Permit and Licensing Business Councils & Groups

Requirements to Establish a Business Council

The Business Council must represent a specific country. The founding members are required to submit the following documents to the Business Relations Department at Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

• A list of no less than twenty (20) founding companies including:
  • Trade License Number
  • Emirates ID Number of the representative of the founding company
  • Dubai Chambers Membership Number
• The proposed name of the Council.
• A draft Articles of Association.*
• A work plan detailing the future plans of the Council.*

The following documents to be submitted no later than 90 days from the establishment.

Requirements to Establish a Business Group

The Business Group must represent a specific Economic Sector/Industry. The founding members are required to submit the following documents to the Business Relations Department at Dubai Chamber.

• A list of no less than twenty (20) founding companies including
  • Trade License Number
  • Emirates ID Number of the representative of the founding company
  • Dubai Chambers Membership Number
• The proposed name of the Group.
• A draft Articles of Association.*
• A work plan detailing the future plans of the Group.*

No fees applicable