Licensing

Get the right UAE
trade license, fast

Commercial, professional or industrial — we identify the correct licence for your activity, prepare every document, and get it issued through the right authority, end to end.

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Overview

A trade licence is your legal right to do business

Every company operating in the UAE needs a valid trade licence issued by the relevant authority — DED for mainland, or the free-zone authority for free-zone companies. The licence defines exactly which activities you're permitted to carry out.

Choosing the wrong licence type or activity is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes founders make. We match your business to the correct commercial, professional or industrial licence, handle every approval, and keep you compliant at renewal.

Quick facts
Processing time3–5 days
Starting priceAED 12,900
Validity1 year
RenewalAnnual
What's included

Everything handled, in one service

Licence application & submission
Filed with the correct authority on your behalf.
Trade name reservation
We secure your company name with the authority.
Initial & final approvals
All government approvals obtained for you.
MOA drafting
Memorandum of Association prepared & notarised.
Establishment card
Immigration establishment card issued.
Dedicated account manager
One point of contact from start to renewal.
Documents & requirements

What you'll need to provide

Personal documents

Passport copy — all shareholders
Valid for at least 6 months.
Passport-size photograph
White background, recent.
Visa / entry-stamp copy
If you're already in the UAE.
Emirates ID
Only if you are a UAE resident.

Business documents

Proposed trade names
Three options, in order of preference.
Business activity list
What your company will actually do.
Shareholding structure
Ownership split between shareholders.
NOC (if applicable)
If you're currently on a UAE sponsor's visa.
How it works

Four steps, handled for you

01

Consultation

We confirm the right licence type and activities for your business.

02

Preparation

We prepare and notarise every document — you just sign.

03

Processing

We submit to the authority and manage all approvals.

04

Handover

Your licence is issued — plus establishment card and next steps.

Pricing

Transparent, itemised fees

FeeAmount
Government licence feeAED 6,500
Name reservation & initial approvalAED 1,200
Establishment cardAED 2,200
WeGrow service feeAED 3,000
Estimated total from
AED 12,900
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

Trade License questions

A trade licence is the official permit that lets your company legally operate in the UAE. It lists the specific business activities you're authorised to carry out and is issued by the DED (mainland) or the relevant free-zone authority.

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

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