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Business Opportunities in Dubai
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What are the main features of establishing an import business in Dubai?
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Dubai is a haven for import businesses. For anybody who wants to establish a business, or start a business venture on their own or in partnership, there are a couple of issues one should take note of:
 Dubai’s import revenue is humongous.
Dubai’s non-oil imports have risen sharply and there is a lot of scope for greater expansion. Dubai is becoming a hub for trading and is in turn becoming a major supplier for neighboring countries.
With a growing number of expatriates, there is an increasing demand for ‘foreign’ food products, latest electronic goods and other high-end products. So Dubai is definitely a great market and there are plenty of opportunities for greater export trading and establishing export businesses.
There are no stringent foreign exchange rules, quotas or conditions. The import duties are low, and many products are exempt from taxation.
The transportation facilities from the port to warehouses are unmatched in terms of efficiency and operations. So it is easy to transport and store goods in less time thus increasing profit margins.
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What are the different categories of business organizations in Dubai?
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There are 7 categories of business organizations in Dubai and they are:
General partnership company
Partnership-en-commendam
Joint venture company
Public shareholding company
Private shareholding company
Limited liability company
Share partnership company
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Applications of Business Categories
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Partnership companies apply only to UAE citizens.
Currently, the Dubai government does not encourage the partnership-en-commendam and share partnership companies to be established.
Joint venture is an agreement between a foreign company/person and a local company to engage in a business. But the local equity participation in the joint venture should be at least 51%. The profit and loss sharing is decided earlier. No license is required for the joint venture. While the foreign partner deals with third parties in the name of the local partner, the local partner has to bear all liabilities until the agreement is formalized.
A Public shareholding company is one that is engaged in banking, insurance, or financial sectors.
Insurance and financial services firms and foreign banks can open their branch or representative offices to establish their presence in Dubai.
A limited liability company can be launched by as less as 2 members and as much as 50 members whose liability is limited to their shares in the firm’s capital. Responsibility for the management of such company is handled by the foreign or local partners or a third party.
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