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HOW TO START A FOODSTUFF BUSINESS IN DUBAI
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FOODSTUFF BUSINESS
With Dubai emerging as one of the top global food destinations in recent years, therefore, starting foodstuff trading in Dubai is indeed a profitable venture which is only bound to grow in the coming years. More so, the business holds incredible potential as Dubai manages over 20% of the food imports of the UAE and re-exporting to over 160 countries. So, if you are planning to start the foodstuff business in Dubai then you indeed have taken the correct decision.
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The detailed process of company formation and mandatory documentation
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Decide on Mainland or Free Trade Zone Choose your foodstuff trading option Registration of foodstuff business in Dubai Foodstuff business license
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The food industry is so vast in Dubai, that you have an
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array of alternatives to decide from. Following is the list of sub-activities that you can carry out under the food stuff business in Dubai. • Grains, Cereals & Legumes Trading • Snack Food Trading • Spices Trading Business • Ice Trading • Juice Trading • Mineral Water Trading • Soft Drinks & Carbonated Water Trading • Sugar Trading BusinessEgg Trading • Ghee & Vegetable Oil Trading • Flour Trading • Potatoes Trading • Fruits and Vegetable Trading
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It is compulsory to register your foodstuff business
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company with Dubai Municipality (DM) before beginning your business. Basically, the DM is the Government agency whose Food Control and Safety Department is accountable for rules, regulations, policies, and issuance of license. Further, if your company will be involved in the import of foodstuff, then the following requirements are needed: • Register your company and all the food items in the DM Food Import and Re-export System (FIRS) • Obtain food label authorization for all items that you plan to import • Acquire a FIT analysis result from the Dubai Central Food Laboratory FOODSTUFF BUSINESS IN DUBAI
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Documents needed for the registration process from Dubai Muncipality • Trade license of company • E-mail of the company • Telephone and fax number of the company • P.O. Box number of the company • Details of company’s location in Dubai • Name and phone number of Company’s representatives
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Food stuff business license Food stuff trading companies in Dubai depending upon the nature of their food stuff business activity require either require a professional or industrial or commercial license. All food establishments in Dubai must have a suitable trade licence from the concerned government authorities before the commencing of their business operation.
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Food stuff business license in Dubai Mainland
If
you
choose
to
setup
a
foodstuff trading business in Dubai ma inland , then you need a local partner to setup a Limited Liability Company (LLC Company), who will at least have 51% of the share in the company. For this kind of company the governing authority
is
the
Dubai
Economic
Department (DED).
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• Select your trade name and get it registered • Obtain the initial approval from the Department of Economic Development (DED) • Draft and sign the Articles and Memorandum of Association (MOA) • Sign the above mentioned agreements with your partner or local sponsor in the presence of a Notary Public Court • Rent an office (minimum 200 sq. ft.) or warehouse and obtain the tenancy contract and have it attested by Dubai Land Department (Ejari) • Submit all the essential documents to the DED and collect the payment voucher • Submit the tenancy contract to Dubai Municipality Food Control Section • Make the final payment to the DED after the submission of the documents • Apply for your company establishment and labour card which will allow you to open bank accounts and hire staff under your license. • Bank account opening FOODSTUFF BUSINESS IN DUBAI
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Begin your foodstuff trading business!
If you are looking to set up a food business in Dubai, then wait no more and call Shuraa! We are here to take care of all the process required for food stuff registration procedure
business right from to documentation with the necessary
authorities. Rest assured, we will guide you in every step till your business is set up and going.