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Business Licensing UAE

The Right License for
Your UAE Business

BizLaunch makes obtaining a trade license in Dubai straightforward. We handle commercial, industrial, professional, and tourism licenses across mainland, free zone, and offshore jurisdictions — tailored to your business needs.

With over a decade of expertise, BizLaunch is a trusted choice for business setup and licensing services across Dubai and the UAE. Our experienced team ensures a smooth application and maintenance process — tailored to your specific business type, activity, and jurisdiction.

Set Up in a UAE Free Zone

Dubai's free zones are special economic hubs designed for international business. With 50+ free zones catering to every industry — from fintech and media to healthcare and logistics — free zone setup offers the fastest path to 100% foreign-owned business in the UAE. BizLaunch matches you to the right free zone for your activity, budget, and visa needs, then handles the entire application process.

💡Estimated setup cost: AED 10,000 – 50,000 depending on free zone, activity, and office type.

Key Benefits

  • 100% foreign ownership — no local sponsor required
  • 0% corporate and personal income tax
  • Full repatriation of profits and capital
  • Customs duty exemptions on imports and exports
  • Fast visa processing compared to Mainland
  • Flexible office options: flexi-desk, co-working, or dedicated office
  • Simplified setup process guided by free zone authority
  • Access to 50+ UAE free zones matched to your industry

License Types Available

Commercial License

Ideal for trading companies — import, export, re-export and distribution within the free zone and internationally. 100% foreign ownership with full profit repatriation.

Industrial License

For manufacturing and production activities within designated free zones. Access dedicated industrial land, utilities, and customs duty exemptions.

Professional License

For service-based businesses: consultancy, IT, media, education, and healthcare. 100% expat ownership permitted with no local sponsor required.

Tourism License

Travel agencies, tour operators, and hospitality businesses operating within free zones benefit from streamlined tourism licensing and dedicated support.

Free Zone — Visa Entitlement

Visa quota based on office size. Flexi-desk typically allows 1–3 visas. Dedicated offices allow more.

Mainland — Visa Entitlement

Resident visas required for management and employees. Larger quota capacity — no cap for most activities.

Offshore — Visa Entitlement

Offshore company holders are not entitled to UAE resident visas. Ideal for international operations only.

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