Commercial License in Dubai, UAE

A Commercial License in Dubai is granted for business activities that involve the buying / selling of goods, commodities and/or services. Examples of businesses that require a Commercial License include retail outlets, trading establishments, real estate brokerages, logistics companies, and educational / training institutions.

With a single Commercial License, an entity may undertake up to ten allied business activities. A Commercial License is granted by the Department of Economic Development in the emirate where you plan to set up your business establishment. If you are setting up your business in a free zone, the respective Free Zone Authority will apply for a Commercial License with the Department of Economic Development on your behalf.

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How to Apply for a Commercial License in Dubai, UAE

The first step involves the selection of your business entity’s name. This is not so simple as it sounds, for there are rules which specify how you can name your company. For instance, you cannot have a name that has religious connotations or is associated in any way with religion.

You cannot have a name that contradicts your business activity. In simple terms, you cannot have the word Consulting as part of your company’s name if it is going to be involved in trading. It is always preferred that the name of your company reflects your business operations.
A company name cannot start with terms like International, Global, or Middle East or their translations. It also cannot have the name of any country or city in it, but nationalities are permitted. For example, you could have the term ‘Italian Restaurant’ as part of your name.
It must not have been taken. If the name has already been registered by another business entity, then you cannot use the name. This is in accordance with trademark law.
You can have your full name associated with your business, such as Thomas Roscoe Design Consultants but not abbreviations like T Roscoe Design Consultants or Thomas R Design Consultants. The rules further state that a name, if used, must be one of the shareholders of the company.
The name, or any part of it, must not mimic any internationally recognized organizations, such as the United Nations.

A good business setup consultant can run a search to find out if the name you have in mind is already registered to another firm. It makes sense to avoid similar-sounding names because you don’t want customers looking for Asian Salon to knock on your door if you run Asian Shipping.

Once you have decided on your unique name, you can lodge an application for a Commercial License with the Department of Economic Development in the emirate where you are planning to launch your business. If you have an experienced company formation specialist in your corner, he/she can guide you correctly as to what additional approvals need to be secured.

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If you are establishing your business on the mainland or offshore, a business setup consultant can be of assistance, ensuring that all the paperwork is in order prior to submission. A company formation expert can also help you with all the other formalities, advising you correctly on what other clearances from Government agencies may be required. This way, you can be sure of getting the requisite Commercial License to kickstart your dream.

With all the hassle taken out of the process, you only need work hard on achieving your business goals. We promise we won’t leave your side even after everything related to establishing your business on the mainland, in a free zone, or offshore has been completed. We will continue to support you, providing you with all the help you need, be it for allied business services like accounting and auditing, or project feasibility reports and detailed market analysis.

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