Commercial Licence

Professional Licence

Industrial Licence

Tourism Licence

Why Dubai?

Setting up a company in Dubai can be a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors looking to expand their business in the Middle East. The city has a strategic location, being a major hub for trade and commerce in the region, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to access the wider GCC market and other Middle Eastern countries.

Dubai's government has implemented various initiatives to support and attract businesses, making the city's business environment pro-active, stable, and conducive for growth. The city also boasts of a diverse and highly skilled workforce, making it easy for companies to find the talent they need to grow their businesses. The city also has modern infrastructure, including a well-developed transportation system, telecommunications, and energy supply. This makes it easy for companies to operate efficiently. Dubai's free zones offer a range of benefits such as 100% foreign ownership, tax incentives, and no currency restrictions.

The process is cost efficient, with physical office space no longer a requirement to register a company in Dubai. Companies will only require a Department of Economic Development (DED) license to work across the UAE. Our co-working DED package would be the perfect solution to get you started.

License Types

You can select different licensing options based on your company’s needs. These include:

Commercial

Companies that incur commercial trade activity should attain this license; traders need to obtain the license to carry out business operations in Dubai. Under this setup, 51% of shares are owned by a UAE national and 49% by the expat

Professional

Companies that perform non-physical services such as consulting should retain this license. Under this setup, 100% shares are owned by the expat partner, a UAE national is appointed as a Local Service Agent

Industrial

Companies that undergo industrial or manufacturing activities are required to have an Industrial license to carry out their business activities. Under this license, 51% of shares are owned by a UAE national and 49% by the expat owner

Tourism

Dubai provides 3 main types of tourism licenses: Travel agency license as an operator of inbound tourism, Travel agency license as an operator of outbound tourism and Travel agency license as a travel agent

Steps

Step 1

Register your company’s name

Step 2

Acquire a business license

Step 3

Complete the visa process

Step 4

Open a bank account

Packages