The UAE’s health-conscious consumer base has a growing awareness of health and wellness, leading to an increased demand for non-alcoholic beverage options. Along with this, the UAE is home to people from diverse cultural backgrounds, creating a market for a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages. Similarly, in hotels, restaurants, and cafes, the demand for these beverages is growing based on tourism.
Entrepreneurs involved in the retail sale and trading of non-alcoholic beverages in the UAE can operate as retail stores, online platforms, wholesale distributors, and manufacturers. Keeping up with changing consumer preferences and trends is essential for staying competitive. With the right business strategy, market research, and a focus on quality and innovation, entrepreneurs can capitalise on the opportunities presented by this thriving sector.
For entrepreneurs looking to enter this field, here are the business activities you can choose from under your business license.
4722.01 – Retail sale of beverages (not for consumption on the premises): Non-alcoholic beverages
This business activity refers to the sale of non-alcoholic beverages that are intended for consumption off-site. In other words, it’s the retail sale of drinks that customers can purchase and take away for consumption elsewhere.
This can include a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, from bottled water to carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, sports drinks, and more. This can be a physical store, such as a convenience store, supermarket, or vending machine. It can also be online, through e-commerce platforms. This business provides convenient ways to purchase and enjoy non-alcoholic beverages.
Third-party Approval: Third-party approval from the Food Safety Department (Sharjah Municipality) is required for business activity 4722.01, post obtaining your trade license.
Filing of Economic Substance Return: Business activity 4722.01 is exempt from this requirement
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: Business activity 4722.01 is exempt from this requirement
4722.97 – Soft Drinks & Carbonated Water Trading
This business activity involves the buying and selling of soft drinks and carbonated water. It typically includes procurement from manufacturers or distributors, storage, distribution to customers, marketing and sales, inventory management, and pricing. Adhering to food safety and labelling regulations is essential, while efficient logistics and transportation are crucial for timely delivery and minimising product damage. It’s also important to note that there is an increasing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable products in this industry.
Third-party Approval: Business activity 4722.97 is exempt from this requirement
Filing of Economic Substance Return: Business activity 4722.97 is exempt from this requirement
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: Business activity 4722.97 is exempt from this requirement
4722.98 – Juice Trading
Juice trading involves the buying and selling of fruit juices, vegetable juices, and other types of liquid refreshments. This usually includes procurement (from farmers, manufacturers, or cooperatives), storage, distribution, marketing and sales, inventory management, pricing, and quality control. Businesses can act as wholesale distributors, retailers, or food service distributors. They can also operate online, selling directly to customers.
Third-party Approval: Business activity 4722.98 is exempt from this requirement
Filing of Economic Substance Return: Business activity 4722.98 is exempt from this requirement
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: Business activity 4722.98 is exempt from this requirement
4722.99 – Mineral Water Trading
Mineral water trading involves the buying and selling of bottled mineral water. From sourcing through bottling plants or distributors to storage, distribution, marketing, and quality control, this business has numerous moving parts. Stores like supermarkets, convenience stores, and vending machines sell mineral water to consumers. Foodservice distributors supply mineral water to restaurants, cafes, and hotels.
Third-party Approval: Business activity 4722.99 is exempt from this requirement
Filing of Economic Substance Return: Business activity 4722.99 is exempt from this requirement
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: Business activity 4722.99 is exempt from this requirement
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