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Requirements to Make a Company Stamp in Dubai, UAE: Documents, Rules and Steps (2026)

17 Oct 2026Stamps & Seals
Self-Inking Company Stamps in Dubai – Pixel Stamps

Quick answer: to make a company stamp in Dubai, you need a copy of your trade licence (or the exact company name and licence number) and, if you want it on the stamp, your logo. The stamp should show your company name exactly as it appears on the licence, usually with the licence number and city. In Dubai, most company stamps can be made and ready the same day.

That is the short version. The details depend on where your company is licensed, what your bank expects, and whether this is your first stamp or a replacement. This guide explains the requirements to make a company stamp in Dubai and across the UAE, step by step, so you get it right the first time.

Is a company stamp required in the UAE?

In practice, yes. Almost every UAE business needs one. Banks often ask for stamped documents when you open or update a corporate account. Landlords, government portals, suppliers and clients expect your stamp on contracts, invoices, quotations, delivery notes, salary certificates and official letters. Some free zones state it directly. DMCC, for example, describes a company stamp as a requirement for every company it licenses.

Rules are not identical everywhere. Each licensing authority and each bank sets its own expectations. The safest approach is simple: make a stamp that matches your trade licence exactly, and check any special wording your free zone or bank has asked for.

Documents you need to make a company stamp in Dubai

These are the documents and details a stamp maker in Dubai will usually ask for:

  1. Trade licence copy. It is the single source for your company name, licence number and legal form. A clear photo or PDF on WhatsApp is enough.
  2. Your logo (optional). Any format works: PDF, AI, PNG, JPG, or even a photo of your business card. We prepare it for the stamp.
  3. Any extra wording you want: P.O. Box, phone number, TRN (VAT registration number), branch or department name.
  4. Special requirements from your bank, free zone or a client, if they have given you an exact format.

If you prefer not to share the full licence, you can send the exact company name in English and Arabic, the licence number and the city. We will lay the stamp out from those details.

Ordering for your employer? Make sure you have the details approved by the owner or manager before you order. A company stamp represents the business on official documents.

What a UAE company stamp must show

Company name exactly as on the trade licence

This is the most important requirement. Copy the name character for character, including the legal suffix: "L.L.C", "FZE", "FZ-LLC", "DMCC", "Trading", "Est." or "Sole Proprietorship L.L.C". A stamp with a shortened or slightly different name is the most common reason a stamped document gets questioned.

Arabic and English

Mainland trade licences in Dubai show the trade name in both Arabic and English, and most mainland company stamps show both languages. Many free zone licences are issued in English, and free zone stamps are often English only. DMCC's company stamp guidelines, for example, ask for the company name in English exactly as on the licence. Adding Arabic is still a popular choice for companies that work with government departments or local clients.

Licence number and location

Most stamps include the trade licence or registration number and the city or emirate (for example "Dubai – U.A.E."). These help banks and authorities match the stamp to your licence.

Optional details

P.O. Box, phone number, TRN and logo are optional. Free zone guidelines such as DMCC's treat address and contact details as optional. Add them if they are useful for your documents, and leave them off if you want a cleaner stamp that stays correct even if you move office.

Mainland vs free zone company stamp requirements

Mainland companies (Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism):

  • The trade name usually appears in Arabic and English on the licence, so the stamp normally shows both.
  • A round stamp with the name around the edge and the licence number in the centre is the classic layout.

Free zone companies (DMCC, DAFZA, Dubai South, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SHAMS and others):

  • Use the company name exactly as on the free zone licence, including the free zone suffix (for example "DMCC" or "FZCO").
  • Some free zones publish their own stamp guidelines or let you request a stamp through their member portal. If yours does, follow it. If not, any stamp maker can make it from your licence.
  • Check whether your free zone expects the licence number or registration number on the stamp.

Branches: a branch of a UAE or foreign company usually has its own licence, and its stamp should show the branch name exactly as licensed, not just the parent company's name.

Freelancers and sole establishments: a freelance permit or sole establishment can also have a stamp. Use the name as it appears on your permit or licence.

