Licensing Procedure

Licensing Procedure

Being the main hub of commercial activities in the Middle East, UAE has witnessed tremendous growth of several sectors over the last few decades including economic, logistics, trade, industry, and others. To register a business entity in UAE, procuring a business license is one of the fundamental parts of the process. Depending on the nature of the business there are different types of licenses that are mandatory to secure in order to launch business operations in the UAE. The approval of license from the relevant authorities validates the nature of business and legitimizes the operations of the business in the region, Therefore, it is crucial that as a business owner, you must procure a relevant license for your business. At Travelers Utopia, we guide our clients about different types of licenses and assist them at every step to obtain a license appropriate for their business. The most common forms of license for business in the UAE are listed as below;

Commercial License

In UAE, any business that deals with the sale and purchase of goods needs to acquire a commercial license. It is also known as a general trading license if you are interested in trading locally. If you have an import and export business of goods such as furniture, food, electrical appliances, clothes, etc. then you are eligible for a commercial license in UAE.

Professional License

As the name denotes, a person or company interested in utilizing their professional and intellectual abilities needs to acquire a Professional License. Professionals such as consultants, doctors, auditors, lawyers, etc., fall in this category.

Industrial License

Organizations that wish to use natural resources in UAE to manufacture new products are required to obtain Industrial License. To set up any industry such as food, oil, and gas, textile, etc., you must obtain an industrial license.

Tourism License

If you want to establish a tourism company or work as a Travel Agent individually, you must acquire a Tourism License in UAE.

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