Opening a fashion business in Dubai, UAE

Opening a fashion business in Dubai, UAE - Makebiz

Dubai aspires to become one of the world’s fashion capitals, setting trends for the rest of the world. Numerous fashion weeks and shows are held here every year. The most sought-after global brands are also freely available here. All this actively develops not only local shopping, but also fashion tourism. 

In 2013, the Dubai Design District free economic zone was created, specialising specifically in the fashion industry. The Dubai government realised the need to develop this industry to grow the economy and attract investment. 

Dubai’s largest shopping centre, known worldwide, has become home to hundreds of famous brands. The multicultural population, growing every year, creates a high demand for clothing of different styles and price points. By developing their unique selling proposition, any entrepreneur can find their target audience. 

The niche is quite extensive: you can engage in personal counselling, clothing design, selling things wholesale and retail, go into the sphere of e-commerce and much more. Makebiz lawyers can help you find the right licence to suit your needs. 

Let’s highlight the basic steps for starting a fashion business in the UAE: 

1. Researching the legal forms of organisation. You can choose to open a simplified sole proprietorship company, limited liability company, partnership, etc. Each form has its advantages and disadvantages, with which it is important to familiarise yourself in advance and ‘try on’ your business. 

2. Choice of jurisdiction or location: on the main land or on the freezone. Here it is important to rely on logistical and warehousing features, the anticipated scale of the future organisation.  

3. Reservation of the trade name of the company. It is worth selecting the three most suitable names that will reflect the activity and comply with the established norms.

4. Rent an office, warehouse, if necessary. It is better to think in advance, whether you need a working room, so that in the future you do not have to supplement the licence with new data. 

5. Obtaining a licence that allows you to carry out the specified activities in the chosen territory. 

6. Visa application and account opening. 

Registration of any company implies compliance with the specific process and requirements of local legislation. To minimise risks, we advise you to cooperate with professionals. Sign up for a free consultation and find out how to open a fashion business in Dubai. 

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