What banks expect from your company stamp

Banks in the UAE set their own rules, so expectations vary between banks:

  • The stamp must match the company name on your licence and account.
  • Account opening forms, board resolutions and signature mandates are often signed and stamped.
  • Some banks ask for the same stamp to be used consistently on all documents. If you get a new stamp with a different design, tell your relationship manager.

Tip: many companies order two stamps at once. One stays with the person who deals with the bank and legal documents. The other is used for daily invoices and delivery notes.

Step by step: how to make a company stamp in Dubai the same day

  1. Send your details on WhatsApp or through our quote form: your licence, your logo, and any extra wording.
  2. Choose the type and shape. Round or rectangular, self-inking or pre-inked. Not sure? Tell us how you will use it and we will recommend one.
  3. Approve your free proof. We design the layout in English and Arabic and send a digital proof, usually within the hour. Check every letter and number against your licence.
  4. We make the stamp in our Al Barsha workshop. Most company stamps ordered before 3 PM are ready the same day.
  5. Collect or get delivery. Pick up from Al Attar Business Center, Al Barsha 1 (next to IBIS Hotel), or get it delivered across Dubai and the UAE.

Requirements to replace or change a company stamp

Lost or stolen stamp

A lost company stamp can be misused on documents, so act quickly:

  • Tell your bank and any key partners that the old stamp is no longer valid.
  • Consider reporting the loss to the police, especially if you think the stamp was stolen.
  • Order a replacement with your trade licence copy. Many companies choose a slightly different design (or add the year) so the new stamp can be told apart from the old one.

Company name, licence or address changed

If your trade name, legal form, licence number or activity changed, the old stamp no longer matches your licence. Order a new stamp from the updated licence, then retire and destroy the old one so it cannot be used by mistake.

Worn-out stamp

If impressions are faint or patchy even with a new ink pad, the rubber is worn. A replacement with the same layout keeps your documents consistent.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Shortening the name, for example dropping "Trading" or "L.L.C".
  • Spelling the Arabic name differently from the licence. Always copy it from the licence, never from a translation.
  • An old licence number after a renewal or amendment.
  • Too much text on a small stamp, which makes everything hard to read. Move extra details to a separate address stamp.
  • No proof check. Always read the proof slowly, letter by letter, before you approve it.

Other stamps companies order with their first company stamp

For help choosing the shape, ink and layout, read our guide to what to include on a company stamp in Dubai.

Get your company stamp made today

Pixel Stamps has made company stamps in Dubai since 2012. Send your trade licence and logo on WhatsApp or through the quote form. You will get a free proof and a price, usually within the hour, and most stamps are ready the same day. Need a stamp shop near you? Visit us in Al Barsha 1, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM. See everything we make on our company stamps and seals in Dubai page.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need to make a company stamp in Dubai?
A copy of your trade licence is enough in most cases. It gives the exact company name, licence number and legal form. Add your logo if you want it on the stamp, plus any extra wording such as a P.O. Box or TRN.
Can I make a company stamp without a trade licence?
A company stamp should match a valid licence, so we make it from your licence details. If your licence is still being issued, wait until you have the final document so the name and number are correct.
Does a company stamp in the UAE need Arabic?
Mainland licences show the name in Arabic and English, and most mainland stamps show both. Free zone stamps are often in English only. Check your licence and any guidance from your free zone or bank.
How long does it take to make a company stamp in Dubai?
Most standard company stamps are ready the same day when you order before 3 PM. Multi-colour or special stamps can take 1–2 working days.
Can someone else order the company stamp for me?
Yes, a colleague or PRO can send the details and collect the stamp. Make sure the details have been approved by the company first, because the stamp will be used on official documents.
What should I do if my company stamp is lost?
Inform your bank and important partners, consider reporting the loss to the police, and order a replacement from your trade licence. A slightly different design helps tell the new stamp apart from the old one.
Do I need a new stamp when I renew my trade licence?
Only if something on the stamp changed, such as the company name, legal form or licence number. A simple renewal with the same details does not need a new stamp.