The Department of Economic Department (DED) in the relevant Emirate such as: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al Quwain are the regulatory authorities responsible for issuing a business with an industrial, professional, or commercial license. Due to the nature of certain business activities there may be additional external government approvals required for the business trade license to be issued and the company setup to be completed and operational.