Trade License Dubai
Trade License Dubai support from Al Hadaf Al Masi helps UAE residents and businesses understand the correct route, current requirements, documents, fees and next steps before submission. We review each case individually and avoid promising outcomes that remain with the official authority.
Trade License Dubai – Overview
Trade License Dubai is the official licence that allows a mainland business to conduct approved activities in Dubai. DET / Invest in Dubai offers multiple licence routes, including normal licences, instant licences and eTrader licences, with the correct choice depending on activity, legal form, ownership and premises requirements. Some activities also require external approvals from sector regulators.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | Dubai Mainland Trade Licence Support |
| Authority | Dubai DET / Invest in Dubai |
| Common Licence Types | Commercial, professional, industrial, eTrader and other activity-specific structures |
| Normal Licence | MOA + site lease; service page states about 10 minutes once ready |
| Instant Licence | For eligible activities; current service page states about 5 minutes |
| eTrader | Current official fee AED 1,070 + AED 300 Dubai Chamber membership |
| Government Fee | Varies by licence type and activity |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Quote case by case |
Government fees, programme rules and processing times can change. Recheck the relevant official service immediately before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- Owner/shareholder identification
- Selected business activity
- Reserved trade name where required
- MOA / constitutional documents for applicable legal forms
- Site lease / Ejari for normal licence where required
- External government approvals for regulated activities
- Additional documents based on legal form and ownership
Government / Service Fees
| Licence / Cost Area | Current Position |
| Normal trade licence | Variable by activity and legal form |
| Instant licence | Variable by selected eligible activity |
| eTrader licence | AED 1,070 licence/knowledge/innovation + AED 300 Dubai Chamber membership on current page |
| External approvals | Separate where required |
| Ejari / premises | Separate |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Quote case by case |
Processing Time
Invest in Dubai currently states that a normal licence can be completed within about 10 minutes once the file is ready, while eligible instant and eTrader licences can be completed within about 5 minutes. Preparation can take longer where trade-name reservation, MOA, premises, external approvals or ownership checks are required.
How the Process Works
- Define the exact business activity and target customers.
- Choose the appropriate legal form and licence type.
- Reserve the trade name and obtain initial/external approvals where required.
- Prepare MOA and premises/Ejari documents for the applicable route.
- Submit the trade-licence application and pay the official invoice.
- Receive the licence and complete establishment, tax, bank and employee registrations as required.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial eligibility / scope review
- Tailored document checklist
- Current official fee and requirement check
- Application / amendment preparation support
- Coordination with the competent authority or visa centre
- Final review and follow-up
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- Dubai/UAE-focused administrative support
- Profile-based preparation
- Clear separation of government and professional fees
- No government-approval guarantees
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance. Final eligibility, approvals, visa validity, licence decisions, official fees and processing times are determined by the relevant government authority or official service provider.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us the basic applicant or company details. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the profile and provide a tailored checklist and next-step plan.
