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Trademark Registration in the UAE: Fees, Steps and Timeline

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism charges AED 6,500 per class: AED 750 to file, AED 750 to publish and AED 5,000 to register. It decides within 20 working days, anyone can oppose for 30 days after publication, and protection lasts 10 years from the filing date.

Firms publish all-in prices of AED 8,000 to AED 12,000 for one class, government fees included. Members of the national SME programme pay half the government fees.

3 trademark service providers available Federal registration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, not a separate Dubai registry

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Fees

What UAE trademark registration costs in 2026

The official fees are set by Cabinet Resolution No. 102 of 2025 and charged per class, the same for individuals and companies.

Stage Official fee When it is paid
Application and examination AED 750 When you file; an optional one-day examination costs AED 2,250
Publication in the Trademark Bulletin AED 750 Within 30 days of the acceptance notice
Registration certificate AED 5,000 Within 30 days after the opposition window closes
Total per class AED 6,500 Half for members of the National Programme for SMEs; People of Determination are exempt
Official search (optional) AED 350 Immediate; the result does not mean the mark will be accepted
Renewal every 10 years AED 5,750 plus AED 750 publication In the last year of protection; AED 6,500 plus AED 750 within 6 months after expiry
Opposition by a third party AED 7,500 Paid by whoever opposes, within 30 days of publication
Late payment AED 100 a month for publication, AED 1,000 a month for registration Capped at AED 1,000 and AED 10,000 a year

From the Ministry of Economy and Tourism service pages, checked 27 September 2026. The Ministry does not say whether the AED 2,250 one-day fee replaces the AED 750 or comes on top.

What firms charge Published prices
All-in price for one class, government fees included AED 8,000 to AED 12,000 in published ranges; own packages from AED 9,000 plus VAT to AED 11,500
Professional fee alone AED 1,000 to AED 5,500 per class, most often AED 1,500 to AED 5,000

Published by 8 firms on their own websites on 27 September 2026; only two publish their own package price. An all-in price of AED 10,000 leaves about AED 3,500 for the firm after the AED 6,500 of government fees.

Some firm pages still quote filing fees of AED 3,000 to 5,000, publication in newspapers, a 3-month renewal grace period or a monthly renewal fine. None of these is current: publication is in the Ministry's online bulletin, and the grace period is 6 months, with a higher renewal fee.
Timeline

How long registration takes, step by step

  1. Search (optional)The Ministry search costs AED 350 and answers immediately; a firm can add a written similarity opinion.
  2. File and pay AED 750 per classOnline, with the goods and services wording in Arabic and English. One application can cover several classes; fees are charged per class.
  3. Examination: 20 working daysThe Ministry accepts, accepts with conditions or refuses. Conditions must be answered within 30 days. The law caps the decision at 90 days, and a one-day examination costs AED 2,250.
  4. Publication and opposition: 30 daysPay AED 750 within 30 days of acceptance. The mark appears in the Trademark Bulletin, issued twice a month, and anyone can oppose for 30 days.
  5. Registration: AED 5,000Pay within 30 days after the opposition window. The certificate follows within 30 days, and protection counts from the filing date.

The Ministry publishes no end-to-end time. Adding its service times gives about 2.5 to 3.5 months for a clean file, or 6 to 11 weeks with the one-day examination; firms quote 4 to 6 months. An opposition adds the Ministry's 60 working days for objections.

Trademark Agents and IP Providers

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Compare independent trademark agents, IP firms and legal providers listed on Emirae.Pro. Filters appear for the capabilities the listed providers themselves publish.

