Trading Without
Boundaries.
Dubai's strategic location makes it the ultimate hub for global trade. Whether you're importing, exporting, or selling locally, a commercial license is your legal gateway to the UAE's lucrative markets.
What Is A Commercial License?
A commercial license is required for any company engaged in trading, purchasing, or selling goods and related services. It is the gold standard for commercial trading businesses in the UAE.
Flexible Ownership Options
**Free Zone:** 100% foreign ownership of your business.
**Mainland (LLC):** 51% UAE citizen ownership and 49% foreign ownership, allowing you to trade freely anywhere in the UAE.
7 Steps to Your
Commercial Trade License.
Choose Legal Entity
Select the most appropriate legal structure for your business (e.g., LLC, Sole Proprietorship, or Branch).
Decide Activity
Identify specific trading activities your business will perform to ensure correct categorization.
Identify Partners
Add partners as per the entity type and identify stake allocation, profit, and loss distribution.
Reserve Trade Name
Reserve your business name through company registers or use an automatically generated trade name.
Commercial Register Data
Add capital value into the commercial register data; other fields will be pre-filled automatically.
Receive Payment Voucher
A payment voucher will be issued by the DED once all initial data is verified.
Final Payment
Make the final payment to receive your legally valid commercial license in Dubai.
Trading Benefits
A commercial license offers unparalleled flexibility for businesses involved in moving goods across borders or within the UAE.
Multi-Product Trading
Permits the company to trade more than one product type under a single license.
UAE Wide Operations
Trade in any region across the United Arab Emirates, maximizing market reach.
No Compulsory Audit
Auditing is not mandatory for the annual renewal of your commercial license.
Foreign Recruitment
Request employment visas to recruit and sponsor talented staff from overseas.
International Trade
Fully permitted for foreign commercial activities and global trading opportunities.
Location Flexibility
Select your business location anywhere within the strategic geography of Dubai.
Simplified Reporting
Easier reporting of financial transactions, turnover, and profit Compared to other licenses.
100% Profit Repatriation
Establish in a free zone to revert 100% of profits and enjoy tax exemptions.
Business Activities
- Trade Name Reservation
- Initial Approval
- License Issuance
- Financial Reporting Support
License Renewal
Your commercial license is valid for **one year**. At Habibi (SAB), we handle the transition from the initial registration to the renewal phase seamlessly.
5 Year Extension
Once renewed, the validity can be extended up to 5 years.
Renew with Ease
Simplified renewal process with minimal documentation.
No Mandatory Audit
Most commercial activities don't require audits for renewal.
Staff Visas
Maintain your employee quotas during each renewal cycle.