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Logistics and trading

Trading companies live and die on clearances, credit terms and stock. We set up the routes, partners and controls behind the trade.

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A distributor’s first containers have landed, but customs codes, warehouse space and local distribution are not ready.

Where to license

Logistics free zones (JAFZA, Dubai South, DAFZA, KEZAD, SAIF, AFZ, Fujairah FZ) plus mainland branches for local distribution.

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Approvals to expect

  • Roads and transport authority approval (e.g. RTA, ITC)

By lifecycle stage

What we take on at each stage

Establish

Licence, entity, bank account and tax registrations, in the right order.

  • Trade name reservation and initial approval
  • Memorandum or articles, notarisation and licence issue
  • Lease registration and premises approvals
  • Establishment card, immigration file and investor or partner visas
  • Corporate bank account preparation and introductions
  • Corporate tax and VAT registration with the FTA
  • Free zone mainland access: branch licences and operating permits
In Logistics and trading: Customs codes, import licences and free zone or mainland distribution route.

Stays with you

Your documents, signatures and choices on structure.

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By department

Every function, for Logistics and trading

Finance and tax

Clean books, filed returns and cash you can see.

  • Bookkeeping and monthly management accounts
  • VAT and corporate tax registration and filing
  • Budgets, cash-flow forecasts and cost control
  • Audit preparation and liaison
  • Bank relationships and payment controls
In Logistics and trading: Trade finance introductions, credit control and VAT on imports.
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Questions about Logistics and trading

Where should a business in Logistics and trading be licensed in the UAE?

Logistics free zones (JAFZA, Dubai South, DAFZA, KEZAD, SAIF, AFZ, Fujairah FZ) plus mainland branches for local distribution.

What approvals does a business in Logistics and trading need in the UAE?

Typically: Roads and transport authority approval (e.g. RTA, ITC). The exact list depends on the activity, the emirate and the premises.

What does Prosolve take on for Logistics and trading businesses?

Trading companies live and die on clearances, credit terms and stock. We set up the routes, partners and controls behind the trade. We cover every lifecycle stage from establishment to wind-up, and every back-office function from finance and HR to logistics and marketing support.

Working in Logistics and trading?

A named person replies within one working day with first questions, and whether we are the right people for it.

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