Key Licensing Authorities in UAE

• Dubai Economic Department (DED)

            The DED is responsible for issuing business licenses in Dubai  (Website: https://www.ded.ae)

• Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED)

           ADDED is responsible for business licenses in Abu Dhabi. (Website: https://www.added.gov.ae)

• Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD)

            SEDD issues business licenses in Sharjah. (Website: https://www.sedd.ae)

• Ras Al Khaimah Economic Department (RAK DED)

            RAK DED is responsible for issuing business licenses in Ras Al Khaimah. (Website: https://ded.rak.ae)

• Fujairah Economic Department (FED)

            FED handles the issuance of business licenses in Fujairah. (Website: https://www.fujairaheconomy.gov.ae)

• Umm Al-Quwain Economic Development Department (UAQ-EDD)

           UAQ-EDD is responsible for business licensing in Umm Al-Quwain. (Website: https://www.uaqded.ae)

• Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED)

            Ajman DED handles business licenses in the Ajman emirate. (Website: https://www.ajmanded.ae)

• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

            DIFC is a free zone offering licensing for financial services and other businesses in the UAE. (Website: https://www.difc.ae)

• Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

           ADGM is an international financial center that offers licensing services for businesses in Abu Dhabi. (Website: https://www.adgm.com)

• Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)

            DSOA is a free zone for technology-based businesses in Dubai. (Website: https://www.dso.ae)

• Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

            DMCC is a free zone for commodities trading and other sectors in Dubai. (Website: https://www.dmcc.ae)

• Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)

           JAFZA is a key free zone for international trade and logistics in Dubai. (Website: https://www.jafza.ae)

• Sharjah Media City (Shams)

            Shams offers licensing services for media and other related industries in Sharjah. (Website: https://www.shams.ae)

• Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

            For healthcare-related licensing in Dubai. (Website: https://www.dha.gov.ae)

• Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA)

           ICA handles matters related to visas, residency, and immigration in the UAE. (Website: https://www.ica.gov.ae)

• Ministry of Economy (MOE)

            The Ministry of Economy provides guidance for businesses looking to operate across the UAE. (Website: https://www.economy.gov.ae)