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Activities / Trading & Distribution / General & Multi-Category Trading / General Trading

7 free zones license this · priced for 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

General Trading

Includes commercial firms engaged in importing, trading and re-exporting of any of the allowed goods, the trading activities that need special approvals, can also be traded under this activity upon obtaining NOC from the competent departments

Trading & DistributionNo external approval

Sharjah★ Our pick

SPC

AED 6,585/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,145 vs an agency

Our pick for General Trading

SRTIP is cheaper at AED 5,210 but research and technology businesses only. Started as Sharjah’s publishing hub, SPC now welcomes trading, service and online businesses, and offers some of the longest license terms available.

DirectAED 6,585AgencyAED 7,730

At the zone’s own rate, no markup

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OUR PICKSharjah

SPC

AED 6,585/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,145 vs an agency

lists it + 2 related · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 6,585AgencyAED 7,730

At the zone’s own rate, no markup

Standard/Ultimate License · 5 activities included · up to 6, no office required · 3-5 business days

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General Trading4690.97 · EXACT LISTING

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Listed by SPC under Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading.

Abrasive and Minerals Trading4663.43 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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This activity involves the trading of abrasive materials and minerals used in various industrial processes, including manufacturing, construction, and maintenance. The business focuses on sourcing and supplying these materials to different sectors

Activities of commission agents and all other wholesalers who trade on behalf and on the account of others4610.01 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading

RENEWAL STANDARDDubai

IFZA

AED 12,603/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,297 vs an agency

lists it + 2 related · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 12,900AgencyAED 13,900

AED 297 below the zone’s own rate

IFZA Business License · 3 activities included · 3 without office · 5-7 business days

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General Trading4690018 · Commercial · EXACT LISTING

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Includes commercial firms engaged in importing, trading and re-exporting of any of the allowed goods, the trading activities that need special approvals, can also be traded under this activity upon obtaining NOC from the competent departments

Acids & Alkalines Trading4669213 · Commercial · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Includes reselling acids and alkalines for producing other industrial products and compounds

Air-Condition Trading4759008 · Commercial · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Includes reselling central and window air-conditioners as well as the split units, whether or not linked with general central air-conditioning system, also outdoor cooling products for hotels, resorts and restaurants

RENEWAL STANDARDDubai

Dubai South

AED 12,500/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,000 vs an agency

lists it + 2 related · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 12,500AgencyAED 13,500

At the zone’s own rate, no markup

License + Visa (selector 0-6) · 3 activities included · up to 6 on a business centre package · 4-6 business days

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General Trading4690.97 · EXACT LISTING

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Listed by Dubai South under Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading.

Acids & Alkalines Trading4669.86 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading

Activities of commission agents and all other wholesalers who trade on behalf and on the account of others4610.01 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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MEDIA PACKAGESharjah

Shams

AED 5,760/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 990 vs an agency

lists it + 2 related · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 6,400AgencyAED 6,750

AED 640 below the zone’s own rate

Media Package · 3 activities included · up to 5, no office required · 3-5 business days

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General Trading4690.97 · EXACT LISTING

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Listed by Shams under Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading.

Abrasive and Minerals Trading4663.43 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading

Activities of commission agents and all other wholesalers who trade on behalf and on the account of others4610.01 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading

RENEWAL HOLDSDubai

Meydan

AED 12,200/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,300 vs an agency

lists it + 2 related · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 12,500AgencyAED 13,500

AED 300 below the zone’s own rate

Meydan Business License · 3 activities included · up to 6, no office required · 7–10 Working Days

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General Trading4690.97 · EXACT LISTING

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Listed by Meydan under Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading.

Acids & Alkalines Trading4669.86 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading

Activities of commission agents and all other wholesalers who trade on behalf and on the account of others4610.01 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Trading & Distribution › General & Multi-Category Trading › General Trading

RENEWAL RISESAbu Dhabi

Masdar

AED 6,300/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,750 vs an agency

lists it + 2 related · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 7,000AgencyAED 8,050

AED 700 below the zone’s own rate

Start-up Package · 3 activities included · 3-visa quota on business one · 5-7 business days

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General Trading4690.97 · EXACT LISTING

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involves the buying and selling of a wide range of products without specializing in any particular category. It can include retail, import, and export activities across different industries. Retail sale of a variety of products without specializing in a particular type of goods. Operation of department stores, supermarkets, variety stores, and other general retail businesses. Selling a diverse mix of consumer goods, such as: Food products Clothing and textiles Electronics and household appliances Furniture and home décor Personal care products Stationery and office supplies Exclusions: Retail trade of specific categories (e.g., pharmaceuticals, automobiles) which have their own classification. Wholesale trade

