There are four types of licenses that can be chosen if you are looking to set up a company in the UAE. they:   Commercial Licenses: Commercial licenses are issued to companies operating in the trade of goods. A few commercial activities that fall under a commercial license are trading in goods and commodities, manufacturing and exporting products, real estate, logistics services, and some other activities. Tourism licenses: Companies operating in the travel and tourism industry, such as travel agents, tour operators, hotels and hospitality, and all activities similar to them, must obtain a tourism license. Professional licenses: This is a mandatory license issued to individuals wishing to provide any type of service. As this is a service-related license, it is important that individuals provide evidence of experience or educational qualification as proof of their knowledge in this field. Industrial licenses: Designated for companies that engage in industry-related services such as manufacturing, natural resource processing, or raw material processing. One of the basic requirements for obtaining or operating an industrial license is that the company must have a warehouse within the United Arab Emirates