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Introduction To Trading License in Dubai

A trade license in Dubai is the first step towards business setup. While setting up a company in Dubai, entrepreneurs should comply with the country’s laws and regulations. A company formation consultant simplifies the whole process and makes it stress-free for business owners. Dubai offers different license types. Investors decide the license type based on their business activity. A trade license or commercial license is the common license type available in Dubai. The trading license allows business owners to start their business and decide the type of activities.
The DED regulatory framework issues a trade license in Dubai, business activities under a trade license include
  1. Export and import business

  2. Sale of goods or services

     
  3. Investors who carry out any business activities in the Freezone.

To obtain a trade license, specify the business activity, trade name, draft MOA and AOA, and apply to the DED for final approval.

DED Trading License In Dubai, UAE

It is important to secure the right type of business license, depending on the commercial activity you have in mind. If you need help getting a DED Trading License in Dubai, we can be of assistance. Some of the different types of Trade License in Dubai are as follows

Tourism License

The team of experts at C&C Associate LLC have years of experience in company formation in UAE. They can be expected to lend their expertise to everything connected to business setup in UAE. They come from an array of diverse backgrounds such as Legal, Financial, and Management; and so willingly advise you on the right course of approach for company setup in Dubai. For new business setup in Dubai, they can be counted on to assist you with all the documentation and the filing process, so that your company registration in Dubai happens smoothly.

A Tourism License is required for any business establishment in the hospitality industry, or related to it. Examples of businesses that require a Tourism License are hotels, resorts, restaurants, tour operators, travel companies, car rental agencies, cruise boat services, and the like. A Tourism License is issued by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in Dubai, and we can help you ensure that all the necessary paperwork is in order and the requisite approvals obtained from the corresponding Government agencies.

There are four kinds of Tourism Licenses

Inbound Tourism License: This type of license allows you to conduct organized tours in Dubai. An Inbound Tourism License holder is also permitted to organize trips for business travellers, that is, those on a business visa, apart from those on tourist visas. Insurance is mandatory to protect both the License holder as well as the consumer in case of any eventuality.

Outbound Tourism License: This type of License allows you to conduct organized trips beyond the geographical limits of the emirate of Dubai. With an Outbound Tourism License, you could take tourists / business travellers on trips to the pristine beaches of Fujairah, or enable them to experience Khor Fakkan, the hidden paradise of the United Arab Emirates. An Outbound Tourism License also allows you to do everything an Inbound Tourism License holder can.

Travel Agency License: This type of License allows you to do everything an Outbound Tourism License holder can, plus offer airline or international cruise tickets and/or visa support. Insurance is still mandatory. A No Objection Certificate is required from the Department of Civil Aviation before one can apply for a Travel Agency License. The Local Sponsor can request the NOC by submitting an application in Arabic.

Tour Guide License: This type of License is mandatory if you want to be able to accompany tourists and/or business travellers as a tour guide. It requires you to be proficient with the UAE’s tourist destinations, as well as be intricately familiar with the history and the culture of the United Arab Emirates. You have to take an exam to be granted a Tour Guide License, which is valid for only one year. You have to subsequently renew your License every year by passing a refresher course for tourist guides in the UAE.

Craftsmanship License

A Craftsmanship License is, as the name suggests, issued to craftsmen. A craftsman is defined by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department as someone who practices a craft independently, and for profit. He/She must be dependent on his/her physical efforts and/or the use of specialized tools or equipment.

Examples of craftsmen include artisans, sculptors, designers, wood carving experts, carpenters, and blacksmiths.

Agriculture License

An Agriculture License is for those involved in agriculture. Those intending to own or operate livestock farms or fisheries must first secure an Agriculture License before commencing their business operations.

The requisite permissions from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries must be obtained prior to applying for an Agriculture License. Additional approvals from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Health too may be required, depending on the size of the farm and the activities proposed to be undertaken by it.

What is a Free Zone, Offshore, and Mainland License?

The trade license in Dubai depends on the type of business jurisdiction. Dubai offers mainland, offshore, and free zone business jurisdictions. A mainland trade license allows entrepreneurs to operate business in the Dubai mainland. The businesses should get approval from government entities. DED issues the trade license for companies operating in the Dubai mainland. Freezone authority issues the trade license for companies operating in a specific free zone. Each license type has different benefits and limitations. To start an offshore company, the businesses should avail an offshore incorporation certificate.

Getting a DED license in Dubai is streamlined with our business setup consultants. Follow the below steps,  Select a trade name for the business. Make sure to comply with the UAE naming conventions. Define a legal structure that indicates the business operation and its liability.  Complete the application and submit it to the DED for initial approval.  Few business activities require additional approvals from the government authorities.  Choose a location for your business, free zone or mainland. Submit all the relevant documents and completed application form.  Pay the license fee and issuance fee to receive the license. 
An E-trading license regulates trading activities over social media platforms. E-trader license is crucial to starting a business through social media. The DED is the authorized agency to issue the e-trader license. It’s also known as a trader license or DED trader license. The requirements to obtain an E-trader license include,  The applicant must be 21 years old or above The applicant must be a GCC citizen or UAE resident. The applicant must register on the DED official website.  The applicant must have an Emirates ID, to ensure that the applicant is a GCC citizen or UAE resident. On the other hand, GCC citizens can use their passport copy. 
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The Department of Economic Development (DED) license is the trade licenses given to businesses to run their business in the region of UAE.
The benefits of the DED license include validation, originality and no objection towards the business you run in the land of the UAE. It is a government backed certificate to freely run your business.
The Dubai trade license is valid only for a year and its renewal is necessary to keep the business activities running.
The trade license offers a number of benefits,  Promotes local and international trade by providing opportunities to manufacture and import goods. Enhance the company’s credibility and gain customer trust.  Dubai has no trade restrictions. A general trade license will protect products from limitations. 
Visit the www.dedtrader.ae Select your preferred language Click the ‘register’ button Provide the Emirates ID, mobile number, and email address.  Make the payment. At present, the license cost is AED 1070. Make the payment within 24 hours or the system will automatically cancel the payment request. Additionally, pay the DCC membership fee of AED 300.  Share the accurate information of the social media accounts Receive a verification within a few minutes After all the document submission and verification checks, receive the e-trader license in 3 to 5 working days.
Visit the www.dedtrader.ae Select your preferred language Click the ‘register’ button Provide the Emirates ID, mobile number, and email address.  Make the payment. At present, the license cost is AED 1070. Make the payment within 24 hours or the system will automatically cancel the payment request. Additionally, pay the DCC membership fee of AED 300.  Share the accurate information of the social media accounts Receive a verification within a few minutes After all the document submission and verification checks, receive the e-trader license in 3 to 5 working days.
Housewives or stay-at-home mothers who opted to work from home Start-up businesses that don’t have enough funds to build or hire an office space Entrepreneurs who generate more sales or leads by trading online Freelancers who use social networks to connect with people

 

    1. Commercial or trade license 
    2. Industrial license
    3. General trade license
    4. Professional license
    5. There are four main types of trade licenses available in Dubai, 
The businesses should renew the trade license every year to continue operating within the UAE. The business renewal depends on the type of approvals. The DED manages the trade license renewal in the UAE. The proper renewal procedure protects the business from penalties.

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