A business license is a key factor when starting a business anywhere in the world. From small enterprises to multinational companies, businesses of all kinds and sizes need to be licensed and registered to operate legally in the region. In Dubai, the Department of Economic Development (DED) monitors the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of business licenses. However, several contributing factors add up to the small business license cost in Dubai such as the nature of the business, number of partners, office space rent, added approvals, etc.