DUBAI PROJECT (HOUSE HOLD )

PREFACE

Plastic and plastic products are used in homes, office spaces and many
sectors of the industry today. Plastic is used to make products that span
across a diverse and wide range of applications and uses. The material
is a by-product from crude oil, can be molded into any shape, and made
flexible or rigid. In addition, plastic can be recycled, re used and changed
to be used in other ways than intended with ease. The material offers
producers an endless range of choices with regard to its color, thickness,
density and type. Plastic is not of only one type and includes a number
of types, each of which have benefits of their own. Polyethylene –
HDPE, LDPE, MDPE & PET, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene
(PP) and acrylic are a few common types.
All kinds of plastic products are used every day by people all across the
globe. From baskets, totes and bins at home to files and stationery
holders in an office, plastic is most preferred. The material is water proof,
does not conduct current, and can be designed to bear heavy weights.
Traders that stock and supply plastics and plastic products in the UAE
deal with a wide range of products that cater to a large and diverse
market. Plastic plates, containers, bins, baskets, bottles, bags, films and
fabric are a few products.
Plastic traders in the UAE stock, import and deal with a wide range of
high quality plastics and plastic products. Listed with us are a number of
traders that deal with plastic products, be it medical or office supplies,
household items, or those used to store, pack and preserve goods.

The UAE has made huge progress diversifying its economy away from oil.
Non-oil sectors now contribute about 70% of the UAE’s Gross Domestic

The consumption of plastic is likely to grow 5 to 6 times between 2000 to

2030 which means tremendous opportunities for new entrepreneurs for
setting up industry and providing lot of job opportunities thereby
enhancing living standard in the country.

Strengths of the UAE market include:

 its strategic geographical location; Dubai is regarded as a regional hub

and commercial capital for the Middle East, north Africa and beyond
 large expatriate population
 a liberal trade regime which attracts capital from across the region

1. Challenges of doing business in the UAE

The UAE can be a demanding and sometimes frustrating market in

which to do business.

Each emirate retains control of regulatory powers. This covers

commercial activities such as issuing of trade licences and the
incorporation of corporate entities, where the activity is not already
regulated under federal legislation. The interaction of federal laws,
individual emirate laws and free zone laws can be complex and
confusing.
Other unique challenges include:

 restrictions on company ownership by non-GCC nationals; a national

sponsor must retain 51% ownership
 Arabic will often be the first language and documentation will be in
Arabic - although English is recognised as the language of business
2. Growth potential of the UAE market
2.1 Economic growth in the UAE

The UAE economy continues to grow and the overall economic outlook
is positive. The UAE’s reserves of oil and natural gas both rank in the top
10 largest in the world. The UAE is the third fastest growing economy in
the GCC.

The UAE has diversified its economy to help to make the country’s
revenue sources more balanced and create a sustainable economy that
can withstand long-term oil price volatility.

Other positive factors for growth include:

 well-established infrastructure
 a strong banking system

 a stable political system

 the number of free trade zones that can allow 100% foreign ownership
and a nil taxation regime
 ongoing and new developments including Sadiyaat Island in Abu
Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Rashid City in Dubai, Dubai South, Al
Maktoum Airport, Dubai and the Fujairah Master Plan
2.2 Gulf region

The Gulf region has enjoyed continued growth. This has been driven by
rising public sector spending, especially on physical and social
infrastructure. The GCC has a combined GDP of $1.4 trillion, making it a
larger economy than South Korea.

The UAE’s proximity to other Gulf markets acts as an entry route to

other GCCcountries.
3. Top goods and services imports into the UAE
UN Comtrade ranked the UAE’s top imports of goods from the rest of the
world during 2016 as:
1. commodities not specified according to kind
2. pearls, precious stones, metals, coins
3. boilers and machinery
4. electrical and electronic equipment
5. vehicles (not rail or tramway vehicles)
6. aircraft and aircraft parts
7. iron or steel products
8. plastics and plastic products
9. distillation products including mineral fuels and oils
10. iron and steel
4. Start-up considerations in the UAE
Under federal legislation, the main options available for conducting
business in the UAE are:

 participation in a local company or other commercial organisation

 establishment of a branch office

 appointment of a commercial agent or distributor

 establishment of a branch or subsidiary in one of the free zones of

the UAE
5. Company ownership in the UAE

When establishing a local company or other commercial entity, foreign

ownership is generally limited to 49%, with the remaining 51% to be held
by UAE nationals. Under the Commercial Companies Law (CCL) there
are 5 forms of recognised commercial entity. They include:

 general partnership
 limited partnership
 public joint stock company
 limited liability company (LLC)
 private joint stock company
6 Branch offices in the UAE

