UAE Industrial License
Licence manufacturing, processing and assembly activities with the right approvals.
Typical range
AED 20,000 to 50,000
Estimated setup range
- Typical timeline
- 2-6 weeks (depends on approvals)
- Best for
- Manufacturers, food producers and assemblers
- Site
- Factory or industrial unit
- Estimated setup range
- AED 20,000–50,000
About UAE Industrial License
Manufacturing and processing companies need an industrial licence, plus approvals from the relevant industrial authorities and a suitable site.
We help you pick the correct activity, line up approvals and prepare the factory or warehouse paperwork.
Right activity code
Industrial activities are classified carefully, and we match yours.
Approvals coordinated
Environmental, civil defence and industrial approvals are tracked.
Location advice
Mainland industrial areas and free zones compared.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Business type
Manufacturing
Designed for manufacturing, processing and other approved industrial activities.
Premises
Industrial site
A suitable factory, warehouse or industrial facility is normally required.
Approvals
Multiple
Industrial projects can require technical, environmental, municipal and other approvals.
Timeline
Project-dependent
Approval time depends on the activity, site and required regulatory clearances.
Is this right for you?
Who is an industrial licence for?
Manufacturing companies
Food and beverage producers
Assembly and processing businesses
Industrial product companies
Businesses establishing factories or production facilities
The licence follows the project
Industrial licensing is more involved than a standard trading or professional licence because the product, manufacturing process and physical site can affect the required approvals.
We review the proposed operation first, then coordinate the licensing and supporting approvals.
- Define the manufacturing activity
- Review the proposed site
- Identify technical approvals
- Coordinate authority applications
- Complete industrial licensing
Choose the facility before finalising the structure
Factory, warehouse, environmental and safety requirements can affect both the cost and timeline of an industrial setup.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Product information
- Product description
- Manufacturing process
- Expected production
- Raw material information
Industrial premises
A suitable factory, warehouse or industrial unit must meet the applicable authority requirements.
Technical information
- Process details
- Equipment information
- Site layout where required
- Environmental or safety information
Additional approvals
Food, chemical, medical and other specialised manufacturing activities may require additional regulatory approvals.
What is included
- Industrial activity selection
- Site and lease guidance
- Industrial and trade approvals
- Industrial licence issuance
- Labour and immigration file
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Define the product
What you make decides the activity and approvals.
- 2
Secure the site
Choose and lease a suitable industrial unit.
- 3
Approvals
Authority and technical approvals are obtained.
- 4
Licence
Your industrial licence is issued.
Important to know
Before you proceed
Industrial setup takes longer
Technical inspections and external approvals can make the process longer than standard company formation.
The site is critical
The selected premises must be suitable for the proposed manufacturing activity.
Regulated products need extra approval
Certain products require specialised registrations or approvals before production or sale.
Budget beyond the licence
Factory rent, equipment, approvals and operational requirements can significantly exceed the basic licensing cost.
Questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppLonger than a trading licence, because technical approvals and site checks are involved. We give you a realistic timeline after reviewing your project.
Many free zones offer industrial plots and units. We compare them with mainland options for your product.
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