United Arab Emirates company register search
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Search Company Records in United Arab Emirates
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How do I search the company register in United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates company register is maintained by DED / Free Zone Authorities (https://www.dubaided.gov.ae). Search it by company name or registration number to see Trade license number, Company name, Legal form. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In United Arab Emirates, company records sit on DED / Free Zone Authorities. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.dubaided.gov.ae - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows Trade license number, Company name, Legal form. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the United Arab Emirates company register free to search?
Yes. Searching DED / Free Zone Authorities and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in United Arab Emirates?
DED / Free Zone Authorities, at https://www.dubaided.gov.ae. Anything else republishing United Arab Emirates company data is a copy of that register.
What does a United Arab Emirates register entry show?
Trade license number, Company name, Legal form. Availability of each field depends on what DED / Free Zone Authorities publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
What is the difference between mainland and free zone?
Mainland companies (registered with DED) can trade freely within the UAE and need a local sponsor/partner (51% ownership rule relaxed in 2021 for most sectors). Free zone companies have 100% foreign ownership, tax benefits, and simplified setup, but traditionally can only trade within the free zone or internationally.
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Is the United Arab Emirates company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the DED / Free Zone Authorities are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official United Arab Emirates business registry?
The DED / Free Zone Authorities is the official public register of companies incorporated in United Arab Emirates. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.dubaided.gov.ae.
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