Issue Trade License

It is an official document issued by the Department and serves as the document according to which a natural or legal person is allowed to engage in a specific economic activity or several economic activities through the establishment.

Required Documents

    Individuals

  • Trade name reservation certificate

  • License application

  • A copy of the valid passport and ID card (for the owner or partners in the event of a partnership)

  • Security clearances (for residents)

    • Business

  • Trade name reservation certificate

  • License application

  • A copy of the passport and a valid ID (for all partners)

  • Security clearances (for residents)

Process

  • 1 The approval of the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality for the foreigner.
  • 2 Approval of other government entities according to the activity (high risk).
  • 3 Paying the prescribed fees.
  • 4 Issuance of memorandum of association (for companies).
  • 5 Issuance of the license.
  • 6 Reservation of the trade name through the electronic service or customer happiness centers.
  • 7 Authentication of the lease contract from the Municipality and Planning Department.

Service fees

  • AED 600 for economic license renewal/issuance.

  • AED 50 for administrative services application.

  • AED 350 for a permit to place a commercial name advertising banner.

  • AED 200 for registration in the commercial register.

  • AED 200 for registration in the unified economic activities register.

  • AED 100 for approval of an Advertising Banner Specification Form.

  • Fees for documenting a fixed-price contract shall be determined according to the capital mentioned in the contract, and if the contract is translated into English, AED 50 per page shall be paid.

  • AED 1,500 for community contribution of companies and establishments to the CSR UAE Fund.

  • AED 3000 for publishing the official document of a limited liability company, the Ministry of Economy.

  • AED 200 for a commercial registration certificate.

  • The collection of Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry system fees shall be considered.

Service Duration

  • 24 Minutes