United Arab Emirates Company Search by Name — Free DED / Free Zone Authorities Lookup

United Arab Emirates company search by nameTo search United Arab Emirates companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from DED / Free Zone Authorities with Trade license number, Company name, Legal form, Emirate/free zone. Name search is free and needs no account.Steps

Enter the company name Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.

Narrow ambiguous matches Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (LLC (Limited Liability Company), FZE (Free Zone Establishment), FZCO (Free Zone Company)) to identify the right one.

Open the matching record Each result links to a full record showing Trade license number, Company name, Legal form, Emirate/free zone.

Cross-check against DED / Free Zone Authorities For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.dubaided.gov.ae.

Frequently asked questionsCan I search United Arab Emirates companies by name for free?Yes. Name search against DED / Free Zone Authorities is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.What if I only know part of the company name?Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.What does a United Arab Emirates company search return?Each record shows Trade license number, Company name, Legal form, Emirate/free zone, sourced from DED / Free Zone Authorities.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.Source: DED / Free Zone AuthoritiesLast verified: 2026-06-01