It must be unique, reflect the company's activities, and comply with the requirements of the Department of Economic Development. Also, consider the cultural characteristics of the region and avoid names that may be perceived as offensive or inappropriate. After verification, a certificate of trade name reservation is issued.

The UAE offers several legal structures for businesses. The most popular ones are:
→ Limited Liability Company (LLC) - a more complex structure that limits the liability of owners to the amount of their contribution. This is the most common choice for medium and large enterprises.
→ Branch or representative office of a foreign company: allows foreign companies to operate in the UAE.
 
When choosing, consider the scale of the business, the level of liability, and tax features. We recommend consulting with experienced lawyers in this field beforehand.

The UAE offers a number of free economic zones (e.g., IFZA, Meydan, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), which offer preferential conditions for doing business, including tax breaks and simplified registration procedures. The choice of free zone depends on the specifics of your company's activities and the advantages it offers. Keep in mind that organizations registered in FEZs are mostly focused on the international market and customers from other countries. If you plan to trade in the local market, you should consider registering on the mainland.

A license is the main document that allows you to work in the UAE. It specifies the company name, managers, types of activities, legal address, and other important information. Therefore, before submitting an application, you need to decide on the goods/raw materials you plan to sell and select the appropriate activities for them from the list of free zones or the Department of Economic Development.

This may include import, export, storage, wholesale and retail trade in oil and petroleum products. Some of these may involve external approvals from other regulatory authorities, i.e., certain requirements for the office, employees, certification, etc. These may include the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Standardization and Metrology Authority.

After obtaining a license, you must open a bank account. This will allow you to carry out financial transactions related to the company's activities. Keep in mind that for the planned type of activity, the list of documents requested by the bank may increase. For example, it is important to provide confirmation of the legality of the funds allocated to start the business.