The Dubai Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a set of requirements for foreign investors to comply with before starting a business in Dubai. These include: a copy of the investors' passport, registration fee and an establishment card. The investment companies in Dubai will arrange this for the investor following completion of the application forms. Business cards can be purchased from the MDA. The same process is followed to issue the business establishment card.

So, what is the process involved in applying for a Trade License in Dubai? If you are just planning to open a small shop/shop/ cafe and do not intend to engage in commercial activity then there is no need to get a Trade License. However if you wish to engage in commercial activity and import, export and even engage in multi-stepped import/export business, then you need to apply for a commercial trading license. This allows you to engage in international trade and commerce with other countries not necessarily within the UAE. You will still need a Business Identity Card and VAT registration.

Obtaining a dubai shtear trading or commercial license is not an easy task. This is because the process involves a lot of paperwork that needs to be submitted along with the application forms. The process is time consuming and therefore it is quite expensive too. Only few people have the ability to follow all the procedures and obtain a dubaishtear business license. Therefore, the investors must seek the help of a professional firm that can help them obtain a dubaishtear trading or commercial license in Dubai.

The Dubai authorities issue thousands of foreign licenses every year. However, the licensing criteria require many factors to be considered and an individual may not be able to obtain the license in some cases. In such situations the investors must approach a specialized firm that can help in the process of obtaining a physical office inside Dubai. The firm will charge an amount for the services but it is worthy as the process of acquiring the license is quite difficult.

The firms can be hired by approaching the Dubai Company Registration Office and request for the services of a legal firm. A legal firm is hired after the application for the business license has been made. The registration of the company is done through the Dubai Company Registration Office. The license is issued by the Dubai Company Registration Office after it is received from the foreign investors. The documents for the registration of the company are sent to the Dubai Company Registration Office by the foreign investors. The office receives the application and verification and then grants the license if it is found that the conditions for registration of the company are fulfilled.

Many businesses seek the help of these firms to help them start their international trading activities in Dubai. There are many firms available on the internet that help the investors to set up the commercial licenses. The firms are specialized in helping out individuals and organizations to set up the commercial licenses in Dubai. Many investors seeking the help can find the information on these sites easily. They can find the contact details of the firms easily and can contact them directly.

The licenses are renewed once a year. This is very important because the location of the business is also important. The location depends upon the type of goods that are being transported. For example, if the goods are commodity, the license can be for exporting or importing of the commodity. If the goods are petroleum products, the license can be for the importation of petroleum products only or the establishment can be involved in both activities.

An e-trader license is required if you wish to trade online in Dubai. The license fee is different for those who are doing business in Dubai as compared to trading online. The e-trader license fee is almost the same as that of the other license types.