The CCL allows foreign companies to establish a branch office in

the UAE. The scope of activities permitted varies from emirate to
emirate, although generally a broad range of commercial activities can
be undertaken.

If you’re establishing a branch office, you need to:

 get consent from the Ministry of Economy

 deposit a bank guarantee of AED 50,000
 have a sponsor who is either a UAE national or a locally registered
company entirely owned by UAE nationals
 have a formal national agency agreement in place if the national agent
sponsors and assists you in return for a fee

In certain businesses, you need to get the permission of a particular

authority; the Central Bank regulates finance; the Municipality in Dubai
regulates engineering and construction.

6.1 Commercial agents in the UAE

If you just intend to export goods or services to the UAE, you may want
to appoint an agent, distributor or franchisee, which must be either
a UAE national or a company entirely owned by UAE nationals.

6.2 UAE free zones

The free zones offer a wide variety of benefits to businesses and a
degree of flexibility including:
 100% foreign ownership through branches, single or multiple
shareholder companies - known as Free Zone Enterprises (FZEs),
Free Zone Companies (FZCOs) or Free Zone Limited Liability
Companies (FZ-LLC)
 no national agent required for branch offices of foreign companies

 no customs duties on imports and re-exports (except re-exports into

onshore UAE)
 special assistance in getting work permits for staff
 guaranteed exemptions from corporate taxes
7. Legal considerations in the UAE
You need to comply with the federal laws governing business activity
including the:

 Commercial Companies Law (CCL)

 Commercial Register Law
 Commercial Agencies Law
 Civil and Commercial Codes

If you intend to trade or invest in the UAE, you need the correct
authorisations and licences. Each emirate may also have additional
requirements.

7.1 Standards and technical regulations in the UAE

The UAE prohibits and restricts the import of some products. Dubai
Trade provides examples of UAE prohibited items.
While the GCC’s Common Customs Law sets the framework for
the GCC’s import regulations, each member state administers its own list
of prohibited, restricted and exempted products. Exporters who want to
re-export within the other GCC markets should take note of the individual
member states lists as they are not harmonised, but independently
administered.

A Certificate of Origin is needed for all exports to clear customs.

Certificates of Origin must be provided by the original exporter and
recognised by an authorised representative in UK.

The Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO) sets the framework for

the UAE’s packaging and labelling requirements. GSO’s technical
requirements for food exports state that all UAE food imports provide
information in Arabic, either as part of the packaging or as an affixed
label, detailing the:
 products and brand name

 lot identification
 production and expiry dates
 country of origin
 manufacturers name
 net content weight in metric units
 list of ingredients and additives in descending order of proportion

You should consider cultural norms and values when designing and
developing product packaging.

The major government organisations involved in the regulations are:

 Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority

 Dubai Municipality for Dubai food imports
 Ministry of Health for medical devices and medicines regulation
 Telecommunications and Regulations Authority
7.1 Intellectual property in the UAE

While a framework of legislation for the main intellectual property (IP)

rights in the UAEdoes exist, there are no specialist IP courts and a lack
of specialist local advocates.

This can make civil litigation a challenge, so enforcement of IP rights is

often achieved in other ways. This includes in the case of trade mark
infringement by filing complaints about counterfeiters with the police or
customs authorities.

8. Customs in the UAE

The UAE generally levies customs duties on imported goods at the rate
of 5%. Higher rates of duty apply to alcohol and tobacco. Some
categories of goods are exempt, such as certain agricultural products,
printed material and pharmaceuticals. Exemptions may also be granted
for goods imported for industrial or manufacturing purposes.

