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UAE Business Licence Options

This page explains the licence categories referenced in the existing Finplush site. It is a business-setup guide—not a disclosure of Finplush’s own company credentials.

Licence fundamentals

A category is only the beginning of the assessment

Professional, commercial and branch are useful high-level descriptions, but the application is driven by the exact activity, jurisdiction, legal form and any additional approvals.

Mainland and free-zone authorities maintain their own classifications and requirements. Applicable rules should be confirmed at the time of setup.

Categories in the existing site

Three routes to understand

These descriptions are intentionally high level and do not imply universal permissions.

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Professional licence

Commonly associated with eligible consultancy, technical, professional and other service-led activities. The exact classification, qualifications and approvals depend on the authority and activity.

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Commercial licence

Commonly used for permitted trading, import and export activities. Products, markets, storage, customs and any special approvals should be considered before selecting the activity.

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Branch registration

An existing local or foreign company may consider a branch route. Corporate documents, parent-company activity and authority requirements shape whether that route is available.

Decision framework

What should be settled before an application?

A coherent operating brief helps the licence, premises, visa and banking plans support one another.

  1. 01

    Business activities

    List every service, product and revenue line the company expects to use.

  2. 02

    Jurisdiction

    Compare mainland and free-zone routes around customers, activities and operating reach.

  3. 03

    Ownership and legal form

    Confirm individual or corporate shareholders and whether a new entity or branch is appropriate.

  4. 04

    Premises and visas

    Plan the workspace, facility, shareholder and employee immigration requirements.

  5. 05

    Post-formation obligations

    Prepare for banking, accounting, VAT and corporate tax requirements where applicable.

Choose the wider route

Compare jurisdiction before licence detail

Plan the right scope

Discuss Your Activities Before Choosing a Licence

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