There are a few conditions that must be met if you're an investor with a keen interest in getting a business licence in Dubai. A commercial licence enables up to ten activities, therefore you must first choose the main type of operation and any supplemental activities that will be performed under the licence. The following step is to choose the kind of company to register in Dubai after taking all of the available options into account.

The business must register with the Companies Registry after determining its legal structure. After completing this, the investor must submit a number of documents to the Dubai Department of Economic Development and the Federal Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates in order to get a business licence.

• These documents include an application form with the business name in both English and Arabic.
• The initial lease contract of the company's registered address.
• The authorization from the Building Department of Dubai Municipality permitting the use of the office space as a business location.
• Proof of payment for the license fee.

It is also crucial to keep in mind that depending on the type of company being registered and the sort of business, the criteria could change. Before acquiring a commercial licence, some companies may be required to obtain extra regulatory permits. To learn about the exact requirements and processes for acquiring a commercial licence in Dubai, it is advisable to speak with a business setup representative or a legal counsel.

• A Dubai commercial license allows various business activities to be undertaken, such as import and export.
• The sale of electronic products, brokerage services, and real estate-related services are also permitted.
• To lawfully conduct business in Dubai, you must have a professional licence.
• The commercial licence also covers entities in Dubai that offer healthcare services
• Subsidiaries of foreign corporations and tourism-related businesses operating in the emirate are also required to get a Dubai commercial licence.
• A Dubai company's trading license is limited to a maximum of ten operations.
• A business with fewer than ten operations can complete the list of services or products after the license has been granted.

In Dubai, a commercial licence can be renewed after being granted for a year. The new trade licence has a four-year validity period.

The following papers must be supplied in order to apply for a renewal:

• A copy or the original of the current commercial licence
• A duplicate of the office space lease agreement.
• If necessary, authorization from the appropriate authorities.
• Information on accommodations for workers at businesses with foreign shareholders.