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Commercial Licenses in Dubai

Gulf Vision provides professional assistance with commercial license issuance procedures, helping individuals and entrepreneurs complete the required steps from obtaining initial approval through to completing the necessary requirements for issuing the license.

We assist you in preparing the required documents and following the procedures in an organized and convenient manner.

Commercial License Process

A clear 8-step journey from consultation to license issuance.

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Consultation
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Document Preparation
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Trade Name
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Initial Approval
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Legal Structure
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Application Processing
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License Issuance
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Start Your Business
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Key First Step

Initial Approval

Initial approval is one of the key steps in the process of obtaining a commercial license, signaling that the Dubai government has no objection to establishing your enterprise.

Required Documents:

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    Copy of visa, if the applicant is not a resident

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    Copy of Emirates ID, if the applicant is a resident

Trade Name Reservation

The trade name functions as the unique identifier for your commercial operations. The trade name reservation and approval procedures are then completed according to the applicable requirements.

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Arabic

Reserve your brand in native Arabic script, ensuring exact phonetics and alignment with official regulatory criteria.

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English

Register a globally compatible English version of your trade name, meeting local registration standards.

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Legal Setup

Memorandum of Association

Where a Memorandum of Association is required, the relevant documents include:

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    Passport copy

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    Emirates ID

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    Tenancy contract

If the person's residence is sponsored by a company, a No Objection Letter from the company must be provided.

Legal Forms of Commercial Licenses

Choose the company structure that best fits your strategic targets and operational model.

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Sole Proprietorship

A suitable option for conducting business under the ownership of one individual.

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Limited Liability Company (LLC)

A legal structure for conducting business under a limited liability company framework.

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One-Person Company

A legal structure that allows a company to be established and owned by a single person.

Types of Licenses

Select the specific program or administrative license category applicable to your target market.

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  • E.trader License

    A license designated for conducting commercial activities according to the applicable category.

  • Intilaq License

    An option available under entrepreneurship support programs, subject to the applicable requirements and conditions.

  • Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises

    The category mentioned includes UAE nationals and GCC nationals holding a UAE Identity Card, subject to the applicable requirements and procedures.