Government commercial directories
Search businesses’ contact details and activities via the following links:
- National Economic Register - The Official Portal of the UAE Government
- Dubai commercial directory - Dubai Chamber
- Abu Dhabi online commercial directory - Abu Dhabi Chamber
- Sharjah business directory - Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Business networks - Ajman Chamber of Commerce
Business support services
At the federal level, Ministry of Economy offer several support services to businesses.
Related links from Ministry of Economy:
At the local level, Departments of Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce and business councils in the respective emirate offer similar services to businesses. Services include:
- issuing NOC letters/'To whom it may concern' letters
- secretarial, photocopy and printing services
- transportation
- labour accommodation
- training in subject matter
- business incubators
- credit rating services.
You can find the facilities and services offered by these entities; listed below by emirate:
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
- Department of Economy and Tourism
- Dubai Chamber
- Dubai Businesswomen Council
- Dubai Founders HQ - Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
Sharjah
Ajman
Umm Al Quwain
- Umm Al Quwain Chamber
- Department of Economic Development - Umm Al Quwain
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
Opening a bank account
Read about opening a bank account in the UAE.
Legal advice and mediation
Business startups and established companies may access legal counselling and business advice from the government via the following links:
- Legal consultation and mediation - Abu Dhabi Chamber
- Mediation - Dubai Chamber.
Read more about mediation on this portal.
Arbitration services
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.
Utility services
Read about getting public utilities and telecommunication services.
Postal and courier services
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.
Updated on:
08 Apr 2026
