General Trading Business License
Import, export, distribute, and trade diverse consumer and commercial commodities under a single consolidated UAE commercial trade license.
Package Overview & Scope
A General Trading Business License offers maximum commercial freedom, empowering corporate operators to trade multiple unrelated goods (such as electronics, textiles, machinery, packaged consumer goods, household items, and raw materials) under a single business entity without purchasing multiple sector-specific licenses.
Everything Included in Your Setup
ALL-INCLUSIVE BASELINE- Official General Trading Commercial License issuance
- Company Name Reservation & Registry Initial Approval
- Comprehensive multi-commodity trading classification clearance
- Articles & Memorandum of Association (MOA) drafting and attestation
- Corporate establishment certificate and certificate of incumbency
- Commercial registered office address documentation
- Customs code application advisory for air, sea, and land cargo
- Dedicated EON Corporate PRO specialist
- Multi-currency corporate bank account opening guidance
Authorized Business Activities
This license is fully configured to authorize the following primary and secondary business activities across local and international markets.
Multi-Category Import & Export
Importing, warehousing, and exporting diverse consumer, commercial, and industrial goods.
Wholesale & Retail Distribution
Supply chain distribution to commercial vendors, supermarket chains, and regional retailers.
Consumer Electronics & Hardware
Trading smart gadgets, computers, audio equipment, household appliances, and replacement parts.
Textiles, Apparel & Fashion
Importing fabrics, ready-to-wear garments, footwear, and luxury lifestyle accessories.
Packaged Food & FMCG
Trading packaged goods, non-perishable food products, beverages, and personal hygiene items.
Industrial Equipment & Tools
B2B trading of mechanical tools, manufacturing components, and commercial machinery.
Why Establish With This Structure
Benefit from the UAE's world-class tax framework, legal stability, and strategic geographic connectivity.
Consolidated Trading Freedom
Trade hundreds of distinct product lines simultaneously without paying duplicate license activity fees.
Global Supply Chain Nexus
Leverage UAE's world-class sea ports (Jebel Ali) and air cargo hubs (DXB/DWC) for tax-free re-export.
100% Capital & Profit Repatriation
Full financial sovereignty with zero restrictions on currency conversions and cross-border transfers.
Zero Foreign Ownership Restrictions
100% expatriate equity ownership with no requirement for a UAE national agent or local partner.
Residency Visas & Workspace Solutions
Complete operational clarity regarding immigration quotas, family relocation, and registered office infrastructure.
Visa Allocation & Relocation Rights
Configured as a high-value commercial baseline with 0 visas to minimize startup overhead. The license structure allows shareholders to apply for up to 3 investor or employment visas upon license issuance, including complete VIP medical typing and Emirates ID coordination.
Family Sponsorship: Holders of investor and employment visas under this license are legally entitled to sponsor their spouse, dependent children, and parents under standard UAE immigration guidelines.
Registered Address & Facility Access
Includes an officially registered business address and shared smart desk arrangement meeting all regulatory and bank compliance standards. Physical warehouse facilities can be added seamlessly.
Bank Compliance: The provided registered office documentation complies fully with UAE Central Bank regulatory and KYC standards for corporate bank account opening.
Step-by-Step Formation Process
Our structured methodology eliminates administrative friction, moving your entity from application to operational trading swiftly.
Activity Scope & Name Reservation
Review multi-commodity classification and reserve company name.
Initial Security & Authority Approval
Submit documentation to the registrar for commercial sanction screening.
License Generation & Corporate Charter
Receive official General Trading License and corporate incorporation documents.
Customs Code & Banking Assistance
Apply for import/export customs registration and initiate corporate bank account opening.
Required Documents
Have the following documentation ready for instant submission:
- Shareholder and director passport copies (valid 6+ months)
- Proof of residential address or entry visa/UID number
- Three proposed company trade names in order of priority
- High-resolution digital passport photo with white background
- High-level product category overview for customs alignment
Transparency & Fee Clarification
The AED 5,999 rate covers the complete initial licensing, commercial registration, general trading activity classification, and smart desk allocation. Regulated commodities requiring specialized ministry approvals (such as pharmaceuticals, defense equipment, crude oil, or fresh meat) require external permits and are subject to respective departmental fees.
Everything You Need to Know
Clear, factual answers regarding pricing, legality, operational parameters, and corporate banking.
A standard commercial license restricts you to specific related product categories (e.g., only footwear or only IT hardware). A General Trading License permits you to trade multiple completely unrelated product sectors under one corporate identity.
Yes. The General Trading License allows unrestricted global importing, customs clearance, warehousing, and re-export to the GCC, Africa, and international markets.
Yes. Following trade license issuance, EON assists your enterprise in securing an official UAE customs code for sea, air, and land freight.
Yes. General trading encompasses both traditional wholesale/B2B distribution and digital multi-channel retail.
Company formation and license issuance are typically completed within 3 to 5 business days upon submission of shareholder passports.
We Work Closely with All Government Agencies
Apply for Your General Trading Business License
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