DET E-Services
Samimi Documents Clearing Services provides professional assistance with a wide range of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) e-services, helping business owners, investors, and companies complete licensing and commercial registration procedures efficiently.
From establishing a new business to renewing, amending, or cancelling an existing license, we coordinate the required documentation, applications, approvals, and government procedures on your behalf.
1. Trade License Services
New Trade License Application
Assistance with applications for new commercial, professional, and industrial licenses, including business activity selection, trade name reservation, initial approval, and licensing procedures.
License Renewal
Support with trade license renewal, including reviewing existing license information, required tenancy documentation where applicable, outstanding requirements, and submission of the renewal application.
License Amendments
We assist businesses with various amendments, including:
Adding, removing, or changing business activities
Changing the trade name
Adding or removing partners or shareholders
Updating manager or authorized signatory details
Changing the business address
Amending share capital
Changing the company's legal structure
License Cancellation
Complete coordination of trade license cancellation procedures, including the preparation of required documents and obtaining applicable clearances and approvals.
2. Trade Name Services
Trade Name Search & Availability
Assistance with checking proposed trade names and ensuring they comply with applicable naming requirements.
Trade Name Reservation
Submission and coordination of trade name reservation applications for new businesses or company amendments.
Trade Name Reservation Renewal
Assistance with extending an existing trade name reservation where permitted and required.
3. Initial Approval Services
Initial Approval Application
Coordination of initial approval applications required during the company formation process, confirming that the relevant authority has no objection to proceeding with the proposed business setup, subject to completing the remaining licensing requirements.
Initial Approval Renewal
Assistance with renewing or updating an initial approval where applicable if the company formation process has not been completed within its validity period.
4. Business Activity & Legal Structure Amendments
Business Activity Amendments
Add, remove, or modify activities on an existing trade license, subject to the applicable activity classifications and regulatory requirements.
Change of Legal Structure
Assistance with changing the company's legal form where permitted, including the preparation and coordination of the required amendments and corporate documents.
Add or Remove Partners
Support with changes to company ownership or partnership structure and the corresponding commercial registration documentation.
5. Commercial Documents & Certificates
We assist with obtaining or updating various company documents and certificates, including:
Trade License copies
Commercial Registration / Business Registration documents
Memorandum of Association (MOA)
MOA amendments and addenda
Other available commercial certificates and company records
6. No Objection Certificates & Related Requests
Depending on the company, activity, and transaction, we can assist with applicable NOC and supporting requests relating to matters such as:
Business activity amendments
Company or license cancellation
Business location changes
Branch-related procedures
Other commercial and administrative requirements
7. External Approvals
Certain regulated business activities require approvals from authorities other than DET.
Depending on the activity, this may involve coordination with authorities such as:
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Civil Defence
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism / tourism-related authorities
Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
Other relevant regulatory authorities
Samimi DCS can assist with identifying and coordinating the applicable external approval requirements based on the selected business activity.
8. Company Information Updates
Contact Information Updates
Assistance with updating registered company information such as telephone numbers, mobile numbers, email addresses, and other available contact details.
Partner & Shareholder Information Updates
Support with updating identification and registration details following changes to passports, Emirates IDs, residency information, or other company records, where applicable.
9. Instant & Simplified Licensing Services
For eligible business activities and legal structures, simplified or expedited licensing options may be available through Dubai's digital business licensing systems.
Our team can assess the proposed activity and company structure and assist with the appropriate licensing route based on the current eligibility requirements.
10. Government Payments & Transaction Support
We assist clients with payment-related stages of DET transactions, including:
Government fee payment coordination
Payment vouchers
Applicable fines and outstanding amounts
Transaction fee review
Digital receipts and payment records
Follow-up on pending transactions
Documents Required
The exact documents depend on the requested DET transaction, business activity, legal structure, and shareholder status. Typical requirements may include:
Passport copies of shareholders, partners, and managers
Emirates ID copies, if applicable
UAE residence visa copies, if applicable
Current Trade License, for existing companies
Commercial Registration documents
Memorandum of Association (MOA), where applicable
Ejari / tenancy contract, where required
Trade name reservation certificate
Initial approval documentation
Corporate shareholder documents, if applicable
Board Resolution or Power of Attorney, where applicable
NOC, where required
External authority approvals for regulated activities
Supporting documents related to the specific amendment or transaction
Additional documents may be required depending on the business activity and the type of DET transaction requested.