This page provides information about the key steps involved in accessing services such as water, electricity and telecommunications for a business on the mainland.
Search businesses’ contact details and activities via the following links:
The Department of Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, business councils in the respective emirate offer several support services to businesses which include:
Related links from the Ministry of Economy
You can find the facilities and services offered by these entities; listed below by emirate:
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Sharjah
Ras Al Khaimah
Ajman
Umm Al Quwain
Business startups and established companies may access legal counselling and business advice from the government via the following links:
Arbitration is becoming an optimal method for parties to resolve their commercial disputes in the UAE. Check the key arbitration institutions in the UAE and the services they render.
Getting water and electricity
You can get water and electricity services after applying to the entity concerned; depending on the emirate your business is in.
Useful links:
Etihad Water and Electricity (for the emirates of Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain)
Telecommunications
Etisalat and du are the telecommunications' service providers in the UAE. Both companies offer a variety of products, services and solutions to suit your business size and requirements.
Although, on the mainland, Etisalat provides services to most areas. You need to apply to the company that provides service to the area you are operating in.
To apply for telecom service, you need to submit:
Useful links:
Fujairah
Emirates Post offers postal (including post box) and courier services. It also offers non-postal services including utility bill payment and marketing solutions.
Read about mail services and how to apply for PO box for your company.
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