Industries We Serve in Dubai
Some sectors take more than a trade licence. We set up the company, coordinate the authority approvals your activity needs, and arrange the visas, so you start on the right footing. We have handled UAE company formation since 2007, across more than 1,400 companies.
Establish a Construction Business in Dubai
To start a construction business in Dubai you need a contracting licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism, a classification from Dubai Municipality, and a fire-and-safety approval from Civil Defence. Most contracting is mainland. OMC handles the licence, the approvals and the staff visas end to end.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Healthcare Business in Dubai
To open a healthcare business in Dubai you need a facility licence from the Dubai Health Authority, or from Dubai Healthcare City if you set up in that free zone, plus practitioner licences for your clinical staff. OMC handles the company, the facility approval and the visas.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Financial Services Business in Dubai
A regulated financial services firm in Dubai is usually licensed in the DIFC and authorised by the DFSA, while advisory and fintech support activities can be set up faster on the mainland or in a free zone. OMC helps you choose the right route and handles the company, approvals and bank account.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Manpower Supply Business in Dubai
To start a manpower supply company in Dubai you need a labour-supply licence approved by MOHRE, a registered mainland company, and staff-visa quotas in place. OMC handles the licence, the MOHRE approval and the visas so you can begin supplying workers.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Food Business in Dubai
To open a food business in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism and a food-safety approval from Dubai Municipality, plus a premises that passes inspection. OMC handles the licence, the approvals and the visas for restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens and food trucks.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Retail Business in Dubai
To start a retail business in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism for your retail activity, plus shop or e-commerce approvals and VAT registration once you cross the threshold. OMC handles the licence, the approvals and the visas for physical and online retail.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Real Estate Business in Dubai
To start a real estate brokerage in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism and registration with RERA under the Dubai Land Department, with your brokers passing the RERA exam and holding broker cards. OMC handles the licence, the RERA registration and the visas.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Tourism Business in Dubai
To start a tourism business in Dubai, such as a travel agency or tour operator, you need a tourism trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism, which regulates the sector, plus the relevant travel approvals. OMC handles the licence, the approvals and the visas.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Hospitality Business in Dubai
To start a hospitality business in Dubai, such as a hotel, hotel apartment or F&B venue, you need a licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism, which classifies and permits hospitality, plus food-safety approval from Dubai Municipality for anything serving food. OMC handles the licence, the approvals and the visas.
Read the setup guideEstablish an Education Business in Dubai
To start an education business in Dubai, such as a training institute, nursery or school, you need a permit from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) alongside a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism. OMC handles the company, the KHDA permit and the visas.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Media Business in Dubai
To start a media business in Dubai you can set up in a media free zone such as Dubai Media City for 100% ownership, or on the mainland with a Department of Economy and Tourism media activity, with content approvals from the UAE Media Council where the activity requires them. OMC handles the licence and the visas.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Fashion Business in Dubai
To start a fashion business in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism for your activity, whether retail, design, trading or e-commerce, with a design-focused base available in a free zone such as Dubai Design District. OMC handles the licence, the approvals and the visas.
Read the setup guideEstablish a Gas and Oil Business in Dubai
To start a gas and oil business in Dubai, most entrants set up a trading, services or equipment-supply company under a Department of Economy and Tourism or free-zone licence, with special approvals for regulated energy activities. Upstream operations are state-controlled. OMC handles the licence, the approvals and the visas.
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Construction
To start a construction business in Dubai you need a contracting licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism, a classification from Dubai
Education
To start an education business in Dubai, such as a training institute, nursery or school, you need a permit from the Knowledge and Human Development
Fashion
To start a fashion business in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism for your activity, whether retail, design, trading
Financial
A regulated financial services firm in Dubai is usually licensed in the DIFC and authorised by the DFSA, while advisory and fintech support activities can be
Food
To open a food business in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism and a food-safety approval from Dubai Municipality, plus
Gas & Oil
To start a gas and oil business in Dubai, most entrants set up a trading, services or equipment-supply company under a Department of Economy and Tourism or
Healthcare
To open a healthcare business in Dubai you need a facility licence from the Dubai Health Authority, or from Dubai Healthcare City if you set up in that free
Hospitality
To start a hospitality business in Dubai, such as a hotel, hotel apartment or F&B venue, you need a licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism, which
Manpower
To start a manpower supply company in Dubai you need a labour-supply licence approved by MOHRE, a registered mainland company, and staff-visa quotas in
Media
To start a media business in Dubai you can set up in a media free zone such as Dubai Media City for 100% ownership, or on the mainland with a Department of
Real Estate
To start a real estate brokerage in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism and registration with RERA under the Dubai Land
Retail
To start a retail business in Dubai you need a trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism for your retail activity, plus shop or e-commerce
Tourism
To start a tourism business in Dubai, such as a travel agency or tour operator, you need a tourism trade licence from the Department of Economy and Tourism