Do I need a UAE trade licence to register a .ae domain for my restaurant?

No for a plain .ae name. Names directly under .ae are unrestricted. A co.ae name needs a UAE trade licence or trademark, and the name must relate to the business.

• The .ae policy lists names directly under .ae as unrestricted, with no documents needed.
• One accredited registrar says no UAE trade licence or residency is needed for a .ae name.
• A co.ae name needs a UAE trade licence, including a free-zone licence, or a UAE trademark.
• For co.ae the name must match or closely relate to your company, trading name or trademark.
• Registrars set their own prices. AEserver lists .ae from AED 125 in the first year, then AED 145.