Each emirate in the UAE has a Department of Economic Development, or DED. Abu Dhabi has the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), while in Dubai it is known as the Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai. In Sharjah, it is officially known as the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).
Trade Name Reservation
No two companies in Dubai can have the same name. Therefore, before you apply for company registration and a business license, we search to see if the name you have in mind is available. If so, we can reserve the trade name so that when you apply for company registration and a Dubai Economic Department trade license, the name will be allocated only to you and not to anyone else who may apply for company registration with the same trade name.
There are some rules when it comes to company names. Your company name cannot contain any religious terms. A first name is only allowed if it is the first name of one of the shareholders. Names of countries and/or cities are not allowed to be part of a business name. However, nationalities and names of geographical areas can be part of a business name, while terms like ‘global’ and ‘international’ are prohibited. We explain the rules so you can choose your business name accordingly.
Initial Approval
A business license – also known as a trade license – is valid for a period of one year. It is illegal to do business without a valid trade license, so you must apply for a DED Dubai license renewal one month before the expiration date. This effectively reduces the chances of your business license not being renewed on time.
We can be trusted for all your Dubai Economic Department license renewal needs.
Addition Or Removal Of Business Activity To/From Trade License
If your business is doing well, you may want to expand into a related area of business (such as opening a car showroom after being in the automobile parts trading business). You are expected to include the new/proposed business activity in your DED Trade License. We can help you with this part by advising you on the necessary paperwork.
It goes without saying that the proposed business activity/activities must be from the list of approved DED licensed activities. Some business activities, such as gambling, are not permitted in the UAE.
Sometimes, you may feel the need to downsize so that you can focus on the business activities / activities that are most important to you. We can help you remove business activities / activities from your trade license, so that the DED license renewal Dubai costs are reduced. The more business activities listed on your license, the higher the cost of DED Dubai license renewal.
Why Choose Us For DED Dubai e-Services?
We offer all DED services in Dubai and the rest of the UAE. Our team of professionals has been selected for their expertise in business consulting, intellectual property, trade licensing, and legal matters. As approved consultants, we have access to the full range of DED Dubai, ADDED, SEDD, and other emirates’ e-services.
For all your needs regarding Dubai DED services, please call +971 4 295 4459 or email info@skyline-dxb.com.
