Business Licensing in Dubai

Dubai is one of the best places to start a new business due to the high demand for goods, favorable business environment, and supportive laws from the government. A valid trade license is required to start a business in the UAE, which can be obtained from the Department of Economic Development (DED). There is a set of rules and procedures that must be followed to obtain a license.

Documents needed to obtain a Business License

• Passport copies of all stakeholders
• Non-Objection Certificate of sponsor
• Copies of residence visa (of partners)
• Memorandum of Articles of Association
• Agreement of Lease

How to obtain a Business License?

• Appear at a physical location of DED and obtain the required legal form to get a trade license.
• Choose a trading activity as per your business.
• Add all partners' names in the form.
• Address the total capital value and share capital.
• Reserve the trade name.
• Complete the payment process.
• Successfully obtain the trade license.