What are the mainland trade license categories in Dubai?

The mainland trade license categories in Dubai are:

  1. Commercial: This is the most common type of mainland trade license. It is issued to businesses that engage in commercial activities, such as trading, wholesaling, and retailing.
  2. Professional: This type of license is issued to businesses that provide professional services, such as accounting, legal, and engineering services.
  3. Industrial: This type of license is issued to businesses that engage in manufacturing or processing activities.
  4. Tourism: This type of license is issued to businesses that provide tourism-related services, such as hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies.
  5. Branch: This type of license is issued to businesses that are a branch of a foreign company.

Here are some additional details about each of the mainland trade license categories:

  1. Commercial: Commercial trade licenses are issued to businesses that engage in a wide range of commercial activities, including trading, wholesaling, and retailing. The minimum capital requirement for a commercial trade license is AED 100,000.
  2. Professional: Professional trade licenses are issued to businesses that provide professional services, such as accounting, legal, and engineering services. The minimum capital requirement for a professional trade license is AED 300,000.
  3. Industrial: Industrial trade licenses are issued to businesses that engage in manufacturing or processing activities. The minimum capital requirement for an industrial trade license is AED 500,000.
  4. Tourism: Tourism trade licenses are issued to businesses that provide tourism-related services, such as hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies. The minimum capital requirement for a tourism trade license is AED 1 million.
  5. Branch: Branch trade licenses are issued to businesses that are a branch of a foreign company. The minimum capital requirement for a branch trade license is the same as the minimum capital requirement for the parent company.

The specific mainland trade license category that you need will depend on the nature of your business. For example, if you are starting a retail business, you will need to apply for a commercial trade license. If you are starting a law firm, you will need to apply for a professional trade license.

The application process for a mainland trade license can be complex. It is recommended to use a business setup service like BizDaddy to help you with the application process. BizDaddy can help you choose the right mainland trade license category for your business and ensure that your application is compliant with all the relevant regulations.