Trade license support
Establishing a business within the UAE or any country located in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is quite lucrative - still, managing the legal boundaries can be intricate. Alongside other essential requirements, one primary consideration for establishing your business is obtaining a trade license. This is where Gulf Integrity comes in. Our Dubai based company operating across the GCC and having more than a decade industry experience offers comprehensive trade license support services that ensure compliance, speed, and ease while enabling you to focus on other aspects of the business.
Why Choose Us?
Significance of Having a Trade License
A trade license is not just a paper, it’s a paper that provides you access to unparalleled opportunities and services:
Who Needs a Trade License?
A trade license is mandatory for all the business entities within the UAE and the GCC, including:
- Startups and SMEs
- Large corporate firms and branches of multinationals
- Freelance and consultancy service providers
- Digital and Ecommerce businesses
- International investors
- Entities operating as Free Zone, Offshore, or Mainland
Regardless of the size or activity of your business, there is no existing legal framework that permits conducting business without a valid trade license, and doing so would incur heavy backlash
Gulf Integrity Company – Your Partner for Business Solutions
For over ten years now, Gulf Integrity Company has become a profound name in business setup and trade license services in the GCC. Their understanding of every nuance of the licensing procedure makes them best placed to help clients set up their businesses.
We offer the following services:
- Business Activity Assessment: Based on your needs, we assist you in selecting an appropriate jurisdiction and type of license.
- Documentation and Application: We prepare the documents and handle their submission and translation.
- Government Liaison: We liaise directly with the relevant authorities for swift approvals.
- Local Sponsorship Assistance: We support mainland businesses that require UAE national sponsors.
- License Renewal and Modification: We administer renewals, amendments, and upgrades to business activities of your licenses.
- Post License Support: We also provide PRO services, as well as visa application and bank account organization post licensing.
The Purpose of having a Trade License
A trade license is a document provided by the local governmental administrative body granting an enterprise the capacity to engage in specified economic, professional, or business activities. It ensures a legal minimum is not breached for the activities and is required for every commercial entity intending to trade within the UAE or the entire GCC region.
The following types of trade licenses are provided in the UAE:
- Commercial License: This license applies to buying, selling, and trading of goods or commodities.
- Professional License: This license applies to service providers, consultants, and skilled professionals.
- Industrial License: This includes manufacturing, industrial, or production-based activities
- Tourism License: This applies to businesses involved in travel, tour operations, and hospitality
Depending on the structure of your business, the licenses can be obtained from the Department of Economic Development (DED) of each emirate or from respective Free Zone Authorities.
Timelines and Support:
Depending on the business activity and structure, most trade licenses in the UAE are processed in 3 to 10 working days. We aim to reduce waiting times and allow you to become operational without unnecessary delays.