Commercial License
Essential for businesses buying, selling, or distributing goods, including retail and wholesale operations.
Dubai trade licence
Secure Your Dubai Trade License
Starting a business in Dubai’s thriving economy begins with securing the right trade license. Whether you are launching a startup, expanding a global enterprise, or establishing a digital brand, a trade license is your legal permit to operate and grow in the UAE.
The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and various Free Zone authorities issue these licenses. Choosing the correct structure from the start ensures legal compliance, protects your assets, and positions your business for scalability.
Licence types
Choose the Right License for Your Business
The type of licence you need is dictated by your core revenue-generating activities. We help you identify the exact fit.
Professional License
Tailored for service providers, consultants, artisans, and specialized professionals.
Industrial License
Required for businesses engaged in manufacturing, production, or assembly.
E-Commerce License
Designed specifically for digital entrepreneurs trading goods and services through online platforms.
General Trading License
A versatile option that allows you to trade a wide variety of goods under a single umbrella permit.
Business jurisdiction
Select Your Business Jurisdiction
Where you set up dictates how you can operate. NEXO Services will guide you through the structural and financial differences to find your ideal location.
Dubai Mainland
Operate anywhere in the UAE and trade directly with the local market without restrictions. Mainland setups are ideal for retail spaces, government contracting, and businesses needing maximum local reach.
Free Zone
Benefit from 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and simplified customs procedures. Free zones are perfect for international trade, specialized industries, and remote entrepreneurs looking for a streamlined setup.
Offshore
Establish a holding company or conduct business entirely outside the UAE. This structure offers maximum privacy, asset protection, and tax efficiency, though it does not permit physical office space within the UAE.
Business advantages
The Strategic Benefits of a Dubai Trade License
A correctly structured licence gives your company the credibility and access it needs to grow.
ADVANTAGE 01
Financial Advantages
Benefit from highly favorable corporate tax structures and 0% personal income tax.
ADVANTAGE 02
Global Connectivity
Leverage world-class infrastructure to import, export, and distribute across the globe effortlessly.
ADVANTAGE 03
Market Credibility
A fully licensed business gains immediate trust with domestic regulators, banks, and international partners.
ADVANTAGE 04
Residency & Sponsorship
Secure the ability to sponsor yourself, your family, and your workforce for UAE residency visas.
End-to-end assistance
How NEXO Services Simplifies Your Setup
Navigating government approvals, legal documentation, and local regulations can be complex and time-consuming. NEXO Services acts as your dedicated partner, handling the end-to-end process so you can focus on building your business.
Strategic Advisory
We analyze your business model to recommend the most cost-effective license type and jurisdiction.
Document Processing
We handle name approvals, draft the Memorandum of Association (MOA), and manage Ejari (tenancy) registrations.
Fast-Track Approvals
Leveraging our direct relationships with the DET and Free Zone authorities, we expedite your application to get you operational faster.
Post-Setup Support
Beyond the initial license, we assist with corporate bank account opening, Golden Visa processing, PRO services, and Corporate Tax/VAT compliance.
Ready to get licensed?
Launch your Dubai business with complete confidence.
Speak with NEXO Services for the right licence, jurisdiction and end-to-end setup support.