How do I find a distributor in Dubai?

We define the distributor profile by category and channel, check counterparts on public sources and through direct contact and organise meetings.

Free zone or mainland: which to choose?

It depends on planned activities and the market to be served: the choice must be verified with professionals licensed in the UAE.

Do I need a UAE company to sell in Dubai?

Not always: many companies start through a local distributor or importer. A company is assessed when a stable presence is needed.

Does my product need registration in the UAE?

Some categories, such as food and cosmetics, require specific registrations or compliance: they must be checked for each product.

Dubai and the UAE: business development and distribution

The UAE is a trading hub to the Middle East, Africa and Asia. We help companies choose the Dubai market entry model, find distributors and business partners in the Emirates and prepare meetings with qualified counterparts.

Who it is for

Producers and brands wanting to sell in the UAE and the Gulf region, companies looking for distributors or importers in Dubai, businesses assessing a free zone or mainland company.

Producers looking for distributors in Dubai
Companies developing business in the UAE
Businesses assessing a corporate presence

Distributors, agents and partners

For many products a qualified local distributor is the fastest route to the region's retailers and buyers. Some categories require specific registrations or compliance checks.

Distributor search and qualification
Product registration requirement checks
Meeting support

Services available in Dubai

Commercial representation, distributor and importer search, business partner search and coordination of import-export flows to the UAE.

Commercial representation in Dubai
Find distributors in the UAE
Business partners in the Emirates
Import-export support

Free zone or mainland

Free zone and mainland companies follow different rules on permitted activities and local market access. The choice depends on the business model and must be verified with local professionals.

Taxation

The UAE tax framework has changed in recent years. Any assessment must be based on current law with licensed professionals.

FAQ

Services available for this market

Distributor search abroad

Search and qualification of distributors in Switzerland, Spain, Dubai and Monaco: verified shortlist, first contact and meeting organisation.

Importer search

Search for qualified importers in Switzerland, Dubai, Spain and Monaco: checking experience, sales network and proposed terms.

International commercial representation

Commercial representation in Switzerland, Monaco, Spain and Dubai: an active sales presence abroad under a written mandate with regular reports.

Client and business partner search

Search for B2B clients and business partners in Switzerland, Ticino, Monte Carlo, Spain and the United Arab Emirates, based on a shared profile.

Company formation

Support in setting up companies in Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Monaco, with licensed professionals and real economic substance.

Import-export

Operational support in organising import-export flows between Switzerland, the European Union, Spain and the United Arab Emirates, with professionals.