License Types

Investors can obtain up to 100% ownership operational license under the following categories according to their lease agreement with the authority:

Trading & General Trading License:

Authorized to import, export and re-export agreed and specified commodities. The license entitles the investor to carry out import, export and re-export freely in the Free Zone and outside the UAE For local distribution; the Authority can arrange special permits with the relevant Government departments for hassle- free operations.

Warehousing License:

It can be obtained on leasing warehousing facilities. This license entitles the investor to use the warehouse as a hub for major distribution, benefiting storage and packaging of goods.

Manufacturing License:

Obtained on approval and implementation of the project. All projects must be fully insured including manpower and machinery. All manufacturing license approvals are subject to the identification of the following:

·         Area requirements - built-up and open space

·         Electricity, water and manpower requirements

·         Environmental aspects of the project​