The Initial approval is a certificate which entitles the investor to proceed ahead with procedures for obtaining the business license and apply for obtaining required approvals of relevant authorities to practice economic activities. The Initial approval is the stage, which precedes issuance of the business license, and it starts after approval of trade names. The initial approval does not allow the concerned person to practice the activity unless a commercial license is issued. The Documents required to issue the initial approval – Obtaining the approved trade name. Obtaining the approval of the Department of Naturalization and Residence for foreign investors. Copies of valid passports. Copies of valid Emirates ID. Payment of prescribed fees Collecting the Initial approval certificate.