How to export and re-export from the UAE
Seize the opportunity to enter the multi-billion dollar sales market by discovering the trading potential of the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE you can find products from all over the world, thousands of enterprises and industries and the optimal geographic location between East and West. In addition to completely tax-free export operations, the state guarantees the support of banks and the protection of foreign investors, ample opportunities for entering international markets and for scaling your trading business.
Main UAE exports
Construction Materials
A sought-after product group in the actively developing GCC countries
Precious stones and metals
13% of all exports fall into this product group
Cosmetics and perfumery
The total volume of exports in this category increased by 31% over 5 years
Untreated metals
10.1% of all export operations are in aluminum and alloys
Electrical products
Including equipment and spare parts, this category accounts for 7.5% of exports
Textile products
UAE ranks third in the world by volume of apparel and textile exports
Benefits of exporting and re-exporting from the UAE
No taxes
No taxes when conducting international export and re-export activities along with the ability to get reimbursed for previously paid VAT
Financial comfort
Freedom to deposit and withdraw funds with no currency controls. Simplified KYC procedure for transactions in local currency (dirham)
Taxpayer number
A company operating in the UAE receives a TRN number, which ensures the high confidence of counterparties and financial institutions
Favorable location
The UAE is an international trade hub and recognized logistics center, being the ideal geographic location at the intersection of Europe, Africa and Asia
Tax residency
All business owners can obtain a residency permit and then the status of tax resident, which protects them against the exchange of tax and financial information (CRS)
Prestige
Despite the tax-free nature, the UAE jurisdictions are not offshore and are not included in any OECD or FATF black or gray lists. International treaties are recognized and adhered to
Jurisdiction of incorporation for UAE export activities
Free Zone company incorporation
A tool for conducting international activities. It offers the possibility of renting a warehouse only in the place of incorporation, with some visa and territorial restrictions. They vary in license types and infrastructure.
- It gives companies the right to conduct business only in the territory of the incorporation zone and abroad.
- The UAE FTZs differ in the types of licenses and formal business incorporation procedures.
- Full 100% foreign ownership is permitted without the need to involve a local partner.
SORP expert solutions for exporting products from the UAE
Business model selection
We will identify a suitable business license, then select the best legal entity type for your activities
Business incorporation
Fast incorporation through our close collaboration with the state licensing authorities
Outsourcing of core business processes
Administrative, tax, accounting, legal and PRO support by SORP Group experts 24/7
Dubai business address
Rent space in our SORP business center for office accommodation and fast licensing procedures.
Opening bank accounts
We steer you through passing the KYC procedures of banks using our close cooperation
Local partner or agent
Nominee service from SORP Investment LLC protected by waiver of rights in the court.
UAE is an ideal platform for exporting activities
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Stable growth
HSBC estimates that, on average, total merchandise exports from the UAE will grow by about 8% yearly in value terms between 2021 and 2030. By 2030, the goods of the non-oil sectors will account for more than 70% of total exports.
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World recognition
The World Bank recently ranked the UAE as the 26th easiest country to do business in and 5th for international trade. The country has a wide foreign trade network covering over 220 countries and offering markets for a diverse portfolio of goods and services.
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Strategic location
The UAE is the 3rd largest export and re-export center in the world after Hong Kong and Singapore. A vast volume of cargo from different countries transits through the air and sea ports of the UAE. Due to the country’s exceptionally favorable location, cargo flows come from the EU, India, China, the countries of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Modern logistics solutions
The UAE has the best transport infrastructure in the Middle East and ranks 11th in the world in terms of logistics efficiency. An innovative project has started in Dubai, building a framework that will include a network to support unmanned cargo transportation with ground infrastructure, drone ports, loading bays and service stations.
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International Trade Hub
The country has a wide foreign trade network covering more than 220 countries. In addition to the Customs Union with the 5 other GCC countries, the UAE is included in the GAFTA list of 18 countries according to the Agadir Agreement. This permits customs-free and duty-free trade across the entire zone.
SORP is your reliable partner in the UAE
Learn how to organize profitable exports
SORP Group specialists will help you determine the ideal development strategy and choose the optimal place of incorporation and form of legal entity.
Take the first step today towards creating your business in the UAE!