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Dubai Mainland

Dubai - Mainland License (General Trading)

UAE

1831 activities available in Dubai Mainland

General Trading

Multi-Product Commerce

DET Commercial

Import Export

Mainland License

General Trading

Multi-Product Commerce

DET Commercial

Import Export

Mainland License

Introduction

The Dubai Mainland License (General Trading) enables corporate entities and foreign merchants absolu
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Introduction

The Dubai Mainland License (General Trading) enables corporate entities and foreign merchants absolute freedom to import, export, warehouse, and condu
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Office Availability and Pricing

Ejari - 1 year (optional)

AED 5,000

Virtual office in a Business center with limited usage

Price Match Guarantee

We match any competitor's price guaranteed

Real Time Dashboard
Never miss a deadline

Compliance calendar integrated in your dashboard

24×7 Operational Support

Round-the-clock support for all clients available every day, any time.

100% Money Back Guarantee

Full refund guarantee and no questions asked.

Highlights & benefits

Unrestricted Product Scope

Trade multiple unrelated physical products under one unified commercial license.

100% Foreign Ownership

Retain complete commercial equity ownership without requiring a local partner.

Direct Market Access

Sell directly to local UAE clients without intermediary agency fees.

Customs Code Registration

Easily clear import, export, and re-export shipments via Dubai Customs.

Physical Office Mandate

Requires a valid commercial workspace tenancy agreement (Ejari) for setup.

Documents from the Authority

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PROCESS FLOW

Reserve Trade Name

Reserve from the available set of names with Dubai Economy

License application

Provide key details regarding legal form, business activities, shareholders, KYC of partners, managers and shareholders, UBO declarations

Upload Ejari (Tenancy Contract)

Provide Tenancy contract of your office - valid for a period of 1 year

Get License

Get your license issued upon providing these details

FAQs

What are the steps involved in getting a Dubai mainland General Trading License?

The process includes initial approval from DET, trade name reservation, MOA signing, securing an Ejari tenancy contract, customs registration, and final license issuance.

How much time does it take to issue the license?

Issuance typically takes 3 to 5 working days, depending on document processing, business structure, and third-party regulatory approvals

Do shareholders require physical presence in the UAE for incorporation?

No, if shareholders hold a valid UAE visa/EID, MOA signing occurs online via digital notary. Physical presence is required only if they lack an EID.

Is physical office space mandatory for a General Trading License?

Yes, all Dubai mainland general trading companies must secure a registered commercial workspace with a valid Ejari tenancy agreement.

Terms & Conditions

Arnifi does not guarantee approval of any license, visa, or registration; decisions rest solely with the relevant Authority.
Professional fees are non-refundable once services commence; government and third‑party fees are non‑refundable once paid.
The Client is solely responsible for the accuracy, genuineness, and legality of all documents and information provided

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