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Company Credit Score: How to Check a UAE Business Before You Buy It

A shop can look busy and still owe the banks money, have bounced cheques or face court cases. The UAE credit bureau, Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), keeps a credit report and score for companies as well as people. This guide explains what the company score means, how to get the report and which red flags should stop a deal.

Updated 23 October 2026AECB company and owner reports9 min read

The score in one minute

300–900AECB commercial score range: the higher, the lower the risk
12 monthsthe score estimates the chance the company defaults within the next year
36 monthsof payment history shown on AECB credit reports
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