Setting up a trading company in Dubai
Import, export, or distribution of products on the local and international market.
A trading license allows you to trade specific groups of goods within a stable legal system.
To start you need to prepare:
Funds for opening
15,000 – 38,000 AED
Choice of Activity and name
Proof of income
Contract or license
Bank statement
Personal or Company Account
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Trading company
This type of business (Trading License) allows for the legal sale of goods both within the UAE and outside its borders. You can opt for a general license (General Trading), which covers almost all products, or a license specific to a given industry, e.g., clothing or electronics.
Main benefits:
Full capital control – the possibility of 100% foreign ownership in most commercial sectors.
No income tax – zero personal income tax rate for owners and employees.
Access to global routes – the UAE’s strategic location facilitates logistics between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Stable currency – the dirham (AED) exchange rate is permanently pegged to the US dollar (USD).
Ease of re-export – simplified customs procedures for goods shipped further around the world.
Passport Copy
6 months validity at least.
Proof of income
For opening bank account in UAE – employed – work contract for at least 1 year in English – personal bank statement in English with stated income for at least 6 months
For company owners – company License in English and bank statement in English
Bank statements
Personal and company bank account statements for last 6 months. With page of information of balance, and title page of account owner name in English
Passport photo
For Visa we need a digital studio quality standard passport photo
Decisions
Decisions about parters, shared capital, company name and company Activity
Professional Company LLC
PROCESS and cost brakedown
Professional Company
GOVERNMENT FEES + OUR FEES
TOTAL COST 29,600 – 35,100 AED
- Our Setup Fee – 10,000 AED
- License Specific Activity – 8,000 – 12,300 AED
- Office Ejari – 7,500 – 10,000 AED
- Single investor Visa, 4,100 AED
- *extra investor Visa 3,600 AED
Govenrnment and service costs
OUR service fee – 10,000 AED – separate – you can book a service by clicking link below here or at the Pricelist page.
Government fees Clients pay independently. Most of the cases we open company online, and then the license payment is done before arrival to UAE.
License cost for an LLC starts from 8,120 AED Some licenses can cost up to 15,600 AED depending on Activity. – These payments can be done by card on government website.
Office ejari, for virtual office will cost 7,500 AED if you do not need employees, and will go up to 10,000 AED if you shall require hiring staff.
Process takes up to 3 days
Visa process in UAE
Day 1. Establishment card. after approval we make Entry permit. We make PCR test for biometrics
Day 2-3. Entry permit is approved and we process Change status. Same Day we attend Visa Medical test, Emirates ID Biometrics – Attend fingerptint collection for Emirates ID.
Day 4. We make application for Visa stamping, and collect stamped visa on passport
This process might take longer in high season – October-April
Company bank Account
Company bank Account requires documentation.
- Bank statement from home country, personal and company in Engish.
- Proof of income – company license in English.
- Company profile, 5 buyers and 5 suppliers.
- Dubai Company and personal Documents.
- Most of the banks require visiting in the branch, some require office inspection. Some do not require bank statement from home country.
Stage 1. After Entry to UAE
Company is ready and now we need to issue Resident Investor Visa for company owner/owners. This process cannot be done without presence in UAE. I will be with you all the way, and you will be paying fees directly to counters.
- Establishment card 570 AED
- Immigration entry permit 1,200 AED,
- Change status 660 AED
- Medical test VIP 755 AED (slow for 300 AED), Emirates ID 370 AED,
- Visa stamping VIP 927,
- AED Personal bank opening – 0 AED
Proces takes 3 days in months april-september and it takes 5-14 days in months october-march
Personal Bank Account opening
After Visa stamping we are waiting 2-3 Government will send Emirates ID to the Post office. These documents are necessary to open any UAE Bank Account.
The personal bank account is in AED, but it is possible to get Euro, USD Etc. Some banks send ATM cards to clients’ home countries for 250 AED. Other banks print a card on the spot. Some require attending the branch, some have smart app. Fastest option takes 50 minutes.
Bank account opening is Free.
The process is completed in Emirates.
Having a company in UAE
Your company license requires renewal every year.
Your Investor resident Visa has 3 years of validity.
You can freely issue invoices from your UAE company globally, when invoicing local UAE companies you should Include 5% VAT. For outside UAE for services its 0% export VAT
After reaching 360,000 AED turnover you should register at FTA and get TRN number.
F.A.Q.
Trading company
Do I need to have a warehouse to trade?
A standard trading license requires physical space. However, you can use small warehouse solutions or shared warehouses registered in the Ejari system.
As a foreigner, can I own 100% of a trading company in Dubai?
Currently, UAE law allows foreigners to fully own most trading categories without the need for a local partner with a majority stake.
How long does it take to set up a trading company in the UAE?
Obtaining the license itself usually takes 3 to 7 business days. The entire process, including a residence visa and bank account, usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Can you set up a trading company for me without me coming to the UAE?
We can carry out the initial stages, such as name reservation and license registration, remotely. However, the visa process and medical examinations require your physical presence in the Emirates.
How can I use the money I earn in the UAE?
You will receive a debit card and access to online banking. You can manage your money globally, paying for goods and services around the world.
Can I pay for the service later, once I arrive?
Most official fees must be paid in advance to begin the process of registering and reserving your trade name.
Choice of Activities
- There are thousands of activities to choose from for a professional companies. These are ones, that are the most popular.
- Marketing Management Services
- Project Management Services
- Interior Design. Design services. Photo Studio
- Website development, Content provider, Portal
- It Consultancy, Software development services
- Commercial brokers, Branding Services,
- Ice cream Shop, Coffee Shop, Pastry Shop
- Lifestyle coaching, Training institute
Some Activities require extrenal approval.
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We Collect you from your hotel and drive you around the procedures in the City. you get a plan od your stay and we work since 7 am till 2 pm on your Visa, so the rest of the day you can Enjoy Dubai.
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