Get an official company extract

    How to get a company extract in United Arab Emirates

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: DED / Free Zone Authorities

    How do I get an official company extract in United Arab Emirates?

    Start with DED / Free Zone Authorities at https://www.dubaided.gov.ae to identify the entity and available company extract. An ordinary extract, historical filing and certified copy are different documents. Check the recipient's requirements and official access conditions before ordering. A LemReveal PDF is not a government-certified extract.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Confirm the entity first

      Search by name or registration number and confirm you have the right legal entity before paying for anything.

    2. 2

      Choose the evidence required

      Ask the recipient whether it needs an ordinary extract, historical filing, certified copy, translation or legalisation. A free summary is not automatically sufficient.

    3. 3

      Follow the official document route

      Use https://www.dubaided.gov.ae to find the issuing authority or authorised service and its current fees. Check what the document actually certifies.

      https://www.dubaided.gov.ae
    4. 4

      Check the issue date

      Ask what issue date the recipient accepts; there is no universal three-month validity period. Retain the issue date, retrieval date and source.

    Open DED / Free Zone AuthoritiesAll United Arab Emirates records

    United Arab Emirates: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Identify the licensing authority, emirate and whether the business is mainland or in a free zone. Use the corresponding official licence or register search rather than assuming one portal covers every UAE entity.
    Confirm the entity
    Record the licence or registration number together with its issuing authority. Compare the legal name and licensed activity; a brand and the licensed contracting entity may differ.

    Check current access and document options on the official DED / Free Zone Authorities site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the United Arab Emirates registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need a paid extract to verify a United Arab Emirates company?

    Compare available public information with official document options and the recipient's requirements. Free lookup does not guarantee complete or certified evidence.

    What does a United Arab Emirates company extract contain?

    Contents vary by document. Check whether it covers current identity, officers, representation or historical filings. A registration certificate does not necessarily describe today's appointments.

    Is a LemReveal PDF an official extract?

    No. It is a third-party research record. Obtain an official or certified document through the relevant authority or authorised service when required.

    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.

    People also ask about get an official company extract in United Arab Emirates

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    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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