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10/22/25, 8:59 AM UAE halves trademark fees for SMEs, launches one-day registration service
Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, speaks at Dubai headquarters to
announce the Cabinet’s decision on the fees for trademark services provided by the Ministry.

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced a new fee structure for trademark

services, introducing major incentives for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and international brands as part
of efforts to strengthen the country’s intellectual property ecosystem.

The updated system includes a 50% fee reduction for members of the National SME Programme and a full

exemption for People of Determination, in line with the UAE’s push to make business registration faster,
cheaper, and more accessible.

Trademark registrations surge

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the decision will help attract global
investors, streamline trademark procedures, and accelerate approvals.

“This marks a significant step in facilitating and expediting trademark registration in the UAE,” Bin Touq

said, noting that trademark registrations grew 129% in the first half of 2025, reaching 19,957 compared with
8,711 a year earlier.

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