Restaurant Trade License in Dubai: Avoid These Setup Mistakes
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Choosing the wrong jurisdiction for your restaurant can force a costly mid-process licence conversion. Free zones generally restrict full-service, dine-in restaurant activities, while mainland licensing does not. A restaurant trade licence requires both a DET commercial licence and a separate Dubai Municipality food permit. JSB reviews your restaurant’s activity and jurisdiction fit before […]
Avoid Costly Delays: The Right Way to Handle Salon Business Setup in Dubai
Key Highlights A salon trade licence requires both Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) approval and a separate facility health inspection before you can legally open. Mainland salon licences allow 100% foreign ownership under Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020, confirmed by the Ministry of Economy (MOEC), with no local sponsor required for most […]
How to Open a Grocery Store in Dubai Without Setup Delays
Key Highlights A DET trade licence alone does not authorize you to stock or sell food products in Dubai. Most grocery store delays happen after licence issuance, not before it. JSB coordinates trade licence applications and additional government approvals under one process. Most first-time retail entrepreneurs assume a trade licence is the finish line. […]
How to Start an Education Consultancy in Dubai, UAE: A Beginner’s Guide
KEY HIGHLIGHTS A standard trade licence alone does not authorize you to deliver training or courses in Dubai. The KHDA Educational Services Permit costs between AED 15,000 and AED 25,000 depending on activity count. Initial Approval and Trade Name Reservation must be secured before KHDA reviews your permit application. JSB’s in-house Chartered Accountants and PRO […]