Investors need to apply for a mandatory license to start a business in Dubai. The licenses vary with the type of Business and the region of operation. These Licenses are issued by the government agency named Department of Economic Development or DED. The major licenses issued are listed below.
Professional License
Commercial License
Industrial License
Tourism License
Individuals planning to set up a trading business in Dubai need to acquire a commercial license in Dubai, which allows one to buy and sell goods and services.