Department of Economic Development commercial, professional, and industrial licenses. Standard format with Arabic/English, often requiring certified English translation for banking.
Trade License Translation
Corporate Documents
Your trade license is your company's official identity in the UAE—required for banking, visa processing, contracts, and government interactions. Accurate translation ensures banks accept your documents and authorities understand exactly what your business is authorized to do.
All License Types DED, free zone, professional
Bank Ready Accepted by all UAE banks
4-6 Hours Standard license turnaround
Activity Match Business activities precisely translated
License Translation Process
1
License Review
We identify license type, issuing authority, and business activities listed. Activity translation is critical for accurate representation.
2
Detail Translation
Company name, license number, activities, validity dates, and shareholder information translated with banking precision.
3
Activity Verification
Business activities cross-referenced with standard Arabic terminology used by DED and banks.
4
Certified Delivery
MOJ-stamped translation ready for bank account opening, visa processing, or contract purposes.
License Types We Translate
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre free zone licenses. English-language format requiring Arabic translation for mainland bank accounts and government submissions.
Dubai International Financial Centre commercial licenses. Specialized financial services activities with specific regulatory terminology.
JAFZA, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and all other UAE free zone licenses. Each has specific formatting we recognize.
Individual professional licenses for consultants, freelancers, and service providers. Activity descriptions tailored to professional services.
Common Uses
All UAE banks require trade license translation for corporate account opening. We format translations to meet banking documentation requirements.
Employee visa applications require trade license to establish the sponsoring company. MOHRE and GDRFA need certified translation.
Government and corporate contracts often require license translation to verify company authority and permitted activities.
Large companies and government entities require license translation as part of vendor onboarding documentation.
Various regulatory bodies require license translation for compliance verification and activity authorization.
Trade License Translation for Business Operations
The trade license is referenced constantly in UAE business—every bank account opening, every visa application, every major contract. The Arabic (or English) translation becomes part of your company's permanent documentation with these institutions.
Business activity translation requires particular attention. Activities determine what your company can legally do, what banking facilities you can access, and what contracts you can sign. We use standardized activity terminology that banks and regulators recognize, avoiding creative translations that might cause confusion.
We maintain consistency across your corporate document set. If you've previously translated your MOA or other documents with us, we ensure your trade license translation uses the same company name rendering and terminology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is trade license translation so commonly needed?
Trade licenses are required for nearly every business interaction in the UAE—bank account opening, visa processing, contract signing, vendor registration, and government submissions. If the original is in Arabic, English translation may be needed. If from a free zone in English, Arabic translation is needed for mainland interactions.
What license types do you translate?
We translate all UAE license types: DED mainland licenses, DMCC licenses, JAFZA licenses, DIFC licenses, professional licenses, industrial licenses, and licenses from all other free zones. We also translate foreign company registration certificates for UAE use.
How important is business activity translation?
Critical. Banks and government entities use business activities to determine what your company can do. Mistranslated activities could limit your banking facilities or cause compliance issues. We use standardized activity descriptions that banks and regulators recognize.
How fast can you translate a trade license?
Standard trade licenses are completed within 4-6 hours. Simple single-page licenses can often be done faster. Licenses with extensive activity lists or multiple pages may take longer. Rush service available for urgent bank meetings.
Do you translate license amendments?
Yes. License amendments showing activity additions, shareholder changes, or manager updates need translation to update your records with banks and government entities. We ensure consistency with your original license translation.
What about foreign company registrations?
We translate foreign company registration certificates (UK Companies House, US state registrations, etc.) into Arabic for UAE use. These are often needed for branch registration, representative office setup, or contract signing.
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