Distribution4630104 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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supply, transport and distribution of organic products to an end user

Emissions Trading4659961 · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Trading in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

CHEAPESTSharjah

SRTIP

AED 5,210/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,126 vs an agency

lists it + 2 related · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 5,510AgencyAED 6,336

AED 300 below the zone’s own rate

Standard License, No Office (visa selector 0-6) · 3 activities included · tied to the desk or lab taken · 3–5 Working Days

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General Trading4690018 · Commercial · min. capital AED 20,000 · EXACT LISTING

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Includes businesses that import, sell, and export all kinds of goods and products (except products that require approvals from specialized entities)

(G.P.S) Wholesale sale of Global Positioning System4773953-1 · Commercial · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Wholesale sales of Global Positioning System devices, navigation equipment, and location tracking technology to individual consumers and small businesses

accessories and supplies animals and birds – Wholesale sale4773312-1 · Commercial · ALSO LISTED HERE

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Include shops and centers Altjarahalmt_khassh in the re-sale of all types of accessories, as well as pet clothes needed by the animals as a result of the acquisition, as well as tools to help the training includes cages and Alslakat and Alachoc also includes activity clothing and accessories animals and birds that are used for adornments such as and accessories non-precious as

NOT RECOMMENDEDRas Al Khaimah

RAKEZ

AED 5,710/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,290 vs an agency

not listed · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 6,000AgencyAED 7,000

AED 290 below the zone’s own rate

Not recommended. RAKEZ has a weaker reputation with banks and counterparties than the Dubai and Sharjah zones, which can slow account opening. Listed for completeness only. 3 activities included · up to 6 without space · 4-6 business days

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RAKEZ’s activity list is not in our index yet, so we cannot confirm it here. Ask Us on WhatsApp, a close equivalent usually exists under another name.

NOT RECOMMENDEDAjman

Ajman FZ

AED 5,264/ 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year

Save AED 1,136 vs an agency

not this one · 3 close · Year one · license only, no visas

DirectAED 5,565AgencyAED 6,400

AED 301 below the zone’s own rate

Not recommended. Ajman Free Zone has a weaker reputation with banks and counterparties, which can make account opening and client onboarding harder. Listed for completeness only. 3 activities included · up to 10, no office required · 2-3 business days

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Ajman FZ does not list “General Trading” by that name. These are the closest activities it does license, select one if it covers what you do, and it is added to your selected activities. Not Sure? Ask Us.

Acids & Alkalines Trading4669213 · Commercial · CLOSEST MATCH

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Includes reselling acids and alkalines for producing other industrial products and compounds

Arab Wear Trading4771105 · Commercial · CLOSEST MATCH

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Includes reselling of Arab ready made wear, such as dishdashas, ghotra, bishts, oqal and caps, also, women traditional cloak (aba) head covers, veils

Blankets, Towels & Linens Trading - Import & Export4751004 · Commercial · CLOSEST MATCH

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Blankets, Towels & Linens Trading

What happens next at SPC

What You Get, What You Send, How Long It Takes.

What you get6

Local and International Operation

The company can operate and trade with clients in the UAE and abroad.

100% Foreign Ownership

Shareholders can own the whole company, with no local sponsor required.

Activities

Trade License issued by the SPC Free Zone authority

Documents

Certificate of Formation confirming company establishment

Documents

MOA setting out structure and governance

Shareholders

Share Certificate confirming ownership and shareholding distribution

What you send us6

Trade Name

Provide three name options in order of preference.

Activities

The exact products and services to be listed on the business license.

Passport Copy

Full spread, clear, and external cover valid for at least six months.

Special Passport Page

Where applicable to the shareholder's nationality.

Contact Details

Email address and mobile number for each shareholder.

Address

Complete address in the UAE or the home country.

How long it takes6

Business License

5 working days Standard. The applicant can be inside or outside the UAE throughout.

Establishment Card

5 working days. Inside or outside the UAE.

E-channel Registration

4 working days. Inside or outside the UAE.

Entry Permit and E-visa

5 working days, applicant inside or outside the UAE.

Change of Status

2 working days, applicant must be inside the UAE.

Medical Fitness Test

2 working days, applicant must be inside the UAE.

Add more activities5 included

Included at SPC5 Activities

Beyond thatAED 2,200 / Yr Each Extra

Often licensed alongside General Trading.

(G.P.S) Wholesale sale of Global Positioning SystemListed in 1 zone

Abrasive and Minerals TradingListed in 2 zones

accessories and supplies animals and birds – Wholesale saleListed in 1 zone

Acids & Alkalines TradingListed in 4 zones

Activities of commission agents and all other wholesalers who trade on behalf and on the account of othersListed in 4 zones

General Trading at SPC: AED 6,585 over 1 year.

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