🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Trade Licence Registration, Renewal & Labour Cards

Mainland and free zone licences — issued, renewed and kept current.

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At a glance

Jurisdiction: UAE
Cadence: Annual renewal
Fee: Fixed, agreed upfront
Review: Managing partner

Your trade licence is the legal basis for doing business in the UAE. We help you choose between mainland and free zone, secure initial approvals and trade names, and obtain the licence, establishment card and labour approvals.

After set-up we manage annual renewals, activity additions, shareholder or manager changes, and MoHRE labour cards so that visa processing is never blocked.

Scope of Work

Mainland vs free zone structuring advice
Trade name reservation and initial approval
Memorandum of association and notarisation
Licence issuance and Ejari / tenancy coordination
Establishment card (immigration) registration
MoHRE labour cards and work permits
Annual licence renewals
Activity, shareholder and manager amendments

Renewals started 30+ days before expiry avoid fines and keep visa processing open.

How the Engagement Runs

01
Free consultation
A 30-minute call with a managing partner to understand your business and obligations.
02
Fixed-fee proposal
A clear scope and fixed fee — no hourly billing surprises.
03
Onboarding
We collect documents, set up access and map every upcoming deadline.
04
Delivery & review
Work is delivered on schedule, with partner review before anything is filed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mainland or free zone?

A mainland licence lets you trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government work; a free zone licence is often cheaper and faster but restricts direct mainland trade. We compare both for your activity.

What happens if a licence expires?

Late renewal fines accrue and the establishment card can be blocked, which stops new visas and renewals. We track expiry dates and start renewals early.