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3 trademark providers shown
PRO Service Provider Dubai

800DOCS is a UAE-based PRO and business support service provider helping companies manage company formation, licensing, visas, and ongoing government documentation. We support businesses that are setting up in Dubai…

Company Formation Visa and Residency Corporate Tax
Experience10 years in UAE
CoverageDubai
LanguagesEnglish · Arabic · Russian
ReviewsNo reviews yet
PRO Service Provider Dubai

15+ YEARS OF UAE GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS SUPPORT EXPERIENCE Azfar Mirza | Freelance PRO & Legal Advisor | Founder, AZFAREBA CONSULTANCY With over 15 years of hands-on experience in the…

Company Formation Visa and Residency Corporate Tax
Experience15 years in UAE
CoverageDubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah
LanguagesEnglish · Arabic · Hindi
ReviewsNo reviews yet
Business Setup Company Dubai

From projects and corporations to innovation and private family interests, Honora brings specialist capabilities together around the ambitions of our clients. We are a Dubai-based consultancy structured as an ecosystem…

Company Formation Visa and Residency Corporate Tax
Experience1 year in UAE
CoverageDubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah
LanguagesEnglish · Arabic
ReviewsNo reviews yet
Rules

Rules that change the price

  • Classes: the Nice Classification has 45 classes, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Fees are per class, so a brand covering three classes pays AED 19,500 in government fees.
  • Owners outside the UAE must file through a trademark agent registered with the Ministry, with a notarised power of attorney translated into Arabic. Owners based in the UAE, including free zone companies, can file themselves.
  • Nothing in the application can be changed after publication, including the class, so the goods and services wording has to be right at filing.
  • Protection lasts 10 years from the filing date and renews for further 10-year periods without a new examination.
  • A refusal can be challenged at the Trademarks Grievances Committee within 30 days, then at the Federal Court of Appeal within 30 days.
  • The UAE has been in the Madrid Protocol since 28 December 2021: a UAE mark can be extended abroad through WIPO, and the Ministry charges AED 400 to convert it into an international application.
Quote checklist

What a trademark quote should list

Firms that publish their scope list these items. Ask for the government fees and the professional fee on separate lines.

Should be itemised

  • Government fees per class, split 750, 750 and 5,000, and whether the one-day examination is included
  • The number of classes and the exact goods and services wording in Arabic and English
  • The search, and whether it includes a written similarity opinion
  • Arabic translation of any foreign words in the mark
  • Answers to Ministry conditions within 30 days
  • Paying publication on time and watching the 30-day opposition window
  • Paying the registration fee and collecting the certificate

Usually extra

  • Power of attorney notarisation, legalisation and translation
  • Defending an opposition or filing a grievance
  • Renewal in year ten
  • Extending the mark abroad through the Madrid Protocol
  • Whether 5% VAT is added to the professional fee

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Trademark Registration FAQ

Frequently asked questions about trademark registration in the UAE

Short answers with the official source behind each one, checked 27 September 2026.

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How much does it cost to register a trademark in the UAE?
Government fees are AED 6,500 per class: AED 750 to file, AED 750 to publish after acceptance and AED 5,000 to register after the opposition window. Professional fees are extra; firms publish all-in prices of AED 8,000 to AED 12,000 for one class.
Is there a faster option?
Yes. The Ministry offers examination within one working day for AED 2,250. Publication and the 30-day opposition window still apply.
Are there discounts on trademark fees?
Members of the National Programme for SMEs get 50% off all trademark fees, and People of Determination are exempt.
How long does a UAE trademark last?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable for further 10-year periods without a new examination.
When can I renew, and what does it cost?
In the last year of protection for AED 5,750, or within 6 months after expiry for AED 6,500, plus AED 750 for publication.
How long can others oppose my trademark?
For 30 days from publication in the Ministry's Trademark Bulletin. Filing an opposition costs AED 7,500.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in the UAE?
Yes, but an owner outside the UAE must file through a trademark agent registered with the Ministry, with a notarised power of attorney translated into Arabic.
What if I pay a trademark fee late?
The publication fee rises by AED 100 a month, up to AED 1,000 a year, and the registration fee by AED 1,000 a month, up to AED 10,000 a year. Part of a month counts as a full month.
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