Licences for Specific Business Activities in the UAE
Which licence, approvals and jurisdiction you need for holding companies, restaurants, real estate, travel, cleaning and event businesses in the UAE.
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Holding company
Typical AED 6,500–AED 15,000
Which UAE jurisdictions suit a holding structure, what they allow and what they cost.
Read more Business activities · Food and beverageRestaurant licence
Typical AED 10,500–AED 18,000
The trade licence, Dubai Municipality food approvals and Civil Defence steps for a restaurant or cafe.
Read more Business activities · Real estateReal estate brokerage
Typical AED 10,500–AED 18,000
DET licence, Trakheesi registration, broker cards and advertising permits for a brokerage.
Read more Business activities · TourismTravel agency
Typical AED 10,500–AED 18,000
DET tourism licensing, the manager and office rules, and extra permits for safaris and tour desks.
Read more Business activities · ServicesCleaning company
Typical AED 10,500–AED 18,000
The DET licence, which cleaning services need Dubai Municipality approval, and staff considerations.
Read more Business activities · EventsEvent management
Typical AED 10,500–AED 18,000
The trade licence, ePermits registration and the per-event permit rules for organisers.
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