Dubai MainLand
Dubai Mainland Licenses
Dubai offers a thriving environment for entrepreneurs and investors, providing opportunities for both local market trade and international business. Companies aiming to operate on the Dubai mainland must register with the Department of Economic Development (DED). Partnering with a business setup consultant can streamline your company formation process, saving you both time and money. At Risepoint, we are committed to realizing the dreams and plans of our investors and channel partners. You can rely on us for all your business setup needs in Dubai mainland.
Our experienced business setup consultants provide expert guidance and comprehensive support throughout the business setup process. Risepoint offers end-to-end services, including company registration in Dubai, UAE trade licenses, government approvals, and PRO and visa services. We understand that setting up a business in Dubai can be challenging and costly without the right guidance, expertise, and connections. Our team at Risepoint prioritizes our clients’ requirements by offering simple, cost-effective business setup solutions, ensuring a smooth and successful establishment of your business in Dubai.
What We Offer
Types Of Mainland Trade Licenses
Professional Trade License
Investors, businesses, and entrepreneurs moving to the UAE must obtain a professional business trade license from the Department of Economic Development (DED) before they can legally offer their professional services to clients in Dubai mainland. This license is a crucial requirement for operating in the region and is also necessary for opening a business bank account in Dubai. Without the appropriate trade license, businesses cannot legally engage in commercial activities, making it a vital step for anyone seeking to establish a presence in the UAE.
The purpose of obtaining a professional license in the UAE is to ensure that the individual or business is qualified and authorized to provide services in a specific profession. This license is essential for professionals, specialists, consultants, engineers, and travel agencies who wish to establish a mainland company in Dubai. It not only validates their expertise and compliance with local regulations but also enables them to legally offer their services to clients in the Dubai mainland, ensuring that their business operations are recognized and fully operational within the UAE.
While we take care of your mainland company formation in Dubai, several company structures can be formed with a professional license: A Limited Liability Company where an expat can own 100% of the company; and a Civil Company and a Sole Establishment are companies from professional industries where the foreign investor(s) have 100% ownership of their company.
Commercial Trade License
Mainland companies involved in buying and selling goods, commodities, or any form of trade activities must obtain a commercial trade license to operate in the UAE. This license is essential for conducting business in the UAE and can be used to establish a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or set up a sole establishment. A commercial trade license allows businesses to engage in both specialized and general trading activities within the UAE, providing the legal framework necessary to buy, sell, and distribute goods across the region.
Requirements To Obtain A UAE Trade License
When applying for a mainland license in Dubai you must do so through the Dubai Economic Department.
Before opening any business with the Dubai Economic Department, one must meet the following legal requirements to obtain a trade license in the UAE:
- Determine the business category
- whether it is professional, commercial, or industrial;
- Determine the type of business activity;
- Determine the legal structure of the business entity; and
- Determine the trade name of your business.
- The local department of economic development registers your trade name
- The Ministry of Economy registers your trademark (if applicable).
Depending on the legal form of a business, it is also a requirement to complete and sign a Memorandum of association (MoA) or a local service agent agreement (LSA). The memorandum of association is required for the following business legal forms:
- Limited liability company (LLC)
- Single owner LLC
- Determine the type of business activity;
- Sole Establishment
- Civil Company
