UAE Business Licence Services
Setting up a business in the UAE requires securing the appropriate business licence solutions to your activity, structure, and location. Our comprehensive UAE business licence services provide personalized guidance for choosing, applying, and obtaining licences for mainland, free zone, and offshore companies. Benefit from streamlined registrations, full ownership options, fast processing, and ongoing compliance for smooth operations in the Emirates.
Types of UAE Business Licences
The main types of UAE business licenses are Commercial, Professional, Industrial, Tourism, Craftsmanship, Agriculture, General Trading, E-Commerce and Freelance licenses, each catering to specific business activities, from trading and manufacturing to providing services or engaging in online sales. Your choice of license depends on your specific business activities and structure, with free zones offering flexibility to combine activities under one license.
Mainland Licences:
Commercial Licence: For trading, importing/exporting, wholesale and retail activities in the UAE mainland.
Industrial Licence: For manufacturing, production, and processing industries, including light and heavy manufacturing.
Professional Licence: For professionals offering consultancy, healthcare, education, technical, or specialized services.
100% foreign ownership is now available in most sectors; previously, a local Emirati sponsor was required.
Issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in each emirate; enables operations anywhere in the UAE and bidding on government contracts.
Free Zone Licences:
Commercial Trading Licence: For companies trading, exporting, importing, or distributing goods within free zones and international markets.
Consultancy/Professional Licence: Covers services such as marketing, HR, design, or IT; tailored to specific free zones.
Industrial Licence: Manufacturing or assembly activities inside a free zone, ranging from light products to complex industrial output.
Technology and Creative Licences: For companies in IT, software, AI, media, design, entertainment, or publishing sectors.
Freelance Permit: Individuals offering services as independent contractors.
Free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, fast licensing, tax exemptions, and customs benefits, but restrict direct mainland business unless a dual licence is obtained.
Offshore Licences:
Used for holding, investment, or asset protection; companies cannot conduct business inside the UAE directly but may own property or hold shares.
Key Benefits of UAE Business Licencing
Legal status to operate, hire staff, open business bank accounts, and sign contracts in UAE.
Access to tax exemptions (free zones), customs duty relief, and easy repatriation of profits.
Flexible structure: sole proprietorships, LLCs, branches, or public/private companies.
Ability to expand across all Emirates, bid for government contracts (mainland), and operate internationally (free zones).
Simple renewal and change procedures to modify business scope or ownership.
UAE Business Licence Application Process
Mainland Company Licence:
Choose Business Activity & Structure: Select the sector (commercial, professional, industrial) and legal form (LLC, sole proprietorship, etc.).
Trade Name Registration: Reserve an approved business name online through DED portal.
Location Selection: Secure an office or warehouse lease; Ejari registration is mandatory for mainland setups.
Document Preparation: Submit passports, MOA, lease, and application documents to DED.
Government Approval: DED reviews, and upon approval, issues the business licence so operations can begin.
Visa Issuance & Bank Account: Obtain visas for owners and staff, open corporate bank accounts.
Free Zone Company Licence:
Select Free Zone: Choose a zone based on activity, sector focus, and benefits (e.g., DMCC, IFZA, JAFZA).
Choose Licence Type: Determine business activity and required licence (trading, industrial, consultancy, tech, creative).
Trade Name & Application: Register trade name with the free zone authority.
Lease Office/Virtual Workspace: Flexibility in physical or virtual offices depending on needs.
Submit Documents: Company application, shareholder details, MOA, and lease agreement.
Licence Issued: Receive licence and start operations, with customs codes and import/export support if required.
Required Documents for UAE Business Licence
Passport copies of all shareholders/partners
MOA and AOA (Memorandum/Articles of Association)
Trade name reservation certificate
Lease agreement (Ejari for mainland; free zone lease for FZ setup)
Application forms provided by DED or relevant authority
Additional approvals for regulated/professional sectors
Compliance & Renewal
Mainland and free zone licences must be renewed annually with updated office documentation and government fee payments.
Companies must restrict operations to licensed activities and locations.
Compliance with UAE’s VAT/tax regime and sector regulations is mandatory.
Why Choose Dstechnoverse for UAE Business Licence Services?
Expert guidance on choosing the optimal licence type and jurisdiction.
Fast, accurate submission for swift approvals and low error risk.
Solutions for 100% foreign ownership, local market access, and dual licensing.
End-to-end support for renewal, compliance, banking, and expansion.
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