Trade License Services in Dubai
New licences, renewals, amendments and cancellations — commercial, professional and industrial.
Your trade licence defines what your business may legally do in the UAE. IDOS issues new licences, renews existing ones before expiry, adds or removes activities, and processes shareholder, manager and address amendments.
We monitor renewal dates on your behalf so your licence never lapses, and we handle the Ejari, immigration card and labour card records that must stay aligned with it.
Why choose IDOS
Correct activity selection
We map your real operations to the official activity list so you are never blocked at banking or customs stage.
Renewal monitoring
Proactive reminders and filing ahead of expiry to avoid fines and licence suspension.
Amendments handled
Shareholder changes, manager changes, trade name changes, address changes and activity additions.
All emirates
Dubai DET plus every major free zone authority and the northern emirates.
How it works
- 1Review of activity and legal form
- 2Trade name and initial approval
- 3Document preparation and notarisation
- 4Payment of government fees
- 5Licence issued and records updated
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trade licence cost in Dubai?
Costs vary by activity, legal form and jurisdiction. Free zone packages generally start lower than mainland; we provide an itemised quotation before starting.
What happens if my licence expires?
Fines accrue monthly and the establishment card, visas and bank account can be suspended. We recommend renewing at least two weeks before expiry.
Can I add a new activity later?
Yes. Activity additions are processed as a licence amendment, subject to any external approvals the new activity requires.