DED Trading Licenses In Dubai
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Types Of Business Trade License Required
Forming a mainland company in the UAE is an excellent opportunity for businesses, supported by the Department of Economic Development’s streamlined categorization of key firms under four commercial trade licenses and a comprehensive list of thousands of permissible activities
Licensing Categories
Commercial License
A commercial trade license is necessary for businesses that purchase or sell goods in the United Arab Emirates. Trading within or even outside of the United Arab Emirates requires a commercial business trade license. Many company endeavors, including as real estate, brokerage firms, rental services, goods dealing, import and export, and more, can be supported by a UAE commercial trade license
Activities Covered by Dubai Commercial Trade License
Some of the activities that require a Commercial Trade License in the United Arab Emirates are as follows:
- Automobiles
- Computer Systems and Communication Equipment
- Contracting
- Foodstuffs
- Furniture
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Readymade Garments
- Software
Advantages of Commercial Trade License
- You can hire as many foreign workers as you desire, provided you have the commercial space to do so.
- You can engage in up to 10 related commercial operations with a single Commercial Trade License.
- You are permitted to repatriate your cash and profits in full.
- Goods can be exported or imported from overseas.
Documents Required for a Commercial Trade License
The following paperwork is required in order to get a commercial trade license in Dubai.
The following documents are required
- Application form with company name in both English and Arabic.
- Original leasing contract for registered office.
- Department of Economic Development approval letter of the trade name.
- Dubai municipality permission letter to use the office as a business address.
- Payment proof for the trade license.
- NOC certificate.
- Letter of intent of business.
- Complete business plan.
Industrial License
Forming a mainland company in the UAE is an excellent opportunity for businesses, supported by the Department of Economic Development's streamlined categorization of key firms under four commercial trade licenses and a comprehensive list of thousands of permissible activities
Activities Covered by Dubai Commercial Trade License
Some of the activities that require a Commercial Trade License in the United Arab Emirates are as follows
- Manufacturing of paper and/or paper-based products.
- Production of bread on a commercial scale.
- Anything involving the production or mixing of chemicals on a large scale
- Casting of metals
- Forging and/or assembly of machines / equipment / engines.
- Packaging of food products, including bottling of carbonated drinks.
Dubai's Industrial Manufacturing License Requirements
If your product is predicted to boost the UAE economy, the government will offer land at no cost or at a discounted rate in addition to helping with research and development. If your plant is not inside a free zone, you will need to obtain authorization from the local municipality in order to construct it. Your plant will receive water and electricity at discounted prices based on its requirements. If you possess an Industrial Manufacturing License, you must strictly adhere to labor law regarding your employees and to industrial safety requirements.
You may be eligible for funding from a government bank in the United Arab Emirates if your product is fresh to the market—that is, if there isn’t already a comparable product on the market.
The following is a list of industrial activity in the United Arab Emirates that is more specific.
- Raw materials processing.
- Petroleum and metal extraction.
- Fabric production & Textiles manufacturing.
- The casting of metals such as iron & steel.
- Appliances and machinery manufacturing.
- Bread production and food products production.
- Manufacturing of paper products.
- Metal casing, containers & boxes manufacturing
- Structural steel, steel workshop and tool manufacturing.
- Coating, insulations, seals & protection materials manufacturing.
- Waste collection and treatment.
- Manufacturing of wood, wood products and Furniture.
- Adhesive & paper slitting.
- Glass industries & chinaware manufacturing.
- Agricultural equipment & accessories manufacturing.
- Lenses cutting & glass repairing
- Manufacture of gold and precious stones cutting.
- Light aircraft manufacturing & maintenance.
- Meat processing.
- Manufacture of batteries.
- Plastic industries manufacturing home appliances.
- Air conditioning units assembly.
- Advertising & decorative models manufacturing.
- Production of petroleum products.
- Manufacture of motor vehicles, motorcycles & its spare parts.
- Processing like filling, segregating and packaging of products
Professional Service License
Professionals that provide their services as consultants or architects in the United Arab Emirates are eligible to apply for a Professional Service License. Examples of these professionals include web designers, UI/UX designers, product designers, architectural experts, and interior designers. Professionals may occasionally choose to work together to provide their services; for example, two lawyers may wish to form a legal partnership. The business would be referred to as a civil corporation in such a situation
Advantages of Professional Service License
- Professional Service License in UAE 100% foreign ownership allowed
- No corporate or personal income taxes
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits allowed.
