A trade name is the official name of a company or organisation. The registration of a business’s trade name in the United Arab Emirates is the first step in the company formation process. All businesses in the United Arab Emirates are required to reserve their trade names via the process of trade name registration before continuing with trade licence issuing procedures.
The registration of a company name in the United Arab Emirates gives the firm a distinct identity. However, according to UAE commercial law, there are a few considerations that must be taken into account, particularly throughout the process of registering a limited liability company in the UAE.
In the Economic Department of the United Arab Emirates, trade name registration is the same as business name registration. It is necessary to register your company’s trade name with the Department of Economic Development after receiving permissions from them.
The registration of a trade name takes no more than 24 hours, and the reservation of a business name may be completed within a day.
Types of trade name registrations that have not been authorised by the Department of Economic Development
The registration of a trade name in the United Arab Emirates is as simple as submitting an application to the Economic Department. However, supporting documentation must be provided with the application, and trade name reservation costs must be paid in person at the time of submission.
In the United Arab Emirates, you may register your trade name both online and offline. If you would like Generis Global to register your trade name with the Economic Department, we can do it in the quickest and most efficient manner.
The cost of registering a trade name in the United Arab Emirates varies based on the Economic Department, which Emirates you want to register your company in, and the trade name that you select.
Although the Dubai Economic Department does not collect any fees, the following are the nominal charges that they do levy:
If you would like to know the trade name registration costs in any other Emirates in the United Arab Emirates, or if you would like to know the new company registration expenses in the United Arab Emirates, consult with an expert!