How to Get a General Trading License in Dubai (2025) | 10-Step Guide

Описание: Thinking of starting a business in Dubai in 2025? A General Trading License is one of the most flexible business licenses in the UAE, allowing you to import, export, distribute, and trade a wide range of goods under a single license.

In this video, we walk you through the 10 steps to getting a General Trading License in Dubai — covering costs, paperwork, VAT, customs registration, and whether you should choose a mainland or free zone setup. Whether you’re a startup, small business, or international entrepreneur, this guide will help you understand how to get started quickly and compliantly.

📌 What you’ll learn:
• What a General Trading License is and why it’s so popular
• Mainland vs. Free Zone setups (costs, benefits, and requirements)
• Step-by-step process: from trade name reservation to customs registration
• Documents required and expected costs
• How Trade License Zone can support your business setup in Dubai

💼 Ready to set up your trading company? Contact Trade License Zone for expert support: [insert website/contact link]

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Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Why a General Trading License in Dubai?
0:40 – What is a General Trading License?
1:35 – Benefits of a General Trading License
2:10 – Step 1: Partner with Trade License Zone
2:35 – Step 2: Select your business activities
3:00 – Step 3: Choose your jurisdiction (mainland vs free zone vs offshore)
3:30 – Step 4: Decide on your legal structure
4:00 – Step 5: Reserve a trade name
4:25 – Step 6: Secure a business location
4:55 – Step 7: Apply for initial approval
5:30 – Step 8: Apply for the General Trading License
6:00 – Step 9: Open a corporate bank account
6:25 – Step 10: Customs registration & import/export code
7:00 – Who should apply for a General Trading License?
7:40 – Documents required
8:10 – Costs and fees (AED 15,000–50,000)
9:00 – Mainland vs Free Zone comparison
9:45 – Activities allowed under a General Trading License
10:20 – VAT and Customs registration explained
11:00 – How to get started with Trade License Zone