General Trading License Setup
Multi-Commodity Setup in UAE

Import, export, and distribute multiple unrelated commodities (e.g. textiles, foodstuffs, and electronics) under a single consolidated legal trade license.

OVERVIEW

Maximum Trading Flexibility

Standard trade licenses in the UAE restrict companies to a specific category of commodities (e.g. food items or mechanical parts). A general trading license removes these boundaries, allowing corporate groups to diversify their commercial portfolios under one legal entity.

A general trading license is ideal for international trading groups, import-export houses, and logistics providers seeking to run wide-scale distribution hubs in mainland Dubai or major free zones.

Consolidated Costs

Rather than paying government fees and overheads for 3 or 4 separate licenses, combine your activities into one general license.

Single annual renewal fee
Unified corporate bank account structure
Simplified VAT and corporate tax filings

Import-Export Infrastructure

Get pre-approved custom codes to clear diverse cargo types at ports and airport shipping bays.

Fast-track import code setups
Integration with Dubai Customs
Duty-exempt free zone storage configurations

QUESTIONS

General Trading FAQs

Does a General Trading license cost more than standard commercial licenses?

Yes. Government registrar fees for general trading licenses are typically higher than single-activity licenses because they permit multiple unrelated commodities categories to be imported and cleared under one permit.

Are there any commodities excluded from a General Trading license?

Yes. Certain highly regulated commodities (such as crude oil, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, weapons, and medical equipment) require separate specialized ministerial approvals and cannot be traded under a standard general license.

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