Where goods are imported into a UAE free zone, customs duties are not
payable.
Goods can only be imported into the UAE by a company that is
registered in the UAEand the goods must be relevant to the licensed
business activity of the business.

There are no duties or tariffs on exports.

Goods manufactured in Israel cannot be imported into the UAE.

Pornographic material, ivory/rhino horns, cannabis, alcoholic beverages,

firearms, fireworks, narcotics and opium are strictly prohibited.

All printed matter, films and tapes must be cleared by the Ministry of
Information.

8.1 Documentation in the UAE

The documents needed for the import and export of goods to and from
the UAE are:

 invoices – initiated by supplier

 a certificate of origin
 bills of lading /airway bill
9. Business behaviour in the UAE
The UAE has a diverse and multi-cultural society with 80% of
the UAE population expatriates. As a result the UAE is regarded as
relatively liberal within the region and provides schools, cultural centres
and restaurants catering for international cultures.

The national culture revolves around the religion of Islam. Other religions
are respected and churches and temples can be found alongside
mosques.

The Islamic dress code is not compulsory. Most UAE national (Emiratis)
males wear a kandura, an ankle length white shirt and most Emirati
women wear an abaya, a black flowing over garment covering most of
the body.
English is widely spoken throughout the country. Although it’s common
for written correspondence to be in English, Arabic is often preferred
within some public sector organisations. It’s preferable to have one side
of your business card printed in Arabic.

Face-to-face meetings are preferred because phone calls and emails are
sometimes seen as impersonal.

The working week is Sunday to Thursday.

10. Entry requirements into the UAE

Visas are available for business and tourists visits, transit and residency.
If you are a UK citizen you can get a 30 day visa on arrival. Business
visitors can be sponsored by an employer with a business licence.

The UAE has started to introduce smart gates, currently in Abu Dhabi
and Dubai, which speed up the passport control process if you have a
UK readable passport. It is expected that this system will eventually be
introduced into all UAE airports.

If you’re employed in the UAE your employer will normally sponsor you
and will get you a residency visa and labour card. You can’t work in
the UAE without these.

If you establish your own business in the UAE you’ll be responsible for
getting your residency visa. You can apply for your residency visa once
you’ve got your trade licence.

UAE STATES :

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Sharjah

Ras AL Khaimah
Fujairah

Ajman

Umm Al Quwain

11.MAIN MARKETS FOR PLASTICS PRODUCTS(UAE)

:

SAIF Zone in Sharjah

Al Wahda Street in Sharjah
Naif Road in Deira Dubai
Al Khuzam Road in RAK

12.Bazar’s in UAE:
Al Ajayeb Bazar
Ground Floor, Salem Mussalam Bin Ham Building, Zayed Bin Sultan Street, Hili, Al Ain

Landmark: Near To Clock Tower

P.O.Box: 15204, Al Ain

Tel: +971 3 7669797

Al Meena Bazar
Abu Dhabi
P.O.Box: 16064, Al Ain

Tel: +971 3 7668332

Bazar Investment Estate

Abu Dhabi

P.O.Box: 48200, Abu Dhabi

Tel: +971 2 6322223

Bossini - Cosmos Lane (Meena Bazar)

Dubai

P.O.Box: 74944, Dubai

Tel: +971 4 3524817

Grand Bazar
Dubai

P.O.Box: 12527, Dubai

Tel: +971 4 2220968

Janta Bazar
Abu Dhabi

P.O.Box: 72501, Abu Dhabi

Tel: +971 2 6338728

Lucky Bazar
Abu Dhabi

P.O.Box: 1738, Al Ain

Tel: +971 3 7512606

Madeena Bazar
Dubai

P.O.Box: 52255, Dubai

Tel: +971 4 3964597

Meena Bazar Fashion Co LLC
Dubai

P.O.Box: 45948, Dubai

Tel: +971 4 3539304

Top In Town Bazar

Abu Dhabi

P.O.Box: 16064, Al Ain

Tel: +971 3 7511340

13.Store’s in UAE:
732
14.Plastics And Plastic Products Manufacturers in UAE

152