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There comes a need to get a business license in Dubai for starting a business. Common kinds of licenses issued in the emirate for businesses are commercial and professional licenses. Here, we can see the differences between these two.
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Commercial licenses in the United Arab Emirates can be given to businesses that sell and buy products. Businesses that operate outside and within the UAE get a Commercial License in Dubai. The commercial licenses of the UAE have several ways for their commercial activities.
You can trade locally by applying for the general trading license of UAE. File the export or import authorization form along with licensing authority. UAE has several business services and licenses to exchange products like machines, electronics, machinery and building materials.
The business activity to sell tangible products needs a commercial license. Activities for the approval in issuance of commercial licenses are electronic trading, general trading and software trading.
The commercial license can be issued for the limited liability company that gives shareholders limited liabilities and debts.
Businesses or individuals can use the people’s intellectual abilities to get a Professional License for offering their services in UAE and Dubai. It’s known as Civil Works Corporation if the business has more than one male owner.
Lawyers, auditors and consultants get professional licenses in Dubai. Craftsmen, IT service providers and mechanics are allowed to apply for the UAE Technical License. Expats having technical degrees own 100% of the company and are eligible to become the ultimate owners.
Professional licenses can be obtained for those having the special knowledge or skill set and need to get service in exchange for a fee.
Expats can have 100% ownership if they have a professional license and become the sole owner.
The minimum share capital to open the company with the professional license is Dhs 150,000.
The professional license is acquired for Dhs 11,000.
Professional license holders can become the sole responsibility and establish business in all liabilities and debts.
The commercial trade license acts as a security and supervision for trading firms. Here are the advantages of holding a commercial license.
Professional skills are mandatory for service-oriented companies. One must have a UAE professional trade license to open a business in the UAE.
Originally posted 2021-10-27 06:35:42.