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Trading

Import, export and re-export through one of the world's busiest trade corridors.

Industry Setup Signals

Activity

Defined

Licence

Mapped

Visas

Planned

Banking

Reviewed

Recommended Approach

Recommended setup

A general trading licence lets you move multiple product categories under one company; mainland suits businesses trading directly within the UAE market, free zone suits import/re-export models.

Requirements

What to expect

Licensing

We identify the closest permitted business activity and whether it belongs in mainland, free zone or a regulated route.

Visa Requirements

Visa planning depends on shareholder count, office package and future hiring needs; we align the licence with your expected headcount.

Banking

Banks review activity, ownership, transaction profile and documentation. We prepare the file before introductions begin.

Office Requirements

Depending on the activity, a flexi desk, virtual facility or physical office may be enough. We confirm before you choose a package.

Questions

Frequently asked

A general trading licence typically covers multiple product categories under one company, so you are not restricted to a single product line - useful if your business imports or trades a varied range of goods.

It depends on your customers - mainland suits businesses selling directly within the UAE market, while free zone suits import, export and re-export models that trade internationally or through other companies rather than direct local retail.

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