List of 35 Best Profitable Small Business Opportunities in Dubai

Let's take a look at why Dubai is a great place to start your new business:

1. Strategic location: Dubai's location puts you smack dab in the middle of a market with over 2 billion people all within a 4-hour plane flight.
2. Tax benefits: There is no personal income tax, and businesses enjoy low Corporate Tax rates. For instance, the Сorporate Tax is only 9% but at a certain income level, it can be 0% for small businesses.
3. Business-friendly policies: The government actively supports entrepreneurs with streamlined processes and incentives, such as the Dubai Department of Economic Development's e-service portal or the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development's online services. Here you can easily register your business online, apply for licenses, and access various government services.
4. Diverse market: Dubai is made up of more than 200 different nationalities, which means it's very diverse workflows.
5. 100% ownership & tax exemptions: You can have full ownership of your business anywhere in the UAE, and benefit from tax exemptions in Free Zones.
6. Growing economy: The economy in Dubai is still booming, with lots of stability and new opportunities.

Before you start your business in the UAE, make sure you set up the right legal structure and complete all the necessary registrations. It's not always as easy as it looks. There are about 50 different jurisdictions (!) in the UAE.

Regulations and taxes can be a bit confusing, but don't worry—we've got you covered. There's no need to stress—we're here to help! Book a free intro call, and let's get started.

Well, the groundwork is done and you're ready to go. You want to start a small business and you have limited resources for the first step. Where do you want to start? Here's some brain food for you.

Here's a quick summary of our guide on starting a business. Basically, you need to:

1. Choose a business activity: To figure out what type of license you need, you'll need to understand what your business does. Note: Many business activities cannot be combined under one license.
2. Select the right jurisdiction: Decide between Free Zone, Mainland, or Offshore setups based on your business goals.
3. Register your business name: Ensure it complies with UAE naming regulations.
4. Secure office space: To start a business, you'll need to get registered somewhere. You don't need to actually do any work there, it's just where they'll put your address on all the paperwork.
5. Open a bank account: There are tons of great options out there, like HSBC, Citibank, Barclays, etc. It usually takes anywhere from two weeks to a few months to get an account set up.

Starting something new can be overwhelming. Doesn't matter if it's a little store or a big corporation, it's not always easy taking that first step. We're here to help and make sure you don't run into any roadblocks along the way.

movingo is an all-in-one platform for company formation, visas, and everyday legal in the UAE. We offer transparency, speed, and prices up to 3x lower than high-end agencies — with the same or better service. This is what you get by working with us:

• Transparency: All the different kinds of visas and countries are all in one place, with clear prices and exact dates. You choose the best one for you, and we'll make a customized business plan for you.
• Precision: Once you've made an informed decision, you can log into your account, upload the documents, and then just keep track of the updates.
• Flexible pricing: You always get what you paid for, with no hidden charges, surprises, or small print.
• Expertise: Our team has 10+ years of experience in the UAE and EU.

Well, there's something to think about before you start your business. You can do anything you want and we're sure you'll be successful. The numbers say so — Dubai is ranked 3rd in the world's top five cities for job opportunities.