Getting a business license is the most important thing to do if you want to start your business in the UAE. This establishes the nature of your corporation and your company’s legitimacy. Categorise your business according to the list provided by UAQ Free Trade Zone and you are ready to apply for your business license.
The UAE offers great opportunities for service providers and the services sector is one of the key drivers in the economic growth of the UAE. In UAQ Free Trade Zone, Service Licenses help service companies to incorporate companies, market and distribute their services.
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A freelance license or work permit allows an individual to operate as a freelance professional, and conduct business in one’s birth name as opposed to a brand name or company. It is designed for individuals who operate in technology, media and film sectors, and is issued to talent roles, creative roles and selected administrative roles.
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A company incorporated in the UAE will need a business license if it is involved in the process of manufacturing and production, where natural material is transformed to finished goods. A physical office or warehouse is mandatory for Industrial Licenses and the UAQ Free Trade Zone offers leasable land units with the lowest operating costs in this region for industries.
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Start with the activity your business will carry out. Use the licence summaries above to compare trading, general trading, service, freelance and industrial options. Your selected activities and operating needs help determine the appropriate licence route.
When you are ready, review the business setup steps. If you are unsure which option fits your planned activities, contact UAQ Free Trade Zone for guidance before you apply.
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