Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

Official Business
Licenses in Dubai

End-to-end support for New License Issuance, Amendments, and Annual Renewals. Commercial. Professional. Industrial.

Partner Partner Partner
DED

Licensed & Trusted Consultants

Note: The type of license you need depends on your primary business activity. Operating with the wrong license can lead to severe penalties from Dubai Economic Department (DED).

Categories

Types of Trade Licenses

We cover all major license categories issued by Dubai Economy.

Commercial License

For companies involved in buying and selling goods, importing and exporting, or general trading activities.

  • General Trading
  • Real Estate Brokerage
  • Retail & Wholesale

Professional License

For service-oriented businesses, skilled professionals, artisans, and consultancies.

  • Business Consultancy
  • Medical Practice
  • Education & Training

Industrial License

For businesses engaged in manufacturing or industrial activities. Requires physical factory or warehouse.

  • Manufacturing
  • Food Production
  • Packaging
Why Register

License Benefits

Legal Compliance

Operate your business legally without fear of fines, shutdowns, or deportation risk.

Corporate Banking

A valid trade license is the primary document required to open a corporate bank account in UAE.

Visa Sponsorship

Grants the company the right to sponsor visas for employees and for owners to sponsor families.

Steps to Acquire

Issuance Process

We streamline the approvals from DED and other external departments.

  1. 1

    Activity Selection

    Define your business activities clearly to select the correct license type and legal form.

  2. 2

    Initial Approval

    Get initial approval from DED to confirm that the government has no objection to your business.

  3. 3

    External Approvals

    Obtain approvals from specific departments (e.g., Municipality, RERA, DHA) if activities demand it.

  4. Payment & Issuance

    Submit documents, pay the government issuance fees, and receive your digital license.

Prerequisites

Documents Required

Initial Setup

  • Passport Copies of all partners
  • Residence Visa (if applicable)
  • Emirates ID (for resident partners)
  • NOC from current sponsor (if employee)

Final Issuance

  • Ejari Certificate (Tenancy Contract)
  • MOA / LSA Agreement
  • External Approval Certificates

Frequently Asked Questions

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