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COMPANY NAME REGISTRATION · UAE

Reserve Your UAE Company Name in 24 Hours. Stress-Free.

Trade name checks, DED reservations, free zone & offshore name approvals, trademark screening, and Arabic translation. From AED 650.

★★★★★5,000+ UAE companies formed3–7 days setup
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DED · DMCC · IFZA · JAFZA · RAK ICC · All UAE Authorities

DED APPROVED ALL FREE ZONES RAK ICC JAFZA OFFSHORE DMCC PARTNER 24HR APPROVAL
Why Your Name Matters

The right company name unlocks licences, banking, and trademarks

Your UAE company name is the first thing regulators, banks, and investors see. A bad name delays your licence by weeks. A rejected name can delay your bank account by months.

UAE trade name rules are strict: no Allah/Islamic references, no offensive terms, no exact duplicates, no misleading words, and Arabic translation is mandatory. Free zones have their own additional rules. We've handled 5,000+ name approvals — we know exactly what gets approved and what gets flagged.

Whether you're setting up a mainland LLC, free zone company, or offshore IBC — we screen, reserve, translate, and confirm your name in 24 hours.

650AED starting price
24hrName approval
5,000+Names approved
0Rejections in 2025
What's Included

Complete name registration, end to end

Screening, reservation, translation, and documentation — fully handled.

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Trade Name Screening

Availability check across DED, free zones, and offshore registries before you commit.

  • DED database check
  • Free zone cross-check
  • Offshore registry check
  • Trademark overlap screen
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Name Reservation

Official DED or free zone name reservation certificate issued in 24 hours.

  • DED initial approval
  • Free zone reservation
  • Offshore name approval
  • 30-day hold period
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Arabic Translation

Certified Arabic translation required for all mainland and some free zone entities.

  • Legal Arabic translation
  • Transliteration
  • Court-certified
  • Ministry-accepted

Trademark Check

UAE Ministry of Economy trademark database screening to avoid infringement.

  • MoE trademark search
  • Class-level check
  • Similarity analysis
  • Risk report
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Activity Mapping

Match your business activities to the right DED or free zone activity codes.

  • DED activity codes
  • Free zone activities
  • Multi-activity bundling
  • Compliance check
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Full Documentation

MoA, AoA, board resolutions, and shareholder approvals drafted and notarised.

  • Memorandum of Association
  • Articles of Association
  • Shareholder resolutions
  • Notary coordination
How It Works

From name idea to reservation certificate in 24 hours

Five quick steps. Zero rejections. Fully remote.

01

Submit Names

You submit 3–5 preferred names. We advise on which are likely to be approved.

02

Screening

We check DED, free zone, offshore, and trademark databases for conflicts.

03

Translation

Certified Arabic translation and transliteration prepared for approval filing.

04

Reservation

Official reservation filed with the relevant authority — approval in 24 hours.

05

Certificate

Name reservation certificate delivered. Valid for 30–90 days.

Key Benefits

Why entrepreneurs choose Noble Core for name registration

24-Hour Approval

Fastest turnaround in UAE. Submitted today, certificate in hand tomorrow.

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Zero Rejections in 2025

Our pre-screening ensures every name submitted is approved the first time.

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All UAE Authorities

DED, DMCC, JAFZA, IFZA, SHAMS, RAK ICC, Ajman — we work with every registrar.

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Trademark Protection

We screen against MoE trademark database so your name doesn't infringe others.

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Bundled with Setup

Get name registration free when you bundle with any full company formation package.

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Advisory Included

Free naming advice — what to avoid, what gets rejected, what unlocks banking.

Client Stories

Trusted by founders across mainland, free zones, and offshore

Naveed Sheikh client

"Submitted 3 names, Noble Core shortlisted the one most likely to pass, filed it, got approval in 18 hours. Would have failed on our own."

Naveed Sheikh
Founder, TradeNova DMCC
18 hours approval
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"First-time approval for our IFZA name. No back-and-forth."

Layla Al ZarooniFounder, SaaS Co
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"Mainland DED name with tricky activity mix. They nailed it."

Pooja SharmaCEO, Retail Group
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"Offshore RAK ICC name reserved while I was still deciding on the jurisdiction."

Rohit GulatiManaging Partner
Transparent Pricing

Straightforward name registration pricing

One-time fees. All approvals included. No hidden authority charges.

