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Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade implements sustainable developmental policies and programs, ensuring the facilitation of a transparent and predictable regulatory environment and unparalleled investment climate for businesses to thrive - thereby contributing to the economic development of the country.

All Services

Foreign Company Re-registration
Foreign Company Re-registration
Name Reservation
This service can be used by individuals and entities for the reservation of names for business purposes. All approved names will be reserved for a period of 14 days. The expiration date will be seen on the application.
Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Request to Convene Company EGM
This service can be used to request the Registrar of Companies to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
Partnership Registration & Changes
Partnership Registration & Changes
Partnership Dissolution
This service can be used by registered Partnerships to submit a Partnership Liquidation Request through the Business Portal. This process may vary depending on the winding up clauses of the partnership agreement
Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa
Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa
Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction
Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction
Role Delegation
Role Delegation
Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes
Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes
Company Due Diligence
Company Due Diligence
Business Name, Business Activity & SME Classification
Business Name, Business Activity & SME Classification
Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark
Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark
Company Registration & Changes
Company Registration & Changes
Company Liquidation & Restoration
Company Liquidation & Restoration
Licenses & Duty Exemptions
Licenses & Duty Exemptions
Local Authority Company Liquidation & Restoration
This service can be used by Local Authority Companies to request voluntary liquidation of a company from the portal.
Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Cooperative Society Registration & Changes
Cooperative Society Registration & Changes
Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution
Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution
Local Authority Company Registration (LACs) & Changes
Local Authority Company Registration (LACs) & Changes
Partnership Share Charge
Partnership Share Charge
Copyright Registration
This service can be used to Register, License or Transfer the Registration of a literary or Artistic work.
Copyright Licensing
Copyright Licensing of Registered Copyrights
Metrology Calibration
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade provides calibration and metrology services to ensure accurate and reliable measurements. These services support fair trade, industrial activities, and compliance with international standards, helping maintain confidence in all measurement-dependent operations.