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From submission to registration: 6–9 months end-to-end through the Ministry of Economy. Initial filing review takes 30–60 days; if accepted, it publishes in the Trademark Bulletin for 30 days for opposition; if no opposition, registration certificate issues in 90–120 days. Trademark protection runs 10 years from registration date.

Tiered by transaction volume. Up to 50 transactions/month: AED 1,200–1,800. 50–200 transactions: AED 2,000–3,500. 200+: AED 4,000+. All YABS bookkeeping is FTA-aligned for corporate tax filing — quarterly VAT-ready files included where applicable. Year-end audit support available separately.

Liquidation through Dubai DED requires: (1) board resolution to liquidate, (2) appointment of an approved liquidator, (3) 45-day public notice in two newspapers, (4) final liquidator's audit, (5) DED licence cancellation, (6) MOHRE labour file closure, (7) GDRFA visa cancellation for all sponsored visas, (8) bank account closure. Total timeline: 60–90 days. Cost AED 8,500–18,000.

For some activities yes, for others no. Post-2023 Dubai DED policy requires dedicated physical office for trading, food service, retail, real estate brokerage, and most regulated activities. Professional and consultancy licences typically still accept flexi-desk or virtual office with Ejari registration. Activity-by-activity rules — confirm before signing a virtual office contract.