How to Start a Business in Dubai?
Businesses from everywhere throughout the world have begun establishing their presence in Dubai. From entertainment and leisure to construction and banking, businesses in different regions have opened their branches in Dubai. Whether you are searching for an international fashion outlet or a world-class restaurant offering exotic cuisine, you will find it in Dubai. MSZ corporate services provider is a Dubai based corporate service provider having more than a decade of experience in Business setup. MSZ corporate services provider assists to start your business in Dubai, your satisfaction will always be our delight.
Type of business:
First, you must decide on what business to start in Dubai. The license that you get relies on the type of business. The business can be a professional, commercial, Tourism or industrial businessProfessional License: This license is issued to those individuals whose work relies on their mental skills, scientific talents, intellectual abilities and academic achievement such as,
- Consultants
- Lawyers
- Auditors
- Carpentry
- Beauty salons
- Medical services
- Repair services
- Printing and publishing
- Computer graphic design services
- Management consultancy
Commercial License: This license is issued to the company practicing activities such as,
- Contracting
- Furniture’s trading
- General Trading
- Real Estate
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Foodstuff trading
- Metals & its products trading
- Building materials trading
- Mechanical & engineering equipment trading
Tourism License:
- Outbound Tour Operator
- Inbound Tour Operator
- Travel Agent
- Travel Agency
Industrial License: This license is issued to the manufacturing enterprises and industrial companies such as,
- Food industries
- Manufacture of medicines
- Charcoal Production
- Manufacturing of garments and rugs
- Fodder and fertilizers manufacturing
- Light aircraft manufacturing & maintenance
- The casting of steel and iron
- Manufacture of petroleum products
- Manufacturing of bags, shoes and leather products
- Manufacturing of wood, wood products, and Furniture
Jurisdiction:
You have to select the jurisdiction it completely relies on your business activity, demands and requirements- Mainland
- Freezone
- Offshore
Ownership:
There are two types of business ownership in Dubai. If you are applying for a license in any of the Free trade zones in Dubai, the advantage is you get 100% Business ownership. But if you are applying for a license in Dubai outside the Free trade zones, then you have to search for a local partner (UAE national).Documents Required For Business in Dubai Mainland
- Passport copy of all the shareholder(s)
- Copy of visa stamp page/tourist visa of all shareholder(s)
- Passport size pictures with the white background of all shareholder(s)
- Passport copy of the local sponsor
- Emirates ID of the local sponsor
- Family book of the local sponsor
- Trade names for the proposed company
Documents Required for Business in Dubai Freezone
- Passport copy of all the shareholder(s)
- Copy of visa stamp page/tourist visa of all shareholder(s)
- Passport size pictures with the white background of all shareholder(s)
- Trade names for the proposed company
- Bank statement
- Utility bill
Documents Required for Business in Dubai Offshore
- Passport copy of all the shareholder(s)
- Copy of visa stamp page/tourist visa of all shareholder(s)
- Passport size pictures with the white background of all shareholder(s)
- Trade names for the proposed company
- Bank statement
- Utility bill