DED E-Services.

1. Trade License Services (Main Business Services)

• New Trade License Application

1. Apply for a new commercial, professional, or industrial license online.
2. Includes trade name approval and initial approval.

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• License Renewal

1. Renew a trade license at DED café counter.
2. Requires valid Ejari and updated documents.

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• License Modification

Businesses can update or amend:

1. Business activity
2. Trade name
3. Partner/owner details
4. Manager or authorized signatory
5. Office address
6. Share capital
7. Legal structure

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• License Cancellation

1. Apply for cancellation of license and removal of partners.
2. Requires clearance certificates depending on activity (e.g.,     tenancy, visas, customs if needed).

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2. Trade Name Services

• Trade Name Search

1. Check the availability of names.
2. Verify compliance with naming rules.

• Trade Name Reservation

Reserve a trade name online for a specific validity period.

• Trade Name Renewal

Extend the reservation if needed

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3. Initial Approval Services

• Initial Approval Request

1. Required before issuing a trade license.
2. Confirms that the business activity is permitted.

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• Initial Approval Renewal

Extend the approval if the license is not issued within the validity period.

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4. Activity and Legal Form Services

• Change of Business Activity

Add, remove, or modify activities based on DED activity classifications.

• Change of Legal Structure

Convert business types (e.g., sole establishment to LLC).

• Add or Remove Partners

Update owner or partner details

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5. Document Issuance Services

• Issuance of License Certificate

Download or reprint the trade license.

• Issuance of BR Certificate /Registration Certificate

For company registration and official procedures.

• Issuance of Memorandum of Association(MOA) / Addendum

Request a digital copy of MOA or any amendment.

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6. No Objection Certificates (NOCs)

DED provides NOCs for:

• Additional business activities
• License cancellation
• Changing location
• Participating in tenders
• Operating branches

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7. External Approval Integration

Some business activities require approvals from external authorities. DED e-services integrate with bodies such as:

• Dubai Municipality
• Civil Defense
• RTA
• MOHAP / DHA
• Tourism & Commerce (DTCM)
• KHDA

Applications are forwarded online without visiting multiple departments.

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8. Company Information Updates

• Update Contact Details

Update phone, email, P.O. Box, or mobile number.

• Update Partner Information

Change passport details, visas, or Emirates ID details in the     commercial registry.

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9. Instant License Service

1. Issue a trade license in 5 minutes without MOA (for some activities).
2. Valid for one year.
3. No tenancy contract required for the first year.

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10. Unified Payments & Fees

DED e-services allow:

1. Fee payments
2. Fine payments
3. Access to fee calculators
4. Digital receipts and official payment records

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