General Trading Licence in Dubai
One Licence That Lets
You Trade Across The UAE
Dubai’s General Trading Licence is one of the most powerful and flexible business licences in the UAE. It allows you to import, export, distribute, wholesale, retail, and trade a wide range of products under a single company locally and internationally.
Business-Friendly Policies
Why Dubai Is One of the World’s Best Trading Hubs
Dubai is one of the world’s most efficient, tax-friendly bases for import/export, wholesale, and ecommerce trading companies.
Multi-Currency Banking Ecosystem
Dubai’s global reach supports a multi-currency banking ecosystem for traders.
Elite Guidance
Dubai’s economic strength positions elite guidance at the core.
Strive Consultants manages the entire setup process right from company formation, residency, banking, VAT registration, compliance to ongoing support.
GUIDANCE
Free Zone vs Mainland: Which Trading Licence Is Right for You?
To sell goods directly inside the UAE market, you’ll need a distributor or an importer of record.
- Free Zone General Trading Licence is ideal for importing & exporting goods without selling directly inside the UAE. It also suits e-commerce sellers operating through 3PL warehouses.
- Mainland General Trading Licence is best for selling directly to UAE consumers, retailers & wholesalers operating inside the UAE, and for businesses importing goods to stock within the country.
Free Zone General Trading Licence
Best for global trading companies expanding across borders.
Mainland General Trading Licence
Best for companies pursuing full freedom to sell worldwide.
Above And Beyond
Why Trading Entrepreneurs
Choose Strive
Our team includes former UK entrepreneurs who understand how to structure global trading businesses tax-efficiently and compliantly.
- Business Bank Account Setup.
- Import/Export Code Assistance; Compliance.
- Ongoing Compliance.
- Renewal Reminders.
Faster Approvals
Transparent Process
Real Stories on Camera
Video Testimonials
We needed a smooth and efficient way to set up in Dubai while still residing in the UK. Strive made it happen.
Steve Broad
I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone considering setting up in Dubai.
Simon Jones
They helped us set up our Dubai hub seamlessly from legal setup to visas and compliance.
Chris Hodgson
We chose Strive to open our company in Dubai as part of our long-term plan to exit the UK.
Nicholas & Leigh Blackwell
Meet Teeba, one of the founders of Machined AI, an AI writing startup for agencies and other startups. When they decided to move their company from the UK to the UAE, they chose Strive.
Teeba Bosnic
Greg was looking for a smarter way to grow his business without being held back by high taxes. That’s when he turned to Strive Consultants.
Greg Newlands
Nick was searching for a trusted partner to help him relocate and set up his business in Dubai. That’s when he discovered Strive Consultants.
Nick Jeffries
We needed a smooth and efficient way to set up in Dubai while still residing in the UK. Strive made it happen.
Steve Broad
I’d highly recommend Strive to anyone considering setting up in Dubai.
Simon Jones
They helped us set up our Dubai hub seamlessly from legal setup to visas and compliance.
Chris Hodgson
We chose Strive to open our company in Dubai as part of our long-term plan to exit the UK.
Nicholas & Leigh Blackwell
Meet Teeba, one of the founders of Machined AI, an AI writing startup for agencies and other startups. When they decided to move their company from the UK to the UAE, they chose Strive.
Teeba Bosnic
Greg was looking for a smarter way to grow his business without being held back by high taxes. That’s when he turned to Strive Consultants.
Greg Newlands
Nick was searching for a trusted partner to help him relocate and set up his business in Dubai. That’s when he discovered Strive Consultants.
Nick Jeffries
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Start Your Trading Business In Dubai With Strive
Strive Consultants will map out the right Free Zone or Mainland trading structure and handle your setup from start to finish.
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