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UAE Business Credit Report Services
Creditreform operates a global specialist International Business credit report service. We have local offices and fully approved international risk analysis experts in every country worldwide. This enables us to provide expert up-to-date business credit report information on businesses anywhere in the world.
Main reasons why our business credit reports are so important they enable clients to trade with confidence.
The local International Company Credit Check Partners are able to:
Assess local businesses trading activities.
Update information immediately if there are any changes.
Give accurate feedback based on the local economies.
Communicate effectively with businesses as they share the same time zones.
Herewith details of our business credit reporting service in UAE:
Location of company credit check service office(s) in UAE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Number of UAE Business Credit Reporting staff?
Several staff
How long have you been operating a UAE business credit reporting service?
Over 10 years
What type of business credit reports do you provide in UAE:
Corporate business credit reports online and offline – Only offline reports
Non limited business credit reports online and offline – Offline reports only
Bespoke investigated business credit reports - Yes
What are the business credit report delivery times in UAE?
Instant Online business credit report - No
Flash business credit report - 2 Working Days
Express business credit report – 3-4 Working Days
Normal business credit report – 5-7 Working Days
How many company registries are there in UAE for businesses (i.e. UK has just 1 central registry)?
The Trade registry is located at The Gate, Level 14, DIFC, P.O. Box 74777, Dubai, UAE
UAE Economy:
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham
GDP Ranking: 34th
Population: ca 10 million
Main industries in United Arab Emirates are extraction of crude oil and natural gas, wholesale and retail trade, repair services, real estate, business services, construction, manufacturing.
Main Trading Partners of UAE:
Export partners: India 10.1%, Iran 9.9%, Japan 9.3%, China 5.4%, Oman 5%, Switzerland 4.4%, South Korea 4.1%
Do business credit reports contain negative information?
Yes, the reports include negative information
Do you provide consumer credit reports in UAE?
Available Upon Request
Specialist Debt Recovery Service UAE No Win No Fee
There are many unique requirements to international debt collection services in all countries including United Arab Emirates debt collection services which differ from the UK debt collection agency services and therefore it is very important that cases are handled directly by our expert United Arab Emirates debt collection agency and not from debt collectors UK. This method of United Arab Emirates debt collection sets Creditreform aside from the competition who in many cases will operate an international debt collection service from a UK debt collector only. Using the local United Arab Emirates debt collection agency enables us to achieve a far greater success rate and our No Win No Fee service together with competitive commission rates against monies recovered only ensures you get the best service.
UAE Skip Tracing Service
Creditreform’s debt collection company service also uses expert international tracing agents including United Arab Emirates tracing agent services to locate any absconded debtor. This tracing service is provided on a No Find No Fee basis only charging for a successful trace.
Specialist Business Credit Report Experts
There are many unique requirements to providing international business credit reports in all countries including United Arab Emirates business credit reporting services which differ from Credit Reports UK services. Therefore it is very important that information is obtained directly by our expert international local business credit reporting partners and not from the Credit Report UK services. Our multi lingual local partners are able to provide all business credit reports in English including the bespoke investigated business credit reports.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Registry Name
Ministry of Economy – Business Name Search
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Registry Address
10 to 18 floor,Liwa Tower,Exhibition area - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Language(s) of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Registry
The UAE Company Register is in Arabic and English languages only.
Number of Company Registries in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
1 company register in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a free zone company is a type of business structure that operates within a designated free zone area.
Dubai Airport Free Zone: aviation, logistics, and electronics.
Dubai International Financial Centre: banking, insurance, and professional services sectors.
Jebel Ali Free Zone:
Dubai Silicon Oasis: technology and innovation sectors.
Abu Dhabi Global Market: banking, insurance, and professional services sectors.
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone: manufacturing, trading, and logistics.
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone: aviation, logistics, and manufacturing.
Related Associations in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Securities and Commodities Authority – Company Details
Abu Dhabi – Department of Economic Development – Trade Name Search
Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Business Center – Business License Search
Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Commercial Directory
Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority
Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange – Listed Companies
Ajman – Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Commercial Search
Ajman – Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Industrial Search
Ajman – Ajman Free Zone – Directory
Dubai – Department of Economic Development – Trade Name Search
Dubai – Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Commercial Directory
Dubai – Dubai Financial Market – Listed Companies
Dubai – Dubai Financial Services Authority – Public Register
Dubai – Dubai International Financial Centre – Client Directory
Dubai – Dubai Airport Freezone – Directory
Dubai – Jebel Ali Free Zone – Client Directory
Dubai – Dubai Internet City – Partners Directory
Dubai – Dubai Knowledge Village – Partners Directory
Dubai – NASDAQ Dubai – Listed Companies
Fujairah – Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Business Directory
Fujairah – Fujairah Free Zone – Company Listing
Ras Al Khaimah – Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
Sharjah – Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Business Directory
Sharjah – Hamriyah Free Zone – Directory
Sharjah – Sharjah Airport International Free Zone – Investor Directory
Umm al-Quwain – Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Can you search companies online for free in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
No, you are unable to search for free at the UAE Company Register.
