United Arab Emirates company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in United Arab Emirates
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How do I search for a company by name in United Arab Emirates?
To 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.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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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.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Trade license number, Company name, Legal form, Emirate/free zone.
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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.
https://www.dubaided.gov.ae
Frequently asked questions
Can 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.
People also ask about search for a company by name 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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