Business activity

A business activity is one of the licensed activities listed on a company’s trade licence, such as restaurant or retail sale of clothing, and it describes what the company is allowed to do.

UAE trade licences list one or more activities. Business software can use them to decide which features a company needs, rather than relying on a single industry label.

Worth knowing

• Many UAE companies hold several activities on one licence.
• Activity lists are set by each licensing authority and differ between emirates and free zones.
• The activities on your licence are a useful starting point when you set up new software.

General information, not tax or legal advice. Check the official source and speak to a registered tax agent about your own situation.