Business trading license in the UAE
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Different types of company licenses in the UAE
There are different types of licenses that businesses need to obtain to operate legally in the UAE.
The cost of a business license, such as a commercial trade license in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other Emirates, and any additional business license varies depending on the license type and the business size.
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Submit an application on our site, and within an hour, our client manager will get in touch with you for a free consultation, discussing the benefits of conducting business in the UAE.
Commercial offer
After careful analysis of your case, we structure your company in the most suitable jurisdiction within the UAE. We then provide a commercial offer detailing your business activities along with a thorough estimate.
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At ARKAD, we operate on an upfront, 100% advance payment basis for each phase of the company registration process. This approach ensures our undivided attention and proper allocation of resources to establish your business efficiently.
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Our expert team navigates the company establishment for you, handling all regulatory requirements, documentation, and interactions with authorities, freeing you to concentrate on your business goals.
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Corporate bank account
We work with banks to create an optimal company structure, facilitating compliance processes. With a personal bank manager at your disposal, we ensure swift setup of your business’s financial operations in the UAE.
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UAE business license cost for Free Zones and Mainland
Getting a trade license is the first step to setting up a business in the UAE. We at Arkad Management DMCC strive to give wings to your dreams and assist you in all your endeavors.
- The cost of a business license in a free zone in the UAE varies from AED 5,750 to AED 30,000. Dubai Free Zone license cost can be higher than other cities of the UAE.
- The cost for a Mainland license typically ranges from AED 7,000 to AED 30,000 depending on the emirate and the type of business activity. In general, the Dubai business license cost for the mainland is higher than other Emirates.
How to obtain a trade license in the UAE
If you are thinking of setting up a business in Dubai, one of the first things you will need to do is obtain a business license in Dubai from the Department of Economic Development (DED). The DED is the government agency responsible for regulating businesses in Dubai.
It is easy to obtain a business license in Sharjah, Dubai and Other Emirates. Check to see if you have met the legal requirements of the government authority.
- Original approval can be requested from the DED Department
- Choose the appropriate category to describe the occupation, business, and commercial industry.
- Each UAE business license has almost ten actions.
- Preparing the legal status of your business in the UAE
- Approval from other government authorities is useful
- Name your company
- Get the proper permission from the rules before you lease a business space
- All documents required, such as the Memorandum of Association
Arkad Management DMCC can help you get the license by obtaining all necessary documents and submitting them to the DED. Our team is dedicated to helping you get the job done quickly and professionally.
General trading license in UAE
A general trade license is a type of business license that allows a company to trade in a wide variety of goods and services. It is the most common type of trade license in the UAE and is relatively easy to obtain. Here is the cost of a general trading license in the UAE for different cities:
- Dubai: Dubai trade license costs AED 15,000 (average).
- Sharjah: general trading license in Sharjah costs AED 10,000 (average).
- Abu Dhabi: trade license in Abu Dhabi costs AED 20,000 for a standard trade license.
- Other Emirates: AED 10,000 (average).
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