with customers and global markets, supported by a fast and efficient setup process.
Over 90,000 people moved to Dubai in 202—driven largely by its attractive tax incentives.
Simplified sponsorship for employees and dependents, along with a secure environment for both personal and business life in Dubai.
Start by selecting a unique trade name that complies with UAE company name guidelines and isn’t already in use.
Complete the application form accurately and submit it to the DED for initial approval.
Choose your license (mainland needs a location), get an Ejari-attested tenancy, and include it in your application.
Decide on your business’s legal structure, which defines how it will operate and who is responsible for its actions.
Obtain required external approvals before starting to avoid license rejection.
With documents and a confirmed location, submit your trade license application to the DED for review.
After selecting your name and structure, list up to 10 business activities for your license.
Prepare all required documents with necessary signatures to avoid delays when submitting your application.
Pay the required issuance and license fees to obtain your trade license.
Your tenancy contract must be valid at least one month past your license expiry; otherwise, renew it first.
Apply for license renewal at the DED with these documents: tenancy contract, current Trade License, and passports of all partners/investors.
After document approval, pay the DED renewal fee using the voucher to immediately renew your license.
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