Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Dubai Chamber of Commerce

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry came into being in 1965, with the aim of promoting trade and commerce in Dubai and also lending support to the local business community. Today, it also seeks to establish Dubai as a global hub for trade; and has a membership of more than 245,000 that spans across all business sectors.

A 24-member Board governs the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. There are also 27 business groups divided by industry sector; and another 43 Business Councils grouped by country of origin. Since 2005, it awards the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award for business excellence to those who contribute to the economic development of the United Arab Emirates. In the UAE, this is the highest business award that any entrepreneur or company in the GCC region can hope to achieve.

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has its head office in Deira Dubai, with another branch in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). To support the business community spread across Dubai, it also has two representative offices in the Dry Port Customs Building at Al Aweer and the Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) respectively.

Becoming a member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce

You need to submit all the necessary documentation, which can be done in person by visiting a Dubai Chamber Customer Happiness Centre, or electronically through the Dubai Chamber website. It can also be done through email.

Once the application request for membership is approved, you can proceed to pay the applicable service charges and duly collect your Membership Certificate.

List of Documents Required

For Sole Establishments

A copy of the Business License
A copy of the Emirates ID of the Business Licensee or attorney representing the Business License holder
A copy of the Power of Attorney empowering the attorney to represent the Business License holder, if applicable
A signature card duly stamped by the Business License holder or attorney

For Local Companies

A copy of the Business License
A copy of the Emirates ID of the Business Licensees or attorney representing the Business License holders
A duly notarized and attested copy of the Memorandum of Association
A copy of the Power of Attorney empowering the attorney to represent the Business License holders, if applicable
A signature card duly stamped by the Business License holders or attorney

For Foreign Companies and/or Representative Offices

A copy of the Business License
A copy of the passport of the Manager or attorney
A copy of the Power of Attorney empowering the attorney to represent the Business License holder, if applicable
A copy of the Emirates ID of the Manager or attorney
A duly notarized and attested copy of the Memorandum of Association of the parent company
A signature card duly stamped by the Manager or attorney

For Free Zone Companies

A copy of the Business License
A copy of the passport of the Manager or attorney
An attested copy of the Memorandum of Association / Certificate of Formation / Share Certificate
A copy of the Power of Attorney empowering the attorney to represent the Business License holder(s), if applicable
A signature card duly stamped by the Manager or attorney

All Business License holders are encouraged to become members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Upon visiting a Dubai Chamber Customer Happiness Centre, the Membership Certificate can be obtained in as little as ten minutes. If one chooses to apply through the website, the process shouldn’t take more than six minutes on average.

If you need assistance with becoming a member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we can be of help. At A&A Associate LLC, we are backed by a strong legal team comprising of attorneys who can represent your company in the membership application process. For more details, get in touch.

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