How can I check if a Dubai trade license is valid?

You can verify the validity of a mainland license through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) website or the Dubai Trade portal. For Free Zone companies, Dubai trade license online check must be done through the specific Free Zone’s online verification portal (e.g., JAFZA, DMCC, or IFZA directories). Banks perform this check regularly; if your license shows as "expired" in the system, your company accounts will be frozen immediately.