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Licenses and Activities

Licenses and Activities

LICENSES

The following main licenses are available in most UAE free zones:

Trading License

Allows trading activities (import/export, buying/selling of the commodities) that do not require special approvals.
Industrial License

Is required for activities that include manufacturing, packaging, and processing of the goods.
Professional License

Is reserved for professionals who can offer services like consultancy, training, etc.

ACTIVITIES

The selection of a specific free zone in the UAE is based on the relevant activities that the chosen free zone provides. Based on your business requirements you can narrow down the selection. Most of the licenses issued in the free zone are related to the following types of activities:

General Trading
Educations, Sports, and Fitness
Tourism
Real Estate
Hospitality
Management Service
Contracting and Building Works
Electronics
Engineering Services
Facility Management
Investment
Information Technology