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Industrial License Dubai
If you have a business in manufacturing, production, assembly or other industrial activities then you must obtain an industrial license to run a legal operation in the UAE. It is vital to ensure that you choose the right license from the beginning.
At Dubai Pivot, we guide UK businesses owners through every stage of the process to obtaining an industrial license. We will always ensure your business is set up correctly, compliantly and on solid foundations.
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Industrial License UAE
UAE industrial licences cover any businesses engaging in manufacturing, production, assembly or other industrial operations. This includes light and heavy manufacturing, processing and assembling goods and other production activities. You will likely need an industrial license if your business uses specialised plant machinery or equipment as part of its operations.
Unsure which license you need? Speak to our team today and we will advise you.
Why get an industrial license in Dubai?
- Legal operation – Legally, you must have an industrial license to operate an industrial business in the UAE. If you operate without one you can face significant penalties and forced closure.
- Access to financing – Most UAE banks and financial institutions require a valid manufacturing license to provide business financing or financial support.
- Workforce – By holding an industrial license you are able to hire the necessary workforce, including specialist overseas talent if necessary.
- Government support – You may be eligible for different forms of government support, such as grants and incentives if you have a valid license in Dubai.
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Costs for an industrial license ranges from AED 8,000 – 15,000 for the license fee alone. There are additional costs for trade name reservations and initial approvals. At Dubai Pivot, we will provide a full cost breakdown ahead of committing.
You must have a registered trade name and initial approval, a physical warehouse / factory space in a designated industrial zone, a minimal capital investment of AED 250,000 and a minimum of 10 employees.
If you operate without a valid industrial license you can face a fine of AED 5,000 or more.
Approval for an industrial license in Dubai can take up to four weeks, this will vary based on activity and approvals needed. At Dubai Pivot, we always aim to process approvals as quickly as possible but timelines are subject to government authorities.