What are the lesser-known business licenses in Dubai?

Posted by Abdul Salam on March 11th, 2020

It is the dream of many to set up a company in Dubai and the other parts of the UAE. Dubai offers mainland and free zones for company incorporation. A smooth company formation is only possible in Dubai if you hire a business consultancy. Because they know the rules and regulations of setting up a company in Dubai. They are well-versed with government policies and terms in Dubai.

The business consultancy helps you in deciding the jurisdiction under which you should form your business. It will help you acquire a business license. There are mainly three different types of business licenses. They are as follows:

· Commercial License

Business owners who business activities like transportation, healthcare, contracting, trading, real estate, food suppliers, rentals, etc. need Commercial license.

· Industrial License

Factory owners that operate factories such as food mills & packaging, carpet manufacturers, word products, furniture manufacturers, appliances % machinery factory and lightening equipment manufacturers need Industrial license

· Professional License

Individuals who work independently like lawyers, consultants, marketers, auditors, writers, organizers, doctors, accountants, freelancers, etc. need a Professional License.

But not many know that other than these licenses, UAE also offers three more licenses. They are as follows:

1. Tourism License

Companies and businesses that provide services related to travel and tourism must have a tourism License. Business activities that are included in this license are services such as guest houses, travel agencies, hotel renting, tourist camps, cruise boat rental, restaurants, etc. Dubai is one of the most visited places in the world due to its high-class lifestyle and class infrastructure.

2. Agricultural License

As the name suggests, individuals and companies that are into the cultivation of growing crops and harvesting crops and grains need an agricultural license. Trading plants and crops, pesticides and fertilizers, pest control, etc. is not possible without acquiring this license in Dubai.

3. Craftsmanship License

Individuals and companies that require physical strength, abilities, and skills need to have this license. The government of the United Arab Emirates issues the craftsmanship license to people who are plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and blacksmiths. Also, companies who hire such people require this license to work effectively under the UAE law.

EBMS is one of the leading business consultancy service providers in the UAE. If you want to know the business license cost in Dubai, contact us today.