The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai has introduced the ‘Dubai Unified Licence’ (DUL), a distinct commercial identifier that will be assigned to every business in Dubai. The DUL aims to streamline the setup and operational procedures for businesses in Dubai and reduce the time needed for companies to start and manage their operations.

The unified digital platform also ensures greater transparency and easy access to business-related information. Experts believe it will make Dubai more attractive as a dynamic and trustworthy investment destination. This efficiency will enhance Dubai’s appeal as a business-friendly destination, particularly for international investors and entrepreneurs seeking a hassle-free business environment.

DET has worked closely with the Dubai Free Zones Council to ensure the smooth implementation of the DUL initiative. As part of the initiative, establishments will undergo validation, verification, and screening by relevant authorities to obtain their unique digital identity. To date, DET has issued over 50,000 licenses, with plans to issue more in the future, covering all registered companies in Dubai mainland and Free Zones.

Every licensed business will receive a DUL along with an associated QR code. Businesses included in the initial phases will be notified through email and SMS, providing them with their DUL and a unique page link to access and download their QR code. Subsequent phases will see the issuance of DULs to all remaining companies.

Benefits of DUL

The implementation of DUL brings about several advantages:

• Unified and simplified issuance of NOCs and permits for economic activities by government regulators.
• Facilitation of the opening of business branches between free zones and the mainland.
• Simplification of the transfer of businesses between free zones and the mainland through unified and verified data accessibility.
• Empowerment of service providers with unified digital access to company information, enabling them to offer value-added services.
• Accessibility for banks to company KYC data when businesses open bank accounts or seek financing.
• Future business owners stand to gain from the availability of unified and verified information about existing businesses in the emirate.

How to use the DUL?

The Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) transforms into the primary business identity for enterprises in the city, featuring a QR code that demands prominence on business premises, websites, and social media accounts.

This QR code is valuable for both the public and service providers to retrieve public information regarding the legitimacy of a business. Consequently, the DUL and QR code collectively function as the exclusive identity to be shared with government authorities and private-sector service providers during interactions with other businesses.

In this shift, businesses are mandated to substitute the conventional license certificate on display at their premises with the QR code. Furthermore, this QR code must be displayed across all digital platforms, including social media pages and websites. This strategic placement enables customers and suppliers to effortlessly scan the code, gaining access to essential details about the business’s registration and current status.

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