Setting up a new company in Dubai usually means putting together a first round of printed stationery alongside the registration paperwork — and it's easier to plan this as a set rather than ordering each item separately as the need comes up.
The Core Stationery Set
Most new companies in Dubai end up ordering some combination of the following: a company stamp, business cards, letterheads and envelopes, and if they have staff, ID cards and name badges. Planning these together makes it easier to keep the logo, colours and general look consistent across every item from day one.
What to Decide Before You Order
Finalise Your Logo First
Order stationery only once your logo and brand colours are finalised — reprinting a full stationery set after a logo change costs more than getting the design locked in before the first order.
Decide What Goes on the Letterhead
Beyond the logo, decide what company details need to appear on your letterhead footer — registered address, contact details, and any registration information your company chooses to include. This is a decision for you and, where relevant, your company's advisors to confirm, since requirements can vary by business type and free zone or mainland registration.
Decide on Paper and Finish Level
A new company doesn't need to order the most premium paper and finish available — see Choosing Paper Weight for Letterheads and Envelopes for guidance on matching paper choice to how the stationery will actually be used day to day.
Ordering in a Sensible Sequence
A practical order to work through is: finalise the logo and brand colours, then the company stamp (often needed early for banking and official paperwork), then business cards and letterhead/envelope artwork together (since they share the same logo treatment), then staff ID cards and name badges once you know your initial team.
Planning for Growth
If you expect to hire soon after setup, order a moderate first batch of business cards and name badges rather than a very large one, and keep the approved artwork files on hand so reorders are quick — see Reordering Business Cards for a Growing Team for more on keeping reorders consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a company stamp and a letterhead, or just one?
Most UAE companies use both — a company stamp for authorising documents and a letterhead for the written content itself. Requirements can vary by business type, so confirm with your company's advisors what your specific registration requires.
What should I order first as a brand-new company?
Most companies start with the logo, company stamp and business cards, then move to letterhead, envelopes, ID cards and name badges as the team grows.
Can I order everything in one go?
Contact our team to discuss a combined order across your stationery set.
