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About Department of Economic Development Dubai DED

The Department of Economic Development (DED) of the Emirate of Dubai is a government body entrusted to set and drive Dubai's economic agenda within the broader governance systems of the United Arab Emirates. The DED and its agencies develop economic plans and policies, identify and support strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses. The DED was established in 1992 in Dubai, it has the responsibility to plan and regulate the overall economic performance of Dubai, supervise its functions and support the economic development to ensure the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan are achieved.

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Benefits & Characteristics
  • Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE
  • Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to set up your company
  • No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the Authority
  • External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities
Types of license
DUBAI COMMERCIAL LICENSE
It is a Limited Liability company that allows the holder to carry out trading activities including import, export, re-export, distribution, and storage of specific products
DUBAI PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
This category is geared towards service-oriented businesses and enables an entity to provide services specified in the license.
DUBAI REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
An existing company can set up their branch office which is legally dependent on the parent company.
DUBAI INDUSTRIAL LICENSE
An industrial license entitles the holder to carry out light manufacturing industrial activities, packaging and assembling.
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