What information can I view for free at United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Registry
None but a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company extract/profile will include where available (example for below is Dubai)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Member Number
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Name
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Nationality
United Arab Emirates (UAE) License Number
United Arab Emirates (UAE) License Issue Authority
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Registration Date
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Commercial Registered Number
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Legal Status
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Address
United Arab Emirates (UAE) License Issue Date
United Arab Emirates (UAE) License Expiry Date
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Membership Expiry Date
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Authorised Capital
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Business Activity
Do you need to register / sign up at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Registry?
No, you do not need to register at the UAE Company Registry.
Number of Registered Companies in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in UAE.
How to Register / Incorporate a company in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
You can register a company in United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company formation agent.
Ownership: UAE law requires an LLC to have a UAE national or a UAE-owned company as a local partner, holding at least 51% of the shares. Foreign shareholders can hold up to 49%.
Liability: Partners' liability is limited to their shares in the company's capital. Capital: There is no minimum capital requirement for an LLC in the UAE.
Taxes: The UAE does not impose federal income tax on corporate profits or personal income tax.
Minimum share capital (private limited) in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
USD 1 is minimum share capital in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
What is the Corporate tax rate in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
There is no corporate tax in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
What is the VAT rate payable on sales to local customers in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
5% is VAT rate in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Types of Companies in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sole proprietorship
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Civil Company
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Limited Liability Company (LLC)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Partnership
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Private Share Holding Company
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Public Share Holding Company
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch of Foreign Companies/
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Representative Office
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch of GCC companies
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch of Free zone company
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch of Dubai based companies
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Branch of UAE based companies
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Documents Available
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Commercial Extract
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Certificate of Registration
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Certificate of Good standing
Other United Arab Emirates (UAE) Company Registry Services
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Business License
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Trademarks
What are the Financial Regulatory Authorities in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
Mainland (Onshore):
Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
Securities and Commodities Authority - (SCA)
Insurance Authority - (IA)
Free Zones:
Abu Dhabi: ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) - Financial Services Regulatory Authority - (FSRA)
Dubai: DIFC (Dubai International Financial Center) - Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
What are the Stock Exchanges in United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) in Abu Dhabi which was founded in 2000
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) in Dubai which was founded in 2000
NASDAQ Dubai in Dubai which was founded in 2005
Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) in Dubai which was founded in 2005
Can you order a UAE Apostille Certificate?
No, UAE has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though UAE has not agreed to this UAE company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
UAE Company Registry Search
All local UAE Company searches can be under taken via our UAE Company Registry search. Where there is more than one UAE Company Registry an UAE company search will be made via a local UAE company registry search in the city where the company or business is registered. Many UAE company searches can be made on line but in some cases the UAE company search needs to search the local UAE company register in person, post or by email. Creditreform and it’s local company search partners undertake these services on behalf of our international clients.
UAE Company Documents
The UAE Company Registry hold all company documents on record and many of these can be downloaded instantly if you have registered with the UAE company registry. Alternatively you can order UAE company documents, company extracts or any registered document such as the UAE Memorandum of Association via Creditreform. Creditreform’ s local registered agent will then undertake an UAE company search on your behalf and we will forward the results via email.
UAE Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local UAE company registry and in many cases can be downloaded by a registered company agent. Besides the Certificate of Good Standing other specific documents can be purchased such as the UAE Certificate of Incorporation or the UAE Memorandum of Association..
UAE Private Investigation Work
There are many reasons for the need to use our UAE private investigator or UAE process server. We partner with fully approved local UAE private detectors who are experts in their field and provide our clients with a fully confidential service including UAE skip tracing and UAE document serving where required.
UAE Company Formations
There are many reasons why our clients need to use our UAE company formation services. Through our fully approved local UAE company registration agent the UAE company incorporation is made as simple as possible. We will undertake all the necessary UAE company searches to ensure the chosen name is available and guide you through the necessary documentation required to incorporate the company required.