Name reservation is the first legal step in forming a company in the UAE.
It ensures your business name is officially recorded, approved, and protected, allowing you to proceed with licensing and corporate setup without delays.
VADA manages the entire name approval and documentation process across all jurisdictions — Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore.
Name reservation is the process where authorities approve your proposed business name and store it in their system for future licensing.
This step guarantees:
– Your name is exclusive during the reservation period
– No other business can take it
– It complies with UAE naming rules
– It is valid for the licensing stage
To be approved, your name must:
– Not violate public morals or religious sensitivity
– Not reference political groups or organisations
– Not include the name of any country or government body
– Not use “well-known brands” (e.g., Google, Tesla)
– Be unique and not an exact match of an existing company
– Match your business activity (optional but recommended)
– Use the full name if using a person’s name (e.g., “John Smith Consulting” not “John Consulting”)
Permitted elements:
– English or Arabic names
– Geographical references (some zones allow this)
– Activity‑based names (e.g., “VADA Corporate Services”)
STEP 1 — Consultation & brainstorming
STEP 2 — Checking name compliance
STEP 3 — Submitting the top 3 preferred names
STEP 4 — Receiving the official approval
STEP 5 — Preparing shareholder documentation
STEP 6 — Attaching name approval to licensing file
– Fastest approval turnaround
– Zero rejection risk
– Expert knowledge of naming rules
– Clean, professional name suggestions
– Fully managed documentation
– Immediate resubmission if required
– Works across all UAE authorities
