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Commercial License

A commercial license in the UAE is a business license that allows you to trade in goods and services. It is the most common type of business license in the UAE and is required for a wide range of businesses.

In order to buy and sell any commodities or goods or be involved in a trading activity, UAE companies must possess a valid Commercial License.

Before applying for a commercial license in UAE, one needs to decide on the trading activities that will be conducted under the same. Have a clear understanding of the type or category of your business activity before you set up a business in UAE.

Business activities related to buying and selling and specific service-oriented endeavors come under a Commercial License. The major activities that come under the commercial license in the UAE are listed below.

  • Logistics

  • Import and export

  • Tourism and Travel

  • Import and Export

  • Brokerage

  • Product-oriented sales (electronics, construction, shops, stores etc)

  • Real Estate

  • Rental business

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