General Trading Company Formation In Dubai

• Make a business plan
  The development of a business plan is the first stage in launching a general trading business. Market conditions, competitions, products and activities, total number of employees, office space requirements, initial investment, marketing methods, investors, and finance are all variables that should be considered in a successful business plan. The operations of an organization are determined by several elements. Examine these factors in depth and design a sound company strategy.

• Select a Jurisdiction
  The Dubai market is divided into three categories: free zones, offshore, and mainland. In Dubai, there are now 48 free zones. The free zone provides investors with 100 percent tax exemption on business and personal income, as well as 100 percent ownership. In order to establish a corporation on the mainland, business investors must obtain a sponsor who would own 51 percent of the company. An offshore company is one that is established in a country other than the investor’s home country. Choose the authority that best suits your company’s needs. It is preferable to establish your business on the mainland of Dubai since you will have more exposure to customers, you will be able to trade with other enterprises in Dubai, there will be no restrictions on the issuance of work visas, and you will be able to open several branches.

• Locate a Sponsor
  If you want to start a business on the Dubai mainland, you’ll need to locate a sponsor. Your company will be 51 percent owned by the sponsor. You can’t launch a business on the mainland unless it’s sponsored by a UAE national. Local sponsorship and corporate sponsorship are the two types of sponsorship. A local sponsor will own 51% of your company, but a corporate sponsor would grant you 100% ownership via an investor’s right protection contract.

• Formalities in the legal system
  Obtaining a business license is important since it makes your company lawful. A general trading license is required for every company that trades, imports, or exports. This license covers the sale of clothing, accessories, equipment, furniture and fixtures, and electrical appliances, among other things. The following are the steps to obtain a general trading license:

• Choose a trade name for your business.
• Make a schedule for your company activity.
• Request DED’s initial approval.
• Obtaining external approvals, if necessary
• Prepare a Memorandum of Association (MOA) and have your partners sign it.
• Choose a business site and have an tenancy contract attested by Ejari drawn up.
• To apply, go to the Department of Economic Development’s website (DED)
• Pay the fee for the license’s issuing.

Original documentation must be submitted to the Commercial Registry at the trade license and commercial registration department if you are applying for a license in a free zone or offshore. After receiving clearance from the trade license and commercial registration department, the DED will issue a general trading license.