FAQs about Emirabiz Services
As per the law, it is illegal to trade or do any business in the UAE without a business license. Penalties for doing business without a license reach up to 500,000 AED (137,000 USD). Selling through social media is also considered as doing online business.
As per the Amazon regulations, a physical person without a trade license can be a merchant.
Once registered, the UAE trademark is valid for 10 years.
If somebody illegally uses your trademark in UAE, he may be imprisoned and pay a penalty of minimum 5K AED.
UAE trademark registration takes 3-4 months.
No, you cannot. UAE pass is a system which can be used only by those who hold UAE resident visa and Emirates ID.
Major steps for registering for UAE pass are:
- Download the UAE pass App
- Scan your Emirates ID
- Do face identification
Use the UAE PASS account recovery (self-service portal) to reset your access and create a new PIN. Open the UAE PASS app, choose “I have an account / existing account”, then select Recover your account / Forgot PIN, complete the verification (typically via OTP and/or face verification), and set a new PIN. If you no longer have access to your registered mobile/email or the recovery fails, contact the UAE PASS help desk at 600 561 111 (24/7).
According to MOFA, the standard completion time for document attestation inside the UAE is 0–3 business days, depending on the chosen delivery service and courier. In practice, most applications are completed within a few working days if all prior attestations are in place.
You can track the status of your attestation request by logging in to your MOFA account and checking the “My Tasks” section. If you need further assistance, you can contact the MOFA call centre on 800 44444 inside the UAE.
Planning to start a business in the UAE? With Emirabiz, you can navigate the process quickly and effortlessly. We provide expert assistance with company registration, licensing, residency visas, bank accounts, and comprehensive business support.