Government Approvals in Dubai
A trade licence is rarely the only permission a business needs. The UAE Government’s official portal notes that some activities require additional approvals from government entities, and in Dubai the premises, the activity and the movement of goods can each bring another authority into the picture. Our support with government approvals in Dubai helps you see those requirements early, so they do not surface at the last moment.
Typical examples include Dubai Municipality procedures for certain activities, such as layout assessment for food establishment licensing, and Dubai Civil Defence preventive safety requirements, as Dubai’s Civil Defence law links the issue and renewal of licences, permits and approvals to a valid Civil Defence compliance certificate. Companies that will deal with Dubai Customs when importing or exporting also register their business with customs. Requirements depend on the activity, location and authority, and they can change, so we confirm the current position at the start of each request.
This is the part of PRO services where preparation matters most. We help gather the right documents, keep details consistent across your licence, tenancy and company records, coordinate submissions and inspection visits where they form part of the process, and track what each authority has asked for, including approvals and certificates that need to remain valid when your licence comes up for renewal. Majlis Hub is not a government entity and does not issue approvals. Each authority assesses the application and makes its own decision; we prepare, coordinate and follow up within the agreed scope, and keep you informed as each request moves.
Who this is for
- New companies whose activity needs approval from an authority other than the licensing department
- Food, hospitality and retail businesses preparing premises for licensing
- Companies moving into new premises or changing their activity
- Traders who need to register with Dubai Customs before importing or exporting
- Existing businesses whose licence renewal is waiting on an outstanding approval
- Business owners who prefer one point of contact across several authorities
What we handle
Approval mapping
We review your activity, premises and plans, and outline the external approvals that appear to apply and the authority behind each one.
File preparation
We gather and check the documents each authority asks for, and keep company, licence and tenancy details consistent across every submission.
Dubai Municipality procedures
We coordinate the municipality applications relevant to your activity, such as layout assessment for food establishment licensing.
Civil defence requirements
We help coordinate Dubai Civil Defence procedures for your premises, working with you, your landlord and any contractor or consultant involved.
Dubai Customs business registration
We help prepare and submit the business registration that allows a company to transact with Dubai Customs, and follow it through.
Follow-up and responses
We track each application, relay authority comments clearly and help you respond to requests for further information.
Renewal awareness
We note the approvals and certificates connected to your licence, so you can plan for their renewal in good time.
What to have ready
- Trade licence, or the initial approval and trade name reservation for a new company
- Memorandum or articles of association, and details of the owners and manager
- Passport and Emirates ID copies for the owners and the authorised signatory
- Tenancy contract and Ejari certificate for the premises
- Floor plans, layouts or photographs of the premises, where relevant
- A short description of the activity and the products or services involved
- Any existing application numbers, authority comments or inspection reports