TOP BUSINESS SETUP CONSULTANTS IN UAE
Trade License from Dubai Free Zone or Mainland
Trade License in Dubai is a document that enables the Investors to conduct business for the specific chosen business activities. The Trading License in Dubai permits the business owner to sell specific items. The Cost of Trading License in Dubai is ranging from AED 12,500 to AED 45,000 depending on Visa Quota in Free Zones.
In Dubai, investors have numerous options from the Free Trade Zones and the Department of Economic Development (DED) to start a company. There are more than 3000 business activities listed with the DED for investors to obtain a trading license.
Dubai is a perfect choice for investors to start a trading company. The business infrastructure the city offer is unmatched. Also, the business landscape of Dubai is at a constant growth rate. The City is most preferred by global investors to set up a company due to many benefits and improved lifestyle.
In UAE, most Free Zones have a provision to include 3 related business activities under a single trade license. There are few Free Zones in UAE where the cap of maximum activities under a single trade license is 10. Trading Licenses are available in UAE across the 45 plus Free Trade Zones and also in the Mainland of UAE.
UAE Trade License from the Free Zones comes with a lot of benefits for entrepreneurs. Hence, investor prefers Free Trade Zones for the easy setup of the company. There is a wide range of business packages available along with the Dubai Free Zone Trading License. Also, the 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, office space facilities, etc., make it easy for investors to start their business operations in the UAE.
The Free Zones provide a range of office facilities ranging from Co-working spaces, Flexi-Desk facilities, fully furnished offices, customized warehouses, and more. UAE has it all for the investors to choose from based on their specific business requirements and budget.
Free Zone License is issued by respective Free Zone Authorities. Depending on the specific business activity, there are various Free Zone License types available and the most common ones are:
Free Zone Trade Licenses allow foreign investors to easily start a 100% foreign-owned business entity in their desired Free Trade Zones of UAE. The Free Zone License issuance process is hassle-free and cost-effective for foreign investors and the trade license can be obtained within 2-3 Working days.
For entrepreneurs getting a mainland Trading License in Dubai is a prospective business opportunity. A Trading License in Mainland enables the investor to conduct business in the UAE mainland as well as export the items to a new market. Dubai Economy is the Governing body and Trading License issuing authority for the selected business activities. The investor can set up a Limited Liability Company in the UAE Mainland and obtain a Trading License.
There are differences between Free Zone and Mainland Company License in Dubai in various levels ranging from administrative to process. Here are a few major differences between the Free Zone and Mainland Trade License in Dubai.
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Free Zone Trade License is issued by the respective Free Zone Authority. |
In the Mainland of Dubai, the License is issued by the Dubai Economy (Department of Economic Development). |
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The Free Trade Zones offer a host of business infrastructure and facilities ranging from customized office spaces to warehousing facilities with in free zone. |
Mainland Trade License in Dubai provides the flexibility to expand the office space, take retail shops, rent warehouses anywhere in UAE |
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In free zone investor can own 100% share of the company for all kind of business licenses. |
Certain business activities require share capital investment for 100% expat owner ship |
General Trading License in UAE is a popular business license category among investors. The cost of a Free Zone General Trading License in Dubai is AED 17,900 for 1 visa quota. Entrepreneurs choose the General Trade License in Dubai for easily conducting trade operations in UAE. Obtaining a General Trading License from Dubai has many advantages for the investors the major one being the ability to trade multiple items.
The General Trading License is acquired from either the Free Trade Zones of Dubai or the Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy). Depending on the business expansion goals and locations targeted, the investor can choose between the Free Zone and Mainland of Dubai for setting up their trading company.
General Trading License can be obtained from the Free Zones or the Mainland of Dubai. For businesses aiming at tapping the local UAE market, opening retail stores, and distributing items in UAE and GCC markets; the General Trading License from the Mainland of Dubai is a preferred option due to the flexibility in conducting such operations.
Aurion’s team of expert Business Consultants will guide you with the right trade license and company setup depending on your business activity, and other business requirements.
The Team will assist in the end-to-end process of obtaining the Trading License from the Dubai Free Zone as well as the Mainland in the most hassle-free and cost-effective way. Connect with our team right away to know more about the cost of a trading license in UAE.
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