Trading PRO Services · Dubai Mainland & Free Zones

PRO Services for Trading Companies in Dubai

Trade licence amendments, employee documentation and establishment records for importers, exporters, distributors and wholesalers in Dubai.

45+ years of experience · 500+ companies supported

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  • 45+ years of experience
  • 500+ companies supported
  • Dubai mainland and free zones
  • A dedicated PRO officer

At a Glance

Trading PRO services in Dubai at a glance

Quick answer

PRO services for trading companies in Dubai keep employee records and trade licence records current together. On the employee side, that means staff visas, renewals and establishment card updates. On the licence side, it covers trade licence amendments, Dubai Customs importer and exporter code documents and Dubai Chambers membership. IMC provides these services across Dubai mainland and free zones, with 45+ years of experience and 500+ companies supported.

45+years of experience
500+companies supported
Your trading PRO file
  1. 01Trade licence amendmentsDET
  2. 02Importer and exporter codeDubai Customs
  3. 03Chamber membershipDubai Chambers
  4. 04Staff residence visasGDRFA Dubai
  5. 05Work permitsMOHRE

Each task tracked by IMC with a renewal date.

Key facts

Who it is for
Importer, Exporter, Distributor, Wholesaler, General trading company
Main services
Trade licence amendments, Customs registration documents, Chamber of commerce membership, Employee visa processing, Visa renewals and cancellations, Establishment card and company records
Jurisdictions
Dubai mainland and Dubai free zones
Provider
IMC, 45+ years of experience and 500+ companies supported
How to start
Share your company type, employee count, jurisdiction and required service to receive a checklist and quote.

Government authorities involved

  • DET

    Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

    Trade licence renewals and amendments for mainland companies

  • Dubai Customs

    Importer and exporter code registration

  • Dubai Chambers

    Chamber membership and certificates of origin

  • MOHRE

    Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

    Work permits, labour contracts and WPS records for mainland companies

  • GDRFA Dubai

    General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai

    Entry permits, residence visas and the immigration establishment card

  • Free zone authorities

    Licences and visas for companies registered in a Dubai free zone

Who It’s For

PRO support for different trading companies

IMC works with trading companies that need two sets of records kept current at the same time: employee records for sales, logistics and warehouse staff, and trade licence records for every product line and activity.

  • Importers

    Licence and customs registration documents for import activity.

  • Exporters

    Company records and chamber documents for export trade.

  • Distributors

    Licence amendments and staff visas for growing distribution teams.

  • Wholesalers

    Recurring renewals and establishment records.

  • General trading companies

    Support for companies trading across several product lines.

  • E-commerce traders

    Licence updates and staff documentation for online trading.

Common Requirements

Common PRO requirements for trading companies

Trading businesses often need to coordinate documentation for sales, logistics and warehouse employees while keeping their company licences up to date.

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  1. 01

    Licence activity updates

    Adding product categories and trading activities to your trade licence.

  2. 02

    Customs registration

    Company documents for an importer or exporter code with Dubai Customs.

  3. 03

    Chamber membership

    Registering and renewing your Dubai Chambers membership.

  4. 04

    Staff documentation

    Visas and work permits for sales, logistics and warehouse staff.

  5. 05

    Company records

    Establishment card renewals and updates to partner or manager details.

Challenges & Solutions

Where trading businesses need PRO support

What they deal with How IMC handles it

New product lines need matching licence activities

Activity amendments added as the range grows

Customs code, Dubai Chambers and licence renewals sit with separate authorities

All renewal dates kept in one schedule

A partner or manager change affects the licence, establishment card and customs records

Coordinated updates across every record

Sales, logistics and warehouse staff each have their own documents

Employee records kept current from hiring to renewal

Our Services

Trading PRO services in Dubai

  • Trade licence amendments

    Adding activities, changing partners, managers or trade name, and updating your address.

    When it's needed
    When your products, ownership or office details change.
    Documents
    Current licence, MOA amendments, Ejari, partner passport copies.
    Authority
    Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) or your free zone authority.

