Industrial licence in the UAE
An industrial licence is needed for manufacturing, processing, assembly and packaging activities. We help you choose a suitable location, obtain the licence and arrange the approvals your facility needs.
What is an industrial licence?
An industrial licence allows a company to convert raw materials or components into finished products. It is issued for a specific facility, such as a factory, workshop or industrial unit.
Industrial projects often need approvals related to the facility, environment, and health and safety. Free zones such as Ajman Free Zone offer industrial units and warehouses that can simplify this process.
Key benefits
- Manufacturing, processing and assembly
- Industrial units and warehouses available in free zones
- Guidance on facility and environmental approvals
- Import of machinery and raw materials
- Residence visas for your team
Common industrial activities
Light manufacturing
Assembly, packaging and small-scale production.
Processing
Converting raw materials into finished goods.
Facilities
Industrial units and warehouses to suit your operation.
Documents you will need
- Passport copies of shareholders and manager
- Passport-size photographs
- Three proposed trade names
- Detailed description of your activities
- Office or flexi-desk details
- Any activity-specific approvals or qualifications
How the process works
Activity check
We confirm your exact activities and whether any external approval is needed.
Jurisdiction and package
We compare free zone and mainland options and send an itemised quote.
Application
We reserve your trade name and submit your licence application.
Licence and next steps
Your licence is issued, then we handle visas, bank and tax registration.
Do I need a factory or warehouse?
Which free zone suits industrial activities?
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Ready to start your UAE company?
Book a free consultation. We will recommend the right free zone, licence and visa package for your plans and give you a clear, itemised quote.
Founder Solutions FZ-LLC is an independent business setup consultancy and an authorized channel partner of the free zones named on this site. We are not a government entity. Licence approvals, government fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and may change.
Founder Solutions FZ-LLC helps entrepreneurs set up and grow their business in the UAE: free zone and mainland company formation, licensing, visas and tax registration, handled end to end since 2021.
