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DED — Dubai Economy Licensing

The Department of Economic Development issues mainland licenses in Dubai — the route for businesses that want to trade directly across the local UAE market.

License from
AED 18,500
Visas up to
Unlimited*
Setup time
5–10 days
Overview

About DED

A DED license lets you operate anywhere in Dubai and the wider UAE, open branches and bid for government contracts, with up to 100% foreign ownership on most activities.

Visa quota scales with your office size, making DED ideal for retail, contracting, F&B and professional firms serving local customers.

License cost fromAED 18,500
Setup time5–10 days
Visa quotaUnlimited*
Ownership100%
Key benefits

Why founders choose DED

100% ownership

Own your DED company outright — no local partner needed.

Tax efficiency

Benefit from free zone incentives and streamlined tax positioning.

Fast issuance

Licenses in 5–10 days once documents are ready.

Prime address

A credible Dubai business address for your company.

Eligible activities

What you can license here

Retail & ShopsContractingRestaurants & F&BProfessional ServicesReal EstateGeneral TradingManufacturingLogistics
Indicative package
AED 18,500
starting · one-time
License & registrationAED 18,500
Establishment cardAED 1,500
Per visa (est.)AED 3,500
Flexi-deskIncluded
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FAQ

DED questions

Yes. DED companies can sponsor investor and employee residence visas up to the package quota, extendable with a larger facility.
Most packages include a flexi-desk that satisfies the office requirement. You can upgrade to a dedicated office or warehouse as you grow.
Typically 5–10 days from document submission, depending on your activity and approvals.
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