  • Customs registration documents

    Preparing company documents for importer and exporter code registration and renewal.

    When it's needed
    Before your first shipment, and at each renewal.
    Documents
    Trade licence, establishment card, owner documents.
    Authority
    Dubai Customs.

  • Chamber of commerce membership

    Dubai Chambers registration, renewals and certificate requests.

    When it's needed
    At company setup, each year at renewal, and when you need a certificate of origin.
    Documents
    Trade licence and company documents.
    Authority
    Dubai Chambers.

  • Employee visa processing

    Residence visas for sales, logistics, warehouse and office staff.

    When it's needed
    When you hire a new employee.
    Documents
    Passport copy, photo, offer letter, medical fitness result.
    Authority
    MOHRE and GDRFA Dubai, or your free zone authority.

  • Visa renewals and cancellations

    Renewals before expiry and cancellations when employees move on.

    When it's needed
    Every visa cycle, and at the end of employment.
    Documents
    Current visa, Emirates ID, passport.
    Authority
    GDRFA Dubai, MOHRE or your free zone authority.

  • Establishment card and company records

    Renewing your establishment card and updating company records after amendments.

    When it's needed
    Each year, and after any licence change.
    Documents
    Trade licence, company documents.
    Authority
    GDRFA Dubai or your free zone authority.

PRO support for trading staff and employment documents

From employee onboarding and visa renewals to changes in company licence details, IMC coordinates the necessary paperwork and approvals.

  • New residence visas and work permits
  • Medical tests and Emirates ID
  • Renewals tracked by expiry date
  • Visa cancellations
  • Labour contract updates
  • Renewal reminders for your HR team

Company licence renewals and government documents

We also help keep trade licence records current as the business adds activities, products or new commercial arrangements.

  • Annual trade licence renewal
  • Activity, partner and trade name amendments
  • Dubai Chambers membership renewal
  • Customs registration document updates

IMC confirms the applicable authority for your jurisdiction (mainland or free zone) before each process begins.

How We Work

How IMC handles trading PRO requirements

  1. Initial assessment

    We review your company type, jurisdiction, team size and the services you need.

  2. Document checklist

    You receive a clear checklist for each application, matched to the right authority.

  3. Submission and coordination

    Our PRO team prepares, submits and follows each application with the relevant authority.

  4. Status updates

    You get an update at every stage, with expected timelines for each task.

  5. Completed documents

    We deliver the issued documents and add the next renewal dates to your calendar.

Why IMC

Why choose IMC for trading PRO services?

Clear ownership of every task, from first document to final delivery.

  • A dedicated PRO officer

    One named contact who knows your company and your team.

  • Clear responsibility for each task

    You always know who is handling each application and what comes next.

  • A shared renewal calendar

    Visa, card and licence renewal dates in one place, with reminders ahead of time.

  • Transparent fees

    Government fees and IMC service fees listed separately on every quote.

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FAQs
Most trading companies need trade licence renewal and amendments, customs registration documents, Dubai Chambers membership, staff visas, visa renewals and establishment card updates.
IMC provides PRO services for trading companies across Dubai mainland and free zones, with 45+ years of experience and 500+ companies supported. A dedicated PRO officer handles visas, permits, renewals and authority documentation for each client.
Yes. IMC prepares the amendment, collects the required documents and coordinates with the DET or your free zone authority until the updated licence is issued.
Yes. IMC prepares the company documents for registration with Dubai Customs and keeps them ready for each renewal.
Dubai Chambers membership is part of operating a mainland trading company and lets you request documents such as certificates of origin for exports. IMC handles registration and renewals.
Free zone companies renew licences and process visas through their free zone authority, while customs registration still runs through Dubai Customs. IMC prepares a checklist for your jurisdiction.
This depends on the change. Common documents include the current licence, MOA amendments, Ejari and partner passport copies. IMC confirms the list before submission.
Fees depend on the services you need, your team size and how often your licence changes. Government fees are listed separately from IMC’s service fee.