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Trade Licence Services in Dubai, UAE

Choose and maintain a trade licence that reflects what your business actually does. MNK supports activity selection, application preparation, renewals and amendments.

Independent consultancyDubai · UAE-wide supportClear scope before commitment
Quick answer

Choose and maintain a trade licence that reflects what your business actually does. MNK supports activity selection, application preparation, renewals and amendments.

Information basisReviewed September 2026Fees and authority rules can change.
01Clear scope

Know what is included before you commit.

02Authority-led

Requirements are matched to the relevant licensing authority.

03No false promises

Banking, visa and regulatory approvals remain with the decision-maker.

04One next step

Every stage ends with a clear action, owner and document list.

Licence path

The licence should follow the activity—not the other way around

01 · stage

Activity

Describe the actual goods or services and identify regulated work.

02 · stage

Jurisdiction

Match the activity and operating model to the relevant authority.

03 · stage

Licence

Prepare the application, legal form, premises and approvals as one scope.

04 · stage

Renewal

Treat renewal obligations and recurring costs as part of the original decision.

01

A licence should match the work you perform

MNK begins by clarifying the scope, the documents already available and the outcome you need. Your proposal should identify the work included, the third-party charges and any action required from you.

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New applications

Compare the activity classification, authority, legal form and approvals before preparing the company application.

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Renewals

Review the expiry date, premises documents and outstanding requirements so renewal can be planned in time.

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Amendments

Assess changes to activities, company name, ownership, management or premises before submitting a request.

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Additional approvals

Identify sector-specific approvals and the supporting documents needed for regulated work.

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What to prepare

The starting checklist depends on whether this is a new licence, renewal or amendment. Confirm the activity and the licensing authority before preparing transaction-specific documents.

  • Requested change: Explain whether you need a new licence, renewal, activity amendment or ownership change.
  • Actual business activity: Describe the goods or services, customers and how the business will operate.
  • Existing company: Have the current licence, incorporation details and any relevant constitutional documents available.
  • Owners and signatories: Identify the shareholders, manager and people authorised to approve or sign the transaction.
  • Premises and approvals: State your intended location and any tenancy or sector-approval documents already available.
  • Dates and dependencies: Mention licence expiry, authority notices and any related visa or banking work that may be affected.
03

Scope, fees and decisions

Adding an activity or changing a licence can affect premises, approvals and ongoing costs. Confirm the complete scope with the licensing authority before you begin operating the new activity.

Request a written scope and current quotation. Share sensitive identity or financial documents only through a secure channel agreed with MNK after the initial enquiry.

FAQ

Questions founders
actually ask.

Can you help an existing company?+

Yes. Start by describing the company’s current position, the work required and any upcoming deadlines so the appropriate support can be scoped.

What will the service cost?+

The fee depends on the work, complexity and any authority or third-party charges. Request an itemised proposal before authorising the service.

Primary sources

Check the authority,
not the rumour.

We use official guidance to frame the conversation. Requirements, fees and approval conditions can change, so confirm the current authority position for your activity before filing.

Next step

Talk through the case before you pay for the process.

Tell us what you need, what already exists and when you need it. We’ll help define the right scope first.

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