Understanding Trade Licensing Regulations in Dubai
Issuance and renewal of business trade licenses in Dubai are governed by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) under Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021.
For commercial office lease rules, review our Commercial Ejari Lease Guide and Mainland vs Free Zone Setup Guide.
Select License Category & Lease Details
Estimated Total Annual License Renewal Fee
AED 16,200
Base DET License Fee: AED 12,000
5% DED Market Fee on Ejari: AED 3,000
Admin & Innovation Surcharges: AED 1200
License Category Summary
| Commercial License: | Trading & General Commerce |
| Professional License: | 100% Expat Professional Ownership |
| E-Trader License: | AED 1,070 / Year (Home Based) |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (Trade License Renewal)
The 4 primary trade license categories in Dubai are Commercial (trading & retail), Professional (consultancy & services), Industrial (manufacturing), and Virtual/E-Trader (home business).
Trade license renewal costs range from AED 8,000 to AED 25,000 depending on activity, plus a 5% DED Market Fee calculated on the commercial Ejari annual lease.
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) levies a 5% Market Fee on the annual rent of commercial office or warehouse Ejari contracts upon license issuance and renewal under our Commercial Ejari Guide.
The DED E-Trader license costs AED 1,070 annually and allows UAE residents to sell products and services online via social media or websites from home.
Dubai DET VerifiedOfficial Trade License Source
• Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET Trade Portal): ded.ae