
Tyres & Accessories Trading License
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Learn moreFrom distinctive art pieces to collectible antiques and cultural decor, novelties hold a unique place in Dubai’s retail and trading landscape. The city’s global connectivity, thriving tourism sector, and growing appreciation for art and design make it an ideal base for trading curated and high value novelty items.
If you’re planning to launch a novelties trading business in Dubai, here’s what you need to know.
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Setting up a novelties trading business in Dubai offers a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs aiming to enter a fast-growing market.
Here are some of the key advantages:
Dubai’s position as a global tourism hub creates consistent demand for souvenirs, art pieces, and novelty items from visitors and residents alike.
Dubai’s world-class ports, airports, and logistics infrastructure make it easy to import, export, and re export art and novelty items to global markets.
Dubai’s growing galleries, exhibitions, art fairs, and cultural events support demand for paintings, historical photographs, sculptures, and decorative novelties.
Hotels, offices, interior designers, and real estate developers frequently source novelty and art pieces for décor and branding purposes.

A novelties trading business license in Dubai allows companies to engage in a range of activities, including:
Reselling of paintings and fine art pieces
Trading of historical and archival photographs
Reselling of statues and sculptural artworks
Sale of antiquity utensils and collectible artifacts
Artworks made from precious and decorative materials, including Silver, Copper, Wood, Ivory, Crystal and Glass
Other artistic or decorative items made from various materials
Here are some steps to starting a Novelties Trading Business in Dubai:
You can set up your business as sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC), a Free Zone company (FZCO) or a branch of a foreign company.
Choosing the right freezone for your business activity is important. It is crucial to determine the specific trading activities to define the business scope and then select the right Free Zone.
It is important to ensure that your business name should not be offensive or violate any trademarks or intellectual property rights and must comply with the guidelines set by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). An initial approval will be required from DET, after which you can reserve your trade name.
If you are setting up an LLC, you will need to prepare and sign the MOA.
Depending on your business activities, you may need to obtain additional approvals and licenses from various government authorities.
A soft copy is sent via email, and the original licence is available for collection from the office upon request.

IFZA creates easy access for companies to establish their businesses and enables Dubai as a global hub to drive the future growth of the economy, as well as attract investment.
IFZA Dubai provides fast and easy Free Zone company establishment with world-class access to global markets.
IFZA provides numerous Free Zone company establishment benefits, such as:
Yes, many licensing authorities offer online application services where businesses can submit their documents electronically.
Yes, it is possible to renew or cancel a business license.
Yes. Free Zones offers low taxes and other incentives, making it a cost-effective option for investors.
Free Zones assist businesses in obtaining an office or virtual office space and facilitate the licensing process.