Trade Name Availability Inquiry

When seeking to issue a license in Sharjah, this service allows the user to check the availability of trade name they wish to reserve, to first ensure that it meets the Department's naming requirements, and to verify in advance the availability of this name.

The trade name must have an Arabic meaning, with the exception of:
•    Names of branches of foreign companies registered abroad
•    Names of branches of companies, whether local or foreign
Names that are not permitted to be registered: 
•    Names and attributes of “Allah”, unless they are compound personal names.
•    Names of international companies (Brands), unless the name belongs to a branch thereof.
•    Names of local, Arab, and international bodies, institutions, and organizations.
•    Names that conflict with trademarks registered in the country, unless the applicant is authorized to use them.
•    Names that conflict with public order and morals in the country.
•    Names that are ambiguous or similar to registered names or that mislead the public.
•    Names of countries and capitals.
Using or selecting names of important landmarks in UAE is not allowed: 
for example: (UAE, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Burj Khalifa, Zabeel, Al Wasl). Also, they may not be chosen even if associated with (city or village). 
The following names cannot be chosen:
 Olympic - Union - Zulal- Al Arsa - Arabic (Al Arabia) - Al Qasba – Numbers – Letters- Old (Al Qadeem)
 

 •Submitting required trade name

Free 

  • SEDD Branches Monday to Thursday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

  • Service Centers (Tasheel) Daily, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Individuals – Institutions- Companies
Upon inquiry (instantly)
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