How can I get a business license in the UAE?

There are six types of business licenses in UAE. The type of license that will be issued to you by Abu Dhabi Department of Economy Development aligns to the nature of your business. These are:

Commercial

• General Trading
• Contracting
• Real Estate
• Transportation
• Healthcare

Agricultural

• Issued to owners of farms, fisheries, and the like
• Craftsmanship (or occupational)
• Carpentry
• Blacksmithing
• Printing

Professional

• Consultants
• Lawyers
• Auditors

Industrial

• Issued to factory owners

Tourism

• Hotels
• Travel Agencies
• Restaurants
• cruise boat rental
• tourist camps
• floating restaurants