Commercial License — Horizon Line UAE

Commercial License

Professional, Reliable, UAE-Wide Support

Need Commercial License? Commercial License is one of Horizon Line's core services, and our team manages every Commercial License file directly — no subcontracting, no guesswork. A commercial licence covers trading activities — buying, selling, importing, and…

Expert Guidance
Hassle-Free Process
UAE-Wide Coverage

Overview

Overview

Need Commercial License? Commercial License is one of Horizon Line's core services, and our team manages every Commercial License file directly — no subcontracting, no guesswork. A commercial licence covers trading activities — buying, selling, importing, and distributing goods — issued across all seven Emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain by the relevant DED or free zone authority.

Key Benefits

Broad trading scope

Covers general trading, import/export, and retail activities depending on the specific code selected.

Scales with warehouse and retail space

Licence conditions and visa quota scale with your physical trading footprint.

Foundation for import/export registration

A commercial licence is typically the prerequisite for customs code registration if you plan to import goods.

Broadest activity list of any licence type

Commercial licences cover the widest range of trading, import/export, and retail activities under one licence.

Documents Required

Trade name reservation confirmationNeeded before the commercial activity can be formally filed.
Activity and product category descriptionDetermines correct classification and any additional approvals needed.
Lease agreement for trading premisesCommercial activities generally require a registered physical premises.
Initial approval receiptConfirms DED has no objection to the proposed trading activity and lets you proceed to lease and MOA stages.
Local Service Agent agreement (where applicable)Required for certain commercial activities that still need a UAE national agent for liaison purposes, distinct from an equity partner.

Step-by-Step Process

STEP 01

Activity and product mapping

We confirm which commercial codes match your actual product range.

  • End-to-end processing
  • Full documentation support
  • Expert advisor access

Summary

Looking for Commercial License handled properly the first time? Horizon Line's Commercial License team has processed this exact service across every Emirates in the UAE, so your Commercial License file is prepared, submitted, and followed up on by people who do this daily — not once a quarter. We map your product range to the correct commercial codes so nothing you sell falls outside your licensed scope.

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