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DUBAI COMMERCIAL LICENSE | TRADING | UAE

Fast-Track Your Dubai Commercial License

100% Profit Repatriation. Zero Hassle. Let NEXO Services handle the government paperwork, legal structuring, and bank account setup so you can focus on scaling your trade operations.

Dubai Commercial License

What is a Commercial License in Dubai?

If your business model revolves around buying, selling, importing, or exporting goods, a Commercial License is your essential legal foundation in the UAE. Issued primarily by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) for mainland companies, this license grants you the legal authority to trade products both within the thriving local UAE market and across international borders.

Buy & SellImport & ExportUAE Market AccessInternational Trade
Dubai Commercial License document
A clear legal foundation for trade operations in Dubai.
Trading Activities

Build your licence around the products you trade

A major advantage of the Dubai Commercial License is its flexibility across related trading categories.

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Automobiles & Spare Parts

IT

Computer Systems, Hardware & Software

F

Foodstuffs & FMCG

H

Furniture & Home Fixtures

M

Medical & Surgical Equipment

T

Readymade Garments & Textiles

C

Construction & General Contracting

Bundle up to 10 related commercial activities under a single licence, subject to DET activity grouping and approval.
Licensed Dubai commercial business
Strategic Advantages

Operational freedom for growing trade businesses

A Dubai Commercial License gives your company a credible platform to trade, hire, bank and scale.

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Financial Freedom

Enjoy 100% repatriation of your capital and business profits.

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Workforce Scalability

Sponsor and hire foreign employees according to your physical office space and applicable approvals.

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Global Logistics

Import goods from overseas and export globally through Dubai's ports and aviation hubs.

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Corporate Banking

Establish credible corporate bank accounts for international trade finance and high-volume transactions.

Setup Costs & Government Fees

Plan your launch with a clear cost view

The total cost depends on your legal structure, such as an LLC or Branch Office, office location and visa requirements. These figures are general estimates and can vary by application.

Note: Annual office leasing and Ejari registration costs are separate and vary widely by location.
Cost ComponentTypical Range (AED)
Trade Name Reservation620 – 2,000
Initial DET Approval100 – 500
Core Commercial License Fee10,000 – 25,000
MOA Notarization1,000 – 2,000
Chamber of Commerce Registration620 – 1,200
Establishment Card1,500 – 2,000
Investor Visa (Per Visa)3,500 – 7,000
How NEXO Accelerates Your Setup

From DET approval to banking, handled end to end

Navigating DET approvals, drafting legal memorandums and coordinating government paperwork can stall your launch. NEXO Services turns the process into a clear, fast-tracked setup experience so you can focus on trading.

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Smart Activity Grouping

We analyse your business model to select and bundle permitted activities, maximizing your operational scope without unnecessary extra fees.

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End-to-End Document Processing

From DET name approval and MOA notarisation to Ejari registration, our team coordinates the administrative steps.

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Visa & Bank Account Assistance

After licence issuance, we help initiate investor visas, employee labour quotas and corporate bank account applications with trusted UAE banking partners.

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Compliance & Renewals

We monitor expiry dates and manage annual licence renewals to reduce the risk of penalties or operational downtime.

NEXO consultant reviewing a commercial license application
A faster, clearer path from application to active trading.
Ready to Trade in Dubai?

Fast-track your Commercial License with NEXO Services

Get practical guidance on activities, legal structure, government fees, visas and corporate banking.

NEXO ServicesCommercial licensing, government documentation, visas, banking assistance and annual renewals.