DED (Department of Economic Development) is a government body that is responsible for providing the licenses to all the Dubai-based businesses. Its agenda is to improve and accelerate the sustainable growth of Dubai's economy. Before starting any business in Dubai, all the new business owners and entrepreneurs need to get their business licensed. If you are one of them, fret not, we have got you covered!

Our DED services include:

  1. New Business Registration

    We provide services to any of these following ventures

    • Sole Proprietorship or Joint Venture Company
    • Private and public shareholding company
    • Civil Works Company
    • Local or a Foreign Company’s branch
    • Govt. Representative Office
    • Representative Office
    • Limited Liability Company
    • Businessmen's Community Centre
  2. Initial Trade Activity Approval
  3. If you are looking for another license for setting up a business in UAE, you should look at Smart Step.

  4. Trade Name Reservation
  5. You want to reserve the specific name for your company. But you are running out of time? Leave it to Smart Step! We will help you reserve your desired name for your business.

  6. License Amendment

    Do you want some changes in your existing license but haven’t got time to do so? Entrust Smart Step license amendment services. We can help you in making changes in your:

    • Trade Name
    • Sale of Business
    • Change in Business Location
    • Bequeathing License
    • Change Local Agent Details
    • Liquidation for Merger
    • Addition or change in Business Activity
    • Addition or change in Management Details
    • Devolution of License
    • Capital Amendment
    • Addition or Removal of Partner Details
  7. License Renewal
  8. If the expiration date of your license is near, don’t fear! We, at Smart Step, can quickly renew your license.

  9. License cancellation
  10. Looking to close your business? Maybe you will be looking for reliable license cancellation service, if yes! Smart Step can quickly help!