UAE License Requirements Checker

Find exact license requirements, costs, and processing times for 285+ business activities across all UAE emirates.

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Last Updated: 20/10/2025

Sources: 12+ government authorities

Activities: 285+ business types

Coverage: All 7 emirates + free zones

Accuracy: Cross-verified official sources

Updates: Monthly verification

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General Trading License

Trading

AED 15,000

5 days

Department of Economic Development (DED)

Import/Export License

Trading

AED 18,000

7 days

Federal Customs Authority & DED

Food Trading License

Trading

AED 20,000

10 days

DED & Food Safety Department

Medical Equipment Trading

Trading

AED 25,000

15 days

Health Authority & DED

Automotive Trading

Trading

AED 20,000

10 days

Roads and Transport Authority & DED

Electronics Trading

Trading

AED 18,000

7 days

TDRA & DED

Textile Trading

Trading

AED 15,000

5 days

Department of Economic Development

Building Materials Trading

Trading

AED 20,000

10 days

Municipality & DED

Pharmaceutical Trading

Trading

AED 30,000

20 days

Ministry of Health & DED

Perfume & Cosmetics Trading

Trading

AED 18,000

7 days

ESMA & DED

Jewelry Trading

Trading

AED 18,000

5 days

Department of Economic Development

Stationery Trading

Trading

AED 15,000

5 days

Department of Economic Development

Sports Equipment Trading

Trading

AED 16,000

5 days

Department of Economic Development

Home Appliances Trading

Trading

AED 18,000

7 days

ESMA & DED

Computer Hardware Trading

Trading

AED 18,000

7 days

TDRA & DED

Management Consultancy

Professional Services

AED 12,000

5 days

Department of Economic Development

Financial Consultancy

Professional Services

AED 25,000

15 days

Securities and Commodities Authority & DED

Legal Consultancy

Professional Services

AED 20,000

10 days

Ministry of Justice & DED

IT Consultancy

Professional Services

AED 15,000

5 days

Department of Economic Development

Engineering Consultancy

Professional Services

AED 18,000

10 days

Municipality & DED
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Important Notice

• Information based on current regulations as of October 20, 2025

• Individual cases may have additional requirements

• Always consult official authorities for final confirmation

• Regulations and fees subject to change without notice