Can Indian citizens do business in Dubai?

Yes, Indian citizens can do business in Dubai – many of the emirate’s most successful entrepreneurs are of Indian origin. If you would like to start your company in Dubai as an Indian citizen, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Select your Business Activity

The first step to opening a business in Dubai is to select your business activity. There are many different license types to choose from, meaning you can open practically any kind of business in the country. We can advise you on the most appropriate license for your planned activities at Meydan Free Zone.

2. Choose a Trade Name for your Dubai Company

There are certain rules in Dubai around the naming of businesses that must be respected. You cannot use any terms that could be seen as offensive or blasphemous, and the trading name cannot utilise your initials. At Meydan Free Zone, we can advise you on all naming conventions in Dubai.

3. Choose the Location of your Business in Dubai

Selecting a business location is vital in launching your company in Dubai. Many Indian entrepreneurs choose to base themselves in Meydan Free Zone because it offers a 0% tax rate and 100% foreign ownership. Our location in central Dubai, close to the airport and the seaport, means you are perfectly positioned to begin trading fast and meet new customers.

4. Complete your Application and Pay the Fees

To receive your business license, you will need to complete your application form and provide a range of documents and paperwork. Paying the associated fees as part of your company license application is also essential.

5. Receive your License and Open a Business Bank Account

Getting your license to start a company in Dubai takes just a few days – so long as all your paperwork is in order and your application form and fees are all correct. At Meydan Free Zone, we can verify all your paperwork, obtain necessary approvals, and make the process fast and efficient.

Once your license is approved, the final step is to open a business bank account, so you can make and receive payments within the UAE but also abroad. Meydan Pay is our powerful digital banking solution for businesses working in our free zone. It gives you an IBAN and digital wallet with all the necessary features to start making and receiving payments internationally. It is very popular with Indian entrepreneurs, allowing them to send and receive payments from customers and business partners back home in India.

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Our team at Meydan Free Zone can guide you through the entire process and ensure that all legal requirements are met seamlessly.

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