How to find a company's registration number in United Arab Emirates
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How do I find a company's registration number in United Arab Emirates?
Search the company's name on DED / Free Zone Authorities at https://www.dubaided.gov.ae. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.
Step-by-step
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Search by company name
Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.
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Copy the registration number
The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.
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Confirm it's the right entity
Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a United Arab Emirates company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in DED / Free Zone Authorities (https://www.dubaided.gov.ae) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a United Arab Emirates registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on DED / Free Zone Authorities is free and does not require an account.
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.
Where do I find a United Arab Emirates company's registration number?
Every registered United Arab Emirates entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its DED / Free Zone Authorities record.
Is a United Arab Emirates registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the DED / Free Zone Authorities when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.
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