Issue trade name

This service allows issuing trade names, activity partners’ names, license type, and legal form of the establishment.

  1. First: Register investors (company or individuals) if a license has not been previously issued.

  2. Second: Issuance of trade name (selecting activities - legal form - facility name - investors).

  3. Trade name issuance fees apply after the expiration period.

  4. The trade name issuance service is valid for 3 months and is renewable.

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)
 

•    Approval from external parties (some licenses require approval from external parties before issuing the trade name).
•    Approval from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security.
•    A No Objection Letter (for non-locals) working for any government or federal entity in Sharjah from their employer, and a No Objection Letter for the investor (personal sponsorship) from SEDD.
•    A trade permit for a minor under 18 from the court, if required.
•    Declaration and pledge form (Qf-Cr-03-2) from the investor stating that he/she does not work for any government or federal entity in Sharjah if the investor has more than ten licenses (if required).
 

  • Trade Name Issuance: AED 250
  • Translated Trade Name Issuance: AED 1,250
  • Foreign Trade Name Issuance: AED 2,250

Registering investors (company or individuals) in the event that a license has not been previously issued (investor numbers)

  • 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
One Working Day
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