# New businesses registered
New businesses registered refer to the number of new **limited liability corporations** (or their equivalent) that are registered in a given **calendar year**.
This metric reflects the level of **entrepreneurial activity** and the **ease of doing business** within a country.
The data are typically collected by **national business registries** or relevant government agencies.
The chart illustrates the number of businesses registered in the **United Arab Emirates** from **2006 to 2020**.