First Step

Find your correct
business activity

Choosing the wrong business activity is the most common — and costly — mistake in UAE company formation. We map your real business to the correct, licensable activity before you apply for anything.

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Overview

The decision that shapes everything else

Every UAE trade licence is built around specific, government-defined business activities — there are thousands to choose from across commercial, professional and industrial categories. Your activity determines which authority you can register with, which visas you qualify for, and what you're legally allowed to do.

Getting this wrong means costly amendments later, or worse, operating outside your permitted activities. This is always the first step we take with a new founder — before any application, payment or paperwork begins.

Quick facts
Processing timeSame day
Starting priceFree
OutcomeWritten recommendation
Next stepTrade licence
What's included

Everything handled, in one service

Business model discussion
We understand what you actually plan to do, day to day.
Activity code matching
Mapped to the correct authority-defined activity code.
Multi-activity guidance
Advice if your business needs more than one activity.
Jurisdiction recommendation
Mainland, free zone or offshore — whichever fits best.
Approval risk check
Flagging activities that need extra government approval.
Written summary
A clear recommendation you can review before committing.
Documents & requirements

What you'll need to provide

Personal documents

Your nationality
Some activities have nationality considerations.
UAE residency status
Whether you already hold a UAE visa.
Timeline
How quickly you need to be operating.
Budget range
So we recommend a realistic jurisdiction.

Business documents

What you actually sell
Products, services or both — in plain terms.
Who your customers are
UAE, international, or both.
Whether you need visas
For yourself and any team.
Any regulatory context
E.g. education, health, finance.
How it works

Four steps, handled for you

01

Discovery call

We talk through what your business actually does.

02

Activity mapping

We match it to official, licensable activity codes.

03

Jurisdiction fit

We recommend mainland, free zone or offshore.

04

Written recommendation

You receive a clear summary before committing.

Pricing

Transparent, itemised fees

FeeAmount
Business activity consultationFree
Activity code matchingFree
Written recommendationFree
Full licence application (next step)From AED 9,500
Estimated total from
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Estimate my exact cost

Indicative — final total depends on your exact case.

The WeGrow advantage

Why founders trust us with it

Fast processing

Handled in days — we chase the approvals so you don't.

Transparent pricing

Every fee itemised in AED up front — no hidden charges.

End-to-end support

From licence to visas, banking and renewals — one team.

Government-approved

A registered, authorised partner across UAE authorities.

FAQ

Business Activities questions

Your licensed activity determines which authority you register with, what you’re legally permitted to do, and which visas and approvals you can access. Getting it wrong can mean costly amendments later.

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Complete your setup

Ready to arrange your business activity?

Book a free consultation and get a transparent, itemised quote today — no obligation.

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