Trade Name Amendment
A modification is a waiver, addition of a partner, change of activity, change of trade name or license type, or legal form.
• Trade name must have an Arabic meaning, with the exception of:
o Names of branches of foreign companies registered abroad
o Names of company branches, whether local or foreign
• Names not allowed to be registered:
o Allah names unless it is a compound personal name
o The names of international (famous) companies unless the name is for a branch
o Names of local, Arab and international bodies, institutions and organizations
o Names that conflict with the trademarks registered in the country, unless the applicant is authorized to use them
o Names that contradict public order and morals in the country
o Names that are ambiguous or similar to registered names or that lead to misleading the public
• It is not permissible to choose the names of important landmarks in the country such as (UAE – Emirates – Abu Dhabi- Dubai – Sharjah – Ajman- Umm Al Quwain - Ras Al Khaimah - Fujairah - Burj Khalifa - Zabeel - Al Wasl) and may not be selected also in case it is associated with (city or village)
• The following names should not be given as well: o Olympic - Al Ittihad - Zulal - Al Arsah - Modern - New - Arabic - Al Qasba
Investors- Private Sectors- Locals and Federal Authorities
• License form
• Investor e-form
• Valid ID copy (citizens)
• Copy of passport (expatriate)
• Copy of passport (visitor)
• Certified No Objection Letter for non-investors
• Permission to trade for minors under 21 years old
• Approvals of concerned authorities according to activity
• Security approval
• Certified No Objection Letter for resident expatriate
• Trade Name Amendment: AED 100
• Fees are applied in case of changing trade name into a foreign or translated one: AED 800
Active License
Branches of the Department of Economic Development from 07:30 in the morning until 03:30 in the evening
Service delivery centers (Tas’heel) from 8 am to 8 pm
One working day
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If you face any issue Please contact help desk at the number:065122224