Dubai Economic Department (DED) Services – Business Registration and Licensing in Dubai

DED stands for the Department of Economic Development, the government authority responsible for Dubai’s business registration, licensing, regulation, and commercial compliance. It supports economic activity and oversees the issuance and management of business licences.

The Dubai Economic Department (DED) provides services including trade name reservation, company registration, licence issuance and renewal, business activity amendments, commercial permits, and company deregistration — supporting new and existing businesses across the emirate.

To register a company with DED, you must reserve a trade name, apply for initial approval, prepare your documents (including a tenancy contract and shareholder IDs), and submit the DED licence application. EGSH provides complete support through every step of the business registration process.

A Dubai business licence can be obtained via the DED e-services platform or in person at authorised service centres. EGSH assists clients in selecting the correct licence type and completing all required steps with the Dubai Department of Economic Development.

Once all documentation is submitted and approved, obtaining a DED licence typically takes 3 to 5 working days. EGSH ensures all documents are prepared correctly to avoid delays and expedite the issuance.

DED e-services is an online platform that allows users to complete tasks such as trade name reservation, licence application, renewal, modification, and payments. Access is available through UAE Pass or business service providers like EGSH.

You will need: — Passport or Emirates ID copies of all shareholders — Initial approval certificate — Trade name reservation — Tenancy contract (Ejari) — Memorandum of Association (if applicable) EGSH ensures your document set complies with the DED activity list and licence requirements.

DED licence costs vary by business type, activity, and location. Fees may include trade name reservation, initial approval, licence issuance, and Ejari registration. EGSH provides a detailed quote and manages all government fee submissions through authorised DED services in Dubai.

DED business setup includes trade name reservation, initial approval, company registration, licence issuance, tenancy contract validation, and government registration. EGSH provides end-to-end support for fast and compliant company formation in Dubai’s jurisdiction.

You can renew or amend your licence via DED Dubai e-services or through an authorised service centre. EGSH handles the entire process for timely licence updates, including document review, form submission, and payment coordination.