Trade Licence
Aug 13th 2013, 8:25 am
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Trade Licence
Alas, my MBA did not prepare me for the minefield that is UAE Trade Licencing, so I wondered if any of you guys have any knowledge that could help me with this scenario...
Fred wants to sell Gumbo Beans in Dubai. Fred does not have a General Trading Licence. However, Fred’s friend, George, does have a General Trading Licence and is legally allowed to import Beans. George has offered to have Fred’s Gumbo Beans tested and registered with the Municipality, for a fee. George has also offered to import Fred’s Gumbo Beans and send directly to Fred’s customers. Again, for a fee. Beyond this, George will not have any contact with Fred’s customers. Fred will do all marketing, etc. himself.
My question is, can Fred do this under a Freezone Licence, as a ‘Gumbo Bean Consultant’?
Would welcome any input. Thanks.
Fred wants to sell Gumbo Beans in Dubai. Fred does not have a General Trading Licence. However, Fred’s friend, George, does have a General Trading Licence and is legally allowed to import Beans. George has offered to have Fred’s Gumbo Beans tested and registered with the Municipality, for a fee. George has also offered to import Fred’s Gumbo Beans and send directly to Fred’s customers. Again, for a fee. Beyond this, George will not have any contact with Fred’s customers. Fred will do all marketing, etc. himself.
My question is, can Fred do this under a Freezone Licence, as a ‘Gumbo Bean Consultant’?
Would welcome any input. Thanks.
Last edited by LaLaLayla; Aug 13th 2013 at 8:28 am.
Aug 13th 2013, 8:44 am
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Re: Trade Licence
Alas, my MBA did not prepare me for the minefield that is UAE Trade Licencing, so I wondered if any of you guys have any knowledge that could help me with this scenario...
Fred wants to sell Gumbo Beans in Dubai. Fred does not have a General Trading Licence. However, Fred’s friend, George, does have a General Trading Licence and is legally allowed to import Beans. George has offered to have Fred’s Gumbo Beans tested and registered with the Municipality, for a fee. George has also offered to import Fred’s Gumbo Beans and send directly to Fred’s customers. Again, for a fee. Beyond this, George will not have any contact with Fred’s customers. Fred will do all marketing, etc. himself.
My question is, can Fred do this under a Freezone Licence, as a ‘Gumbo Bean Consultant’?
Would welcome any input. Thanks.
Fred wants to sell Gumbo Beans in Dubai. Fred does not have a General Trading Licence. However, Fred’s friend, George, does have a General Trading Licence and is legally allowed to import Beans. George has offered to have Fred’s Gumbo Beans tested and registered with the Municipality, for a fee. George has also offered to import Fred’s Gumbo Beans and send directly to Fred’s customers. Again, for a fee. Beyond this, George will not have any contact with Fred’s customers. Fred will do all marketing, etc. himself.
My question is, can Fred do this under a Freezone Licence, as a ‘Gumbo Bean Consultant’?
Would welcome any input. Thanks.
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Aug 13th 2013, 8:56 am
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Aug 13th 2013, 9:29 am
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Re: Trade Licence
Thanks Patsy and Auto. It looks like I, I mean 'Fred', will effectively be outsourcing the importation. I think that will work.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Aug 13th 2013, 3:39 pm
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Re: Trade Licence
Depends on where the customers are. Are they in Jebel Ali or in Dubai? or in AbuDhabi?
Aug 13th 2013, 3:40 pm
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Re: Trade Licence
What colour are the beans?
Aug 13th 2013, 5:06 pm
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Re: Trade Licence
Are they magic beans?
Aug 13th 2013, 5:23 pm
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Re: Trade Licence
Can you flick them?
Aug 14th 2013, 1:41 am
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Ha, I have no idea what a mungo bean is, but it was always used as an example on my course.
Tune in next week for the next instalment: "Fred's Lemonade Stand Concession!"
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Aug 14th 2013, 1:43 am
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