Licensing
Industrial Licensing Journey
The Department of Economic Development (DED) is the local government body entrusted to set and drive the economic agenda for each emirate. The DED develops economic plans and policies, identifies strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses. The first step in registering an industrial company starts with the local DED of that emirate.
The Initial Approval starts with the Departments of Economic Development (DED) and can be completed online across the emirates.
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Select Business Activity
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Trade Name Issuance
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Security Check
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Factory Location
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Issuance of MoIAT Initial Approval
Initial Approval License
Provided as a promary for companies to exercise industrial activity for one year.
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Registration
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Submission of application
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Fee Payment
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Certificate Issuance
Special approvals from the Civil Defense, Environmental Permits, etc., depending on activity, require a physical presence.
License issuance can be completed online across the emirates, with the exception of Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.
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Issuance of DED Industrial License
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Issuance of MoIAT Industrial Production License
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Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratization
Industrial Production License
Allows companies to start production and benefit from certain custom duty exemptions on raw materials and machinery & equipment
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Registration
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Submission of application
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Fee Payment
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Certificate Issuance