The Smile Group was founded in the year 2001. The organization was initiated with an agenda to help individuals start a business in Dubai or any other emirates. For the past 22 years, we have registered over 35,000 companies in the UAE.
The Smile Group helps with crucial paperwork and other governmental permissions which is important while setting up a business in Dubai. We share years of acquaintance with government officials and regulatory authorities, which makes business setup easier.
The Smile Group does not only provide you with the initial needs of business setup in Dubai but also creates an extended scope for your company. We aim at expanding your business in the UAE markets for which, it is important to recognize the scope of the organization.
Hence, the easy accessibility of our UAE business setup consultant will help you form your business in no time!
Apart from sparkling oceans and glittering nightlife, Dubai is celebrated for its favorable environment and extensive support for businesses. Moreover, the perpetual demand for goods, ease of doing business, and proximity to developing markets make it one of the most sought-after locations for start-ups. However, the government mandate companies to procure a trade license in Dubai in order to operate legally and competently.
There are exclusively three types of trade licenses approved and issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in UAE –
Commercial License:- Business entities established with the aim to buy or sell commodities can obtain a commercial license in UAE. This allows them to conduct trading both in and out of their jurisdiction. The business activities covered under this license are goods and commodities trading, import and export, real estate business, logistics enterprises, and more.
Industrial License:- Establishments undertaking industry-oriented initiatives in UAE need an industrial license to operate. Some of the prominent business activities included in an Industrial License are aluminum manufacture, oil, and petroleum industry, etc.
Professional License:- The professional license is yet another type of business license that is issued to individuals who are skilled in a particular profession like teachers, lawyers, carpentry, etc., and are willing to practice the same to earn an income. Similarly, service-focused companies like consultancy services, accounting firms, healthcare services, etc. can apply for a professional license in UAE.
Tourism License:- The tourism license in Dubai is for businesses that want to perform business activities that involve planning and organizing tours. This is a relatively new business trade license in the UAE compared to the rest of the trade licenses available here.
The Smile Group team of experts has decades of experience in assisting small and medium enterprises to achieve their licenses and mandatory permits. They serve as a bridge between the investor and the government authorities facilitating effective communication between them. Moreover, they also send timely reminders regarding the expiry of the license to avoid fines and penalties.
A trade license in Dubai comes with many benefits that can be availed by businesses procuring this license. Some of the major benefits of getting hold of this license are -
Copies of the passports for all the license parties (partners and managers)
A copy of residence visa and NOC (if applicable).
A copy of your visa (if applicable)
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