UAE Trade & Import/Export
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Trading licences, import-export permits and commodity trading businesses in the UAE.
How to Import Food Products into UAE: Registration, Labelling and Customs
Importing food into the UAE can be a strong business opportunity, but food does not clear the border in the same way as ordinary trading goods. Before you ship, you need the right commercial activity,…
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Importing into UAE: Free Zone vs Mainland Customs Routes
If you import goods into the UAE, the route you choose affects when customs duty becomes payable, who clears the shipment and how easily you can re-export stock. The basic difference is simple. Goods…
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Supermarket Licence Abu Dhabi: Approvals, Documents and Cost
Opening a supermarket in Abu Dhabi takes more than renting a shop, filling the shelves and getting a trade licence. You are entering a regulated food retail business. That means your company licence,…
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Certificate of Origin Service in UAE: Documents, Fees and Application Process
If your UAE business exports goods overseas, the buyer or customs authority may ask you for a Certificate of Origin before the shipment can be cleared. The document sounds simple. In practice, getting…
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HS Codes UAE: How Customs Classification Works for Importers
If you import goods into the UAE, the HS code is one of the first details customs will check. That number affects the duty rate, import restrictions, permits and information entered in your customs de…
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How to Start a Petroleum Trading Company in Dubai
Dubai is a major trading and logistics centre for fuel, lubricants and other energy products. But petroleum trading is more regulated than ordinary import-export activity. You cannot simply obtain a g…
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How to Start a Tea, Coffee and Spices Trading Business in Dubai
Dubai is a major entry point for food products moving into the UAE and surrounding markets. Tea from India and Sri Lanka, coffee from Ethiopia and Brazil and spices from South Asia can all reach regio…
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Import Export License in UAE: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking of starting an import-export business in the UAE? You're entering one of the world's most connected trading markets. Strategically located between Asia, Europe, and Africa, the UAE has built…
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How to Create an Amazon Seller Account in UAE
What Is an Amazon Seller Account in the UAE? Amazon.ae has been growing like crazy over the last few years, and a lot of people are jumping on it. An Amazon seller account in the UAE lets any business…