The initiative is aimed at boosting efficiency of operation, enhancing productivity and ensuring added-value service to clients.
"DED has been utilising the internet to serve its customers better, ease business registration procedures and create an investor-friendly environment in Dubai. DED will continue to provide more tech-driven and value-added services to cope with the growth of businesses," said Mohammed Shael, CEO, Business Registration and Licensing Division, DED.
"DED believes in continuous improvement and is implementing the eStrategy to enhance and expand its online services according to best practices and customer feedback. This initiative is also a step towards applying eGovernment policies," added Shael.
The eServices offered by DED include transaction status whereby customers can check the status of the transaction by using a transaction number, licence number or initial approval number. Search trade names enables users to reserve trade names or find out if the desired name is already taken.
Company lookup helps to search for existing companies operating in Dubai and gain information on their contact details and business activities.
Number of licences per Person report is also available whereby the number of licenses registered under one person's name can be known.
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