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How to Start Your Own Business in Dubai

How to Start Your Own Business in Dubai

How to Start Your Own Business in Dubai

Dubai is a very famous business hub in the Middle East. It has become a growing center for international trade. If you are investor or an entrepreneur and you need to start a business in Dubai and wondering how to get started? Alun Translation Company Dubai sheds the light on key steps to start a business in Dubai. 

Decide your business activity 

You can start a business in the fields of educational, hospitality, financial, retail and media. Select a business activity and make sure it is allowed in the UAE. Here are various types of business activities you can conduct in Dubai:

  • Advertising
  • Animation
  • Corporate Film production
  • Educational content material
  • Film production
  • Graphic design
  • Music production 
  • Online electronic content production (e.g. websites)
  • Photography/videography
  • Software development (e.g. applications)
  • Song writing and composing
  • Branding Agency
  • Exhibitions/Conferences
  • Marketing Communications
  • Public Relations

Pick the right jurisdiction

There are different business jurisdictions in Dubai. This is meant to increase the competence and productivity of a business. In order to determine the right business jurisdictions set your business activity and the nature of the business. For instance, starting a business in a free zone is relatively easier. Free zone authorities’ requirements are reasonable as it demand less paperwork and time. 

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Register your trade name with the DED 

Your business need to have a name as per the standards mentioned by the Department of Economic Development (DED). Here are the conditions: 

  1. The Trade name must not violate the public morals or the public order of the UAE,
  2. The name must not contain names of any religion, or governing authority. 
  3. It must be followed by the selected legal form of the company, for example, FZE in case of Free Zone Company,
  4. Make sure the trade name has not been previously registered,
  5. The name needs to be compatible with the required type of activity and legal status.

Alsun Certified Translation Services Dubai offers you document translation services in Dubai for all the documents related to your business. 

After you register your trade name you will need to follow the few next steps: 

  • Apply for a business license,
  • Buy or rent a business premise,
  • Get required approvals,
  •  Register your business, 
  • Pay registration fees and license fees
  • Collect your license.

Alsun Translation Services Dubai provides certified translation services for all your documents including Memorandum of Association, the Local Service Agent agreement and Tenancy contract as well as any other required documents for your new business. 

For more information, on translation prices and deadlines, contact us and get a free quote! 

How to Start Your Own Business in Dubai

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