Services provided by NER
National Economic Registry (NER) is a federal platform that seeks to integrate accessible government data at both local and national levels to enhance the business, research, and data science environment, thereby contributing to the accuracy of economic data. The platform serves diverse segments, including government entities, businessmen, researchers and investors. It aims to cultivate a knowledge-based economy by providing instant, accurate, and comprehensive data for listed economic licences in the UAE.
Through NER, one may enquire about economic licenses, an economic activity or search for the availability of trade names.
List of business licensing authorities in the UAE
- Ministry of Economy and Tourism
- Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
- Department of Economy and Tourism - Dubai
- Economic Development Department - Sharjah
- Department of Economic Development - Ras Al Khaimah
- Department of Economic Development - Ajman
- Department of Economic Development - Umm Al Quwain
- Fujairah Municipality
- Dibba Municipality
Updated on:
17 Apr 2026
