Automotive & Spare Parts Trading in the UAE

Key points

Popular activities in the UAE include trading, consultancy, services, e-commerce and general trading, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. On the ground, one of the reasons we recommend the UAE is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. the UAE is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 3 business days.

Step by step

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   In the first call we check that the UAE lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. Your portal shows the status of this step for starting an automotive trading company in the UAE in real time.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   Importantly, your trade name is reserved with the the UAE authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with the UAE and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. We keep a written record of this step so your file for starting an automotive trading company in the UAE is audit-ready.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Once the the UAE licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.

Documents required

For starting an automotive trading company in the UAE the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Customs code
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country

Pricing

Pricing for starting an automotive trading company in the UAE depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for starting an automotive trading company in the UAE are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.

Where to license automotive & spare parts trading

Sharjah's industrial areas and Ajman are the traditional heart of UAE spare-parts trading, and Jebel Ali handles the bulk of vehicle re-exports to Africa and Central Asia. Used-vehicle export needs a vehicle testing and export certificate per unit.

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Examples of this activity

• Spare parts trading
• Used car export
• Tyre trading
• Accessories

Automotive & Spare Parts Trading guides by nationality

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Why the UAE

For most clients, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of starting an automotive trading company in the UAE predictable. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for starting an automotive trading company in the UAE.

Why GoldenKey

Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for starting an automotive trading company in the UAE. Most of our the UAE customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your the UAE file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the file sit.

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