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mumsbuzzar is an online platform that brings a community of mums together: to channel their creative ideas into a product, provide a thriving e-marketplace for mums who are looking to have a launchpad for their home businesses, and get that sense of support and empowerment.

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According to MarketWatch, the candle-making business is expected to reach beyond $5 billion in 2026, thanks to the growth of the home décor industry. Handmade candles have seen a sharp increase in sales, with restaurants using aromatic candles to create an excellent ambiance for their customers and spas and massage centers using scented candles to offer a soothing effect.

A quick search on Google Trends shows that there is a consistent interest in handmade candles. So how do you start your candle business in Dubai? Here is a look at everything you need to create the next big brand in handmade candles.

Requirement for Starting A Handmade Candle Business

When starting, you will probably be working from your home. The process of starting a homemade
product business in Dubai is pretty straightforward. You will be required to submit some documents
during the time of application, and you can start working.

Here is a list of the documents you need to submit for your business application process:

● An establishment card from the FAIC
● Trade name for your business
● If you can have employees, you will have up to 3 work permits
● Membership numbers in the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization and Chamber of
Commerce.

You will also need tenancy contract permits to show that you can run a business from home.

Get A Trade License For Homemade Products In Dubai

The Department of Economic Development (DED) issued the trade license, which allows you to operate a handmade business from your home. The license allows you to integrate your business activities and run your online and social media platforms with the DED database.

On top of letting you run your business from the comfort of your home, a trade license comes with loads of other benefits, including:

● You will be issued an establishment card that allows you to have more than three employees
● DED partners will offer you optional working space when you outgrow working from home
● Consultations on how to start your handmade candle business
● Participate in training workshops, conferences, and training workshops
● Temporary employment service.
● You will get a Dubai Chairman membership for commercial activities.

What Are The Criteria For A Trade License Registration?

A Trade license is essential to operate a home-based business in Dubai legally. However, there are some conditions you need to fulfill before getting the DED Trade License. The conditions are:


● The license is given to residents only
● The project or startup must exist in the Emirates of Dubai
● The license is renewable and valid for a year
● The business owner must have an Emirates ID for registration
● The trader is allowed ten activities per license
● The business owner must be 21 years and older
● The business activity, social media accounts, and trade name must all be amended according to the requests of the DED officers.

It is also essential to get an e-commerce license, one of the easiest and cheapest options for handmade producers in Dubai. An e-commerce license allows you to sell your products online
networking sites and e-commerce platforms such as Mumsbuzzar and Amazon.

Here are the steps you need to follow to get an E-commerce license in Dubai:

● Choose your business location
● Decide on the legal structure of the business
● Register the company’s trade name
● Apply for the initial approval certificate
● Rent a physical office space
● Draft a local service agent agreement or MOA
● In the case of exports and imports, you will need to register with customs authorities and
ports
● Open a corporate bank account
● Collect the license from the DED (Department of Economic Development)

It is important to note that the cost of the e-commerce license in Dubai depends on the professional
activities you choose for your business. Additionally, small businesses that do not have a trade license
are allowed to sell their products online as long as all the relevant government bodies license the
organization behind them.

Start Selling Your Handmade Candles On Mumsbuzzar

Mumsbuzzar is an e-commerce platform designed to help you sell all your handmade candles from the comfort of your home. Our platform is skillfully designed to allow us to market your handmade candles to your target audience and help you increase your sales. At the same time, you get to focus on providing your customers with high-quality products.

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