Retail
Shops in malls and on the street — from clothing to bookshops.
Mainland
From thousands of activities.
A mainland licence gives access to thousands of defined activities. If your idea spans two categories, they can often be combined on a single licence.
Some activities require special approval from the relevant ministry or department. We identify up front which ones apply, how long they take and what documents they require, and run the process from start to finish.
Commonly formed activities
Hospitality and F&B
Food and beverage activities such as cafés, restaurants and bars.
Import-export
Trade directly with mainland customers without going through a distributor.
Manufacturing
Producing in the UAE for domestic and international distribution. An industrial licence is required.
Sport and wellness
Gyms and health clubs — as a professional licence