Department of Economic Development Business Registration & Licensing Sector - Government of Dubai.

1. Welcome to theWelcome to the
Department of Economic DevelopmentDepartment of Economic Development
Business Registration & Licensing SectorBusiness Registration & Licensing Sector

2. The Department of Economic Development (DED) was initiated with a mission to contribute
to economic planning and business sector regulation and development in the emirate of
Dubai.
In October 2008 H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister Ruler of Dubai issued decree no. 25
giving the DED the responsibility to plan and regulate the overall economic performance of
Dubai, supervise its functions and support the economic development to ensure the objectives
of the Dubai Strategic Plan are achieved.
Under the umbrella of the Department of Economic Development (DED), the mandateUnder the umbrella of the Department of Economic Development (DED), the mandate
has been extended to include:has been extended to include:
Dubai Export Development Corporation.
Mohamed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises.
Dubai Foreign Investment Development Establishment.
Department of Economic DevelopmentDepartment of Economic Development

3. Business Registration & Licensing SectorBusiness Registration & Licensing Sector
 The Business Registration and Licensing ( BRL ) sector in DED is in-charge of procedures
related to all types of licenses for practicing ( trading – professional – industrial activities ).
 ( BRL ) Sector provides a range of services including the issuance, renewal, amendment
and cancellation of all types of trade licenses, as well as related transactions.
 ( BRL) Sector contributes to encouraging investment and enhancing business by applying
the UAE Commercial Companies Law and in view of the Dubai Strategic Plan and
DED objectives.

4. (BRL) Sector Main Procedures(BRL) Sector Main Procedures
 License issue.
 Renewal.
 Amendment.
 Cancellation.
Secondary ProceduresSecondary Procedures
 Initial Approval.
 Trade Name Reservation.
 Addition / Change / Withdrawal of the partners.
 Other related procedures handled by employees.
 Customers online through logging onto DED eServices portal:
www.dubaided.gov.ae

5. eServiceseServices
BRL Sector continues to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction by providing a
range of eServices through logging into www.dubaided.gov.ae , allowing customers easy
access to all services without leaving their home or office or even while travelling abroad
without the need to visit DED branches.
Main eServicesMain eServices
 Initial Approval.
 Trade Name Reservation and Renewal.
 Trade License Renewal.
 Inquiry about transaction status.
 License cost estimation.
 Search Activities Details.
 Search License Details.

6. DED BranchesDED Branches
Through its four branches, the Department of Economic
Development (DED) offers customers all BRL services. The existing
branches are established in multiple locations in the emirate of Dubai
to ensure easy access and utmost comfort for customers.
Service CentersService Centers
In view of DED commitment to activate the role of private sector, a
range of agreement have been signed with authorized service centers
to provide BRL services in multiple locations in the emirate.
Agreements include provisions that ensure offering the highest
quality services to customers.

7. Strategic PartnersStrategic Partners
BRL cooperates with various government, semi-government authorities and private sector as
strategic partners to provide its services to investors by signing with them memorandum of
understanding and cooperation. Such cooperative efforts are exerted in alignment with the
Government of Dubai plans to achieve the highest level of quality service and developing
economic agenda in the emirate of Dubai.

8. Thank You!Thank You!
Please feel free to ask questionsPlease feel free to ask questions