Licenses And Registration
Introduction
Navigating the intricate landscape of business licenses and registrations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) requires expert guidance and a deep understanding of the local regulatory environment.
In the UAE, obtaining the appropriate licenses and ensuring proper registration is not just a legal obligation—it is a crucial step towards ensuring the legitimacy and smooth operation of your business. Whether you are launching a startup, opening a branch of an existing company, or seeking to expand your business activities, compliance with the UAE’s regulatory framework is essential.
Registration with the Chamber of Commerce– membership of the Chamber of Commerce of the relevant Emirate is required before proceeding with the business.
The DED must provide the No Objection Certificate, which is the initial approval to proceed with company development and licence acquisition.
Ministries
Authorised ministries for manufacturing, trading, transportation for licenses like automobiles, healthcare, wholesales, services etc. are:
- Ministry of Culture and Youth – Media Regulatory Office (MRO)
- Printing of newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, books and brochures, music and music manuscripts, maps, atlases, posters, advertising catalogues, prospectuses and other printed advertising, postage stamps, taxation stamps, documents of title, cheques and other security papers.
- Printing on labels or tags (lithographic, gravure printing, flexographic printing, other
- Composition, typesetting, phototypesetting, pre-press data input including scanning and optical character recognition, electronic make-up
Dubai Maritime Authority (DMCA)
- Repair And Maintenance of Locomotives and Railroad Cars (Except Factory Rebuilding or Factory Conversion)
- Repair and Routine Maintenance of Ships
- Repair and Maintenance of Pleasure Boats
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA)
- Repair and maintenance of aircraft (except factory conversion, factory overhaul, factory rebuilding)
- Repair and maintenance of aircraft engines
- Repair of pinball machines and other coin-operated games
Ministry of Economy (MOE)
- Activities of employment placement agencies
- Intellectual property services
- Personnel search, selection referral and placement activities
Waste Department
- Wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap and materials for recycling
- Dismantling of automobiles, computers, televisions etc.
- Packing packaging materials trading
Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Retail sale of pharmaceuticals and medical goods, toilet articles on special stores.
- Medicals, surgical articles, requisite trading
- Activities of optician and other retail sale of goods in specialised stores
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
- Training consultancy
- Dance institutions, drama schools, photography schools, professional examination review courses etc.
- Educational support activities
Dubai Police (DP) Road and Transport Authority (RTA)
- Transport by tanks that pump out and transport wastewater
- Collection of non-hazardous waste
- Sale, Maintenance and Repair of Motorcycles and Related Parts and Accessories
Telecommunications And Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
- Retail sale of computers
- Retail sale of non-customized software, including video games
- Retail sale of audio and video equipment in special stores.
Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA)
- Equipment trading of e-games and entertainment halls
- Wholesale of computers and computer peripheral equipment
- Firefighting Safety equipment trading
Emirates Post Group (EPG)
- Mail pre-sorting services
- Provision of mailbox rental and other mailing activities
- Photocopies
Tourism Department (TD)
- Provision of accommodation in campgrounds, trailer parks
- Provision for space and facilities for recreational vehicles
- Protective shelters or plain bivouac facilities
Central Bank of the UAE (CB)
- Activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding
- Risk and damage evaluation
- Assessing insurance claims
Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)
- Investment consultancy
- Financial advisory and analysis
- Compliance consultancy
WHY US?
At LEGALLANDS LLP, we offer a full spectrum of services to assist with every aspect of business licensing and registration. Our team of experienced legal professionals is well- versed in the specific requirements and procedures of various jurisdictions within the UAE, including Mainland Licences, Free-zone licences, off-shore licences.
Our commitment to excellence, deep local knowledge, and personalized service makes us the preferred choice for businesses across the UAE.
