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What are the requirements for business registration & licensing in Dubai?
Many legal forms and procedures business registration and licensing require a few steps and documents. Below is a list of the procedures arranged in order of priority:
Document checklist for issuing new licenses in general are as follows:
Part 1: Obtain an initial approval:
- You have to fill in the Business Registration and Licensing’s form (available on DED’s website, branches, and approved document clearing services centers).
- A copy of the licensee’s passport.
- A copy of the UAE national’s family book or ID card.
- A copy of the applicant’s residence permit/visa details (for non- GCC nationals).
- No objection letter from the applicant’s current sponsor (for non-GCC nationals) to practice business activity.
- Permission from the Dubai Courts to practice business activity for applicants under 21 years old (in the sole proprietorships and local service agents).
- Approval issued by other government authorities depending on the type of activity, if required. *
- You can apply for the initial approval online through DED’s website.
Note: Having obtained an initial approval, the applicant can reserve a suitable trade name through DED’s website; however, a trade name may be booked earlier.
Part 2: After the initial approval and booking a trade name, you need to submit the following:
- Initial approval receipt and all documents submitted earlier.
- A copy of the tenancy contract duly authenticated by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).
- A Memorandum of Association duly authenticated (for all types of companies).
- Appointment contract of Local Services Agent duly authenticated (for the civil establishments and companies that are 100 % owned by non-GCC nationals). The service agent must be a UAE national.
- Any approvals from other relevant authorities required to practice the intended business activity.
Then, the license will be issued and printed after payment of the prescribed fees (as set out later). The commercial registration certificate will also be printed out according to the type of the license.
How to Renew Your License?
You can renew your license through online services at DED’s website or the smart phones application “Business in Dubai”.
Apply for the services through the following channels:
DED’s website: www.dubaided.gov.ae
Deira, next to Clock Tower
Al Tawar Branch,
Al Tawar Center at Al Qusais
Dubai Mall Branch
Al Barsha Branch, Al Barsha Mall
DED’s approved document clearing services centers
Muamala Businessmen Services + 9714-2505566
Tas’heel Business Center +9714-2635588
Al Reaya Printing Services +97150-3636309
On Time +9714-3977776
Elite for Business Services: +9714-2599990
Al Etqan Business Services +9714-2327333
You can also pay the due fees at DED’s approved banks
Noor Islamic Bank 9714-4268876
AAFAQ Islamic Finance +97150-8081066
EMPOST +97150-4904004
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