Business Registration
Issuer: Emirate DED or free-zone authority
- Trade LicenceDownload from your emirate DED or free-zone portal
← All countriesBUSINESS REGISTRATIONProvide this document TAX CERTIFICATEProvide this document PROOF OF ADDRESSChoose one option AUTHORIZATION TO ACTProvide all items
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United Arab Emirates
Who can apply
Companies incorporated hereYes
Owners and directors from hereYes
Every application is reviewed based on the company, its owners, business activities, and expected payments.
Available payment rails
UAE FTSLocal AED payments
SWIFTInternational payments
The rails available to your company depend on its account, currencies, payment destination, and beneficiary bank.
4 categories
Business documents
Each requirement includes its local document name and where to obtain it.
Tax Certificate
Issuer: Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
- TRN CertificateDownload under My Correspondences in EmaraTax
Proof of Address
- Ejari Tenancy ContractDownload from Dubai REST or the DLD website
- DEWA / ADDC BillDownload from your utility provider account
- كشف حساب بنكيDownload from your business banking portal
Bills and statements must be no more than 90 days old.
Authorization to Act
Issuer: Notary Public
- Power of Attorney (Wakala)Create and authenticate through the Ministry of Justice
- Arabic Translation (Certified)Order from a Ministry-registered legal translator
Owners and representatives
- Identify every person who owns 25% or more of the company.
- Add at least one controlling person and one legal representative.
- Each owner and representative needs proof of address.
- We’ll verify government-issued ID and complete a liveness check during onboarding.
Proof of funds
- Provide recent business bank statements showing available funds.
- Add audited financial statements or current management accounts.
- Include contracts, invoices, or investment documents supporting the funds.
- Additional evidence may be requested during compliance review.