Essential
For offshore & simple free zone reservations
AED 650
From · one-time
  • Up to 3 name screenings
  • 1 name reservation
  • Arabic transliteration
  • 24-hour turnaround
  • Email support
  • Reservation certificate
  • 30-day hold
Choose Essential
Premium
For multi-entity groups & trademark-sensitive names
AED 2,500
From · one-time
  • Everything in Standard, plus
  • Unlimited name screenings
  • Full trademark analysis
  • MoE class-level search
  • Multi-entity coordination
  • Board resolutions
  • Notary coordination
  • Dedicated adviser
Choose Premium

Need something custom? Talk to us.

Naming rules by authority

How UAE company name reservation actually works

Each authority has its own rules. Below the most common.

DED / DET (Mainland)

Reservation valid 6 months. Three options recommended.

  • No religious / political / offensive terms
  • Cannot mirror an existing trade name
  • Activity-related name preferred
  • AED 620 fee

IFZA / Meydan / SHAMS

Most lenient — 3-letter abbreviations allowed.

  • Some accept English-only names
  • Reservation valid 30–90 days
  • Auto-renewable

DMCC / ADGM / DIFC

Stricter — premium-tier zones.

  • Business plan often required
  • Reserved name appears on portal
  • Notarisation may be required

Offshore (RAK ICC, JAFZA)

English/Latin only, suffix mandatory (Limited, Ltd).

  • Cannot include "Bank", "Insurance", "Trust"
  • Approval typically 24–48 hours
Documents required

Just IDs + 3 name options

3 preferred names in order of preference
Passport copy of shareholder(s)
Activity description (we map to DED code)
Email + UAE phone number
Free-zone preference (if applicable)
Reserved in 24 hours

For most jurisdictions

1
0–2 hours

Submission

We submit your top 3 name choices to the relevant authority.

2
2–12 hours

Authority review

They check against existing names + restricted terms list.

3
12–24 hours

Reservation issued

Confirmed name reservation certificate emailed to you.

4
Optional

Used in licence application

Your reserved name carries straight into trade licence application.

5
If rejected

Re-submission

If all 3 are rejected, we suggest 3 new options + re-submit. Free.

FAQ

UAE company name registration FAQs

What are the UAE trade name rules?

UAE trade names must: (1) not reference Allah/Islamic terms, (2) not be offensive or politically sensitive, (3) not duplicate an existing name, (4) not mislead about the activity, (5) include the legal form (LLC, FZCO, IBC), and (6) have an Arabic translation for mainland entities. Free zones have their own additional rules.

How long does name reservation take?

24 hours is standard when names are pre-screened properly. DED mainland reservations can take up to 72 hours. Free zone reservations (DMCC, IFZA, SHAMS, Meydan) are typically same-day to 24 hours.

How long is the reservation valid?

DED initial approval is valid for 6 months. Free zone reservations typically hold for 30 to 90 days. Offshore (RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore) reservations last 30 days. You must complete formation within the hold period.

Can I use an English-only name?

For mainland DED entities: no — Arabic translation is mandatory. For most free zones: English is sufficient but Arabic is recommended. For offshore: English-only is fine.

What if my name is already taken?

We run pre-screening before filing — so you never submit a taken name. If by chance it happens, we immediately pivot to your next preferred name. No additional fees for re-filing.

Do I need a trademark too?

A reserved name gives you licence rights but not trademark rights. For full brand protection, you also need a UAE Ministry of Economy trademark registration (separate process). We recommend both for any consumer-facing brand.

Can I reserve a name without forming the company?

Yes. Many founders reserve their preferred name while they finalise jurisdiction (mainland vs free zone vs offshore) and shareholder structure. We hold the name for 30–90 days while you decide.

What names get rejected by DED?

Rejections typically involve: religious references, government-adjacent terms (federal, national, royal), generic industry terms ('gulf', 'emirates'), offensive words, names too similar to existing entities, or activity mismatches (e.g. 'Consulting' in the name for a trading licence).

Can the name be changed later?

Yes, but it's costly and disruptive — fees, re-translation, licence reissue, bank re-KYC, contract updates. Better to get it right the first time. We always advise clients to think long-term at the reservation stage.

What's included with my company formation?

All our full company formation packages (Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore) include name registration at no extra charge. Standalone reservations are for clients who want to secure their name ahead of formation.

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Free 15-minute naming call. We'll screen your top 3–5 names, flag risks, and reserve the winner within 24 hours.

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