F&B and Restaurant Business Setup in Dubai
Cafes, fine-dining restaurants, cloud kitchens and catering brands each follow a distinct licensing and approvals path in Dubai. JPA Group manages the food trade licence, Dubai Municipality and food-control approvals, plus the tax and accounting backbone, so your kitchen opens on schedule.
- FTA-Approved Tax Agent
- Trusted by 1,500+ UAE businesses
- Partner-led since 2001
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Food trade licence
We secure the correct restaurant, cafeteria, cloud kitchen or catering activity from the Department of Economy and Tourism or the relevant free zone authority.
Dubai Municipality approvals
We coordinate the food-safety and kitchen layout approvals required before fit-out, including ventilation, grease traps and food-storage compliance.
Food Control and permits
We arrange food-control registration, food-handler requirements and the food-establishment permit so your premises can legally prepare and serve food.
Cloud kitchen structuring
Delivery-only brands have lighter premises needs but specific licensing and aggregator onboarding rules. We structure single or multi-brand cloud kitchens for platforms like Talabat, Deliveroo and Careem.
VAT and menu pricing
F&B sales are standard-rated at 5% VAT. With mandatory registration at AED 375,000 turnover, we register you, set VAT-inclusive menu pricing and file accurate returns.
Corporate tax and accounting
We register you for Corporate Tax, which is 0% up to AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% above, and keep daily-sales, cost-of-goods and payroll books that withstand FTA review.
Concept and licence plan
We map your concept, dine-in or delivery model and location to the right licence type, jurisdiction and approvals timeline.
Licence and initial approval
We reserve your trade name, obtain initial approval and issue the food trade licence with the correct activities.
Municipality and food-control sign-off
We coordinate kitchen layout, food-safety and food-establishment approvals so your premises pass inspection.
Tax, accounting and launch
We complete VAT and Corporate Tax registration, set up bookkeeping and POS reconciliation, and support your opening.
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Cafes, fine-dining restaurants, cloud kitchens and catering brands each follow a distinct licensing and approvals path in Dubai. JPA Group manages the food trade licence, Dubai Municipality and food-control approvals, plus the tax and accounting backbone, so your kitchen opens on schedule.
- FTA-Approved Tax Agent
- Trusted by 1,500+ UAE businesses
- Partner-led since 2001
Built for F&B and Restaurant Business Setup in Dubai
Cafes, fine-dining restaurants, cloud kitchens and catering brands each follow a distinct licensing and approvals path in Dubai. JPA Group manages the food trade licence, Dubai Municipality and food-control approvals, plus the tax and accounting backbone, so your kitchen opens on schedule.
Sector-Specific Expertise
Food trade licence
We secure the correct restaurant, cafeteria, cloud kitchen or catering activity from the Department of Economy and Tourism or the relevant free zone authority.
Dubai Municipality approvals
We coordinate the food-safety and kitchen layout approvals required before fit-out, including ventilation, grease traps and food-storage compliance.
Food Control and permits
We arrange food-control registration, food-handler requirements and the food-establishment permit so your premises can legally prepare and serve food.
Cloud kitchen structuring
Delivery-only brands have lighter premises needs but specific licensing and aggregator onboarding rules. We structure single or multi-brand cloud kitchens for platforms like Talabat, Deliveroo and Careem.
VAT and menu pricing
F&B sales are standard-rated at 5% VAT. With mandatory registration at AED 375,000 turnover, we register you, set VAT-inclusive menu pricing and file accurate returns.
Corporate tax and accounting
We register you for Corporate Tax, which is 0% up to AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% above, and keep daily-sales, cost-of-goods and payroll books that withstand FTA review.
A Clear, Partner-Led Process
- 01 Concept and licence plan We map your concept, dine-in or delivery model and location to the right licence type, jurisdiction and approvals timeline.
- 02 Licence and initial approval We reserve your trade name, obtain initial approval and issue the food trade licence with the correct activities.
- 03 Municipality and food-control sign-off We coordinate kitchen layout, food-safety and food-establishment approvals so your premises pass inspection.
- 04 Tax, accounting and launch We complete VAT and Corporate Tax registration, set up bookkeeping and POS reconciliation, and support your opening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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