Trade License Abu Dhabi | Various Licenses in Abu Dhabi

The licences available in for Abu Dhabi business set up are similar or the same as Dubai and the wider UAE. The most common type of licenses for Abu Dhabi includes

Trade License
Commercial License
Industrial License
Professional License
Branch License

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Benefits

The benefits range from license to license but it will depend on your business structure and the activities your company will engage in as what license you will require.

For example, a general trade license is relevant only to businesses who intend to import and export goods outside of the UAE.

Below outlined a few benefits of each of some of the above-named licenses:

Trade License

More credibility
Better exposure to financial aid
Ease of goods trading including import and export of goods

Commercial License

Allows you to trade
Import and export goods in, out and within the UAE
Tax exemptions and double taxation treaties
Selling of several goods
Prospects for foreign trade

Commercial licenses are the umbrella for more specific activity licenses such as the service license, which is specifically aimed at activities including flooring, tiling, carpentry, installation, cleaning, etc.

Industrial License

Government will help provide land at a reduced rate to establish manufacturing unit
Bills including water and electricity will be available at a reduced rate
Innovative products can receive loans easier and at reduced interest rates

What is the process to obtain a license in Abu Dhabi?

The documentation required may vary slightly per license and there are a few key steps to setting up your business license in Abu Dhabi.

To simplify, the key steps include:

Trade name reservation
Selecting legal form of license for your company
Select your business activities and define what you company will do/provide
Confirm license information is correct based on your selections
Obtaining approvals of authorities
Issuance of License

How can we help?

It can a difficult space to navigate which license is appropriate for your business. PRO Partner Group can assist you with defining the activities of your company and based on this assessment, recommend the appropriate license for your business.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED or DED) is a mainland business licenses regulator. DED regulates the business sector and leads economic growth in Abu Dhabi.

The application UAE PASS is a trusted digital identity solution in the UAE available for all citizens, residents, and visitors. It allows service providers to authenticate your identity via smartphone as well as digitally sign and validate documents. This is a useful tool for all but especially your trusted PRO and company formation provider to be able to assist you with licensing, visa and more.

An Agricultural License is issued to owners of agricultural farms, animal production or sea product.

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