- Easy renewal of Business License.
- Ease of doing business
- Stable business environment
- Access to a wide market
Activities Covered by Professional Service License
A professional is someone who is trained to offer a service. In other words, he is a specialist offering specialized services. Some of the common business activities / professions which require a Professional Service License are as follows
- Accountants, Auditors and Financial Advisors
- Accounting and Auditing Companies.
- Advertising professionals and Entertainment Artists
- Architectural Consultants
- Beauty Salons
- Business Consultants
- Carpentry and Artisan Activities
- Computer Graphic Design
- Consultancy Services
- Document Clearing
- Health and Medical Services
- Information Technology Services
- Internet and Web Design Services
- Lawyers and Legal Advisors
- Management Consultancy
- Medical Representatives
- Printing and Publishing
- Teachers and Educational Professors
- Technical Services
- Security Services
Documents Required for a Professional Service License
Some of the documents that are required for the process are
- Copy of passport
- Copy of visa*
- Emirates ID, if already resident in the United Arab Emirates.
- Copies of educational and professional certifications.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- Copy of Jinsiyya or Muwatana of the Local Service Agent.
- Copy of Ejari or registered Tenancy Contract for your office.
Please provide a copy of the pages in your passport where your visa has been stamped if you are in the United Arab Emirates on any type of visa, including a work, residential, business, or visitation visa. A copy of the visa is required if it was issued as a separate document and has not been stamped. You also need to submit a No Objection Certificate from your Sponsor if you are in the United Arab Emirates on a work visa or a resident permit.
The list above is merely illustrative and not comprehensive. Please speak with a business setup consultant with extensive knowledge of company creation for further information.
General Trading / E-Commerce License
With a general trading/e-commerce license in Dubai, business owners can trade without fear of repercussions. You can trade nearly anything with a General Trading License in Dubai or an E-Commerce License. Even if the items are unconnected to one another, you can trade them in all at once. For instance, you could sell baked foods together with toys, pet supplies, and fragrances, or you may sell any combination of products that comes to mind. Although there are licensing laws, such as the prohibition on selling tobacco to minors, practically anything can be sold in the United Arab Emirates, with the exception of a few restricted goods.
Advantages of Obtaining a General Trading / E-Commerce License in the UAE
- 100% foreign ownership.
- Easy to incorporate a company in the United Arab Emirates.
- Low or nil import duties.
- Local and international trade
- No requirement of paid-up capital
- Applying for work visas is easy
- Applying for dependent visas for spouses and family members of staff is easy
- Freedom to recruit workers from anywhere in the world.
- Ability to trade in multiple items at the same time
- Transfer funds worldwide easily
- No restrictions on foreign exchange
- Different configurations of offices to suit your needs (in case of e-commerce company)
- Multiple warehouses available to choose from (in case of e-commerce company)
Documents Required For General Trading / E-Commerce License
- Copy of passport
- Copy of residence visa (if already in the UAE)
- Copy of educational certificates [for Managers]
- Two passport-sized photographs
- Noc from the current sponsor if you are already a resident.
This is applicable for all Directors, Shareholders, and Managers of the company. If you want to incorporate a subsidiary of a company, notarized and legalized copies of the following from the UAE embassy in the country of origin are also required at the time of application
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Association
- Incumbency Certificate / Certificate of Good Standing (if applicable)
- Board resolution and power of Attorney
Basics For Obtaining A Business Trade License In UAE
The prerequisites for acquiring a trade license in the United Arab Emirates differ based on the kind of license and the emirate where the company is situated. But certain requirements in general are as follows
A Business
Plan
The business plan should provide details about the business's activities, products or services, marketing strategy and financial projections
A Virtual lease agreement
A commercial property that is appropriate for the operations of the firm should be covered by the leasing agreement. Virtual addresses are normally advised since actual space is typically not needed
Essential Documents
- Proof of identity and residence for all shareholders or partners
- Lease agreement for the business premises
- Business plan
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) (Only for subsidiary companies)
- Proof of capital
A Trade Name
- The trade name is the name that will be used by the business to conduct its activities
- Depending on the type of license and the UAE Emirate where the business is located, the cost of obtaining a trade license also varies. But Generally, It Costs About AED 25,500
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