Future-Proofing Your Business

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Professional trade license

Issued by DED in Dubai Mainland, this license offers businesses unlimited trading opportunities and mobility, enabling expansion across the Emirates without multiple branches. 

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Commercial trade license

This license allows businesses to trade within Dubai Mainland and interact directly with customers, enabling growth across the Emirates without multiple branches.

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Industrial trade license

This license supports businesses in manufacturing and production, offering unlimited opportunities and expansion across the Emirates without multiple branches.

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What are the requirements 
to obtain a mainland license in Dubai?

Before you can open a business and secure a trade license in the UAE, it is necessary to fulfill certain legal requirements.

Identify the type of business
Identify the kind of activity
Decide upon the legal standing of your business
Choose an appropriate, unique trade name

Whether a business is structured as a sole proprietorship or an LLC, completing and signing both the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and local service agent agreement (LSA) are non-negotiable requirements. The memorandum of association is essential for the following business legal forms:

  • Limited partnership
  • Public joint stock company (PJSC)
  • Limited liability company (LLC)
  • Private joint stock company (PrJSC)

What is the Dubai mainland license cost?

The cost of Dubai Mainland business setup depends on the type and size of your company and the sector you’re entering. Generally, the Dubai mainland license cost will be between AED 15,000 – 40,000.

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