A professional license is for qualified professionals or individuals (Consultants, Engineers, Architects, Teachers, Doctors, etc.). The license permits them to obtain a job in their area of expertise in Dubai. Commercial license business owners can engage in commercial activities like trading goods and services, construction, renting, etc. in the United Arab Emirates.

The number of visas/work permits depends on the jurisdiction the company is registered within the free trade zone, and the office space size that enterprise has leased for the purpose.

The business setup cost for a Mainland depends on the business activity, size of the business, and the location you choose for your office space. The cost of a business varies from free zone to free zone and depends on the number of visas. You can contact us to receive the actual quotation amount.

In most free zones, you can run only two business activities under one license. On the other hand, you are allowed to undertake 10 activities on the Mainland. However, the activities must fall under DED’s guidelines.

After all the relevant processes to register your company are done, you can contact any bank directly, or apply with Almarwa Groupe Business Setup, who will open a local or international corporate bank account per your business’ needs.

Yes, but only after approval by the authorised bodies.

You will need to register your trade name in the Department of Economy respective to the Emirate you plan to establish your business in.

There are three different types of licenses, according to business activities chosen:

● Commercial license to engage in the trading business.
● Professional license for professional services.
● Industrial license if you have a manufacturing or industrial business.

The type of license you apply for directly impacts the total cost. The cost varies per the type of license – General Trading, Commercial, Industrial, Service and so on. Usually, the cost of a free zone license in Dubai is approx. AED 10K to 50K.
You have options to choose among – a Free Zone Company (FZC), Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Branch of a Foreign Company, or Branch of a UAE Company if you opt for a Free Zone business structure. Based on the option you choose, your registration formalities and various other charges vary. The cost of registering a free zone company is approx. AED 15K to 50K.