COMPANY LICENSING
Comprehensive Company Licensing & Registration
Choosing the correct licence is the first step to operating legally and efficiently in the UAE. Our Company Licensing service helps businesses identify the right licence type, prepare accurate documentation, and secure approvals so operations can begin without delay.
We coordinate with government departments, handle application submissions, and manage supporting tasks such as name reservation and activity approvals. Our process reduces administrative friction and ensures your licence stays compliant throughout its lifecycle.
- License Type Selection & Advice
- Mainland, Free Zone & Offshore Registration
- Trade Name & Activity Approvals
- Application Submission & Processing
- Local Sponsor & Agent Arrangements
- License Renewals & Amendments
- Compliance Guidance & Documentation
Core Licensing Services
Our licensing team focuses on end-to-end registration, from document preparation to final issuance, ensuring your company operates under the correct legal status and stays compliant with authorities.
License Application & Issuance
End-to-end handling of the licence application, document collation and liaison with authorities to secure issuance.
Trade Name & Activity Approvals
Registration of trade names and securing activity approvals required by licensing authorities and regulators.
License Renewals & Amendments
Managing renewals, licence amendments and regulatory filings to keep your business in good standing.
Frequently asked questions
QABIL provides licence advisory and application services, trade name approvals, local sponsor arrangements, document clearance, and ongoing licence renewals and compliance support to help businesses operate legally in the UAE.
Contact our licensing team for a consultation. We review your business activity, recommend the appropriate licence, reserve the trade name, prepare documents and submit the application on your behalf.
We submit accurate documentation, follow established workflows with licensing authorities, and proactively manage requests to minimise delays and ensure approvals proceed smoothly.
Timelines vary by licence type and approvals needed. Typical licence issuance can range from a few days to several weeks depending on the activity and authority requirements.
Yes. We provide clear progress updates and direct communication throughout the application and approval process so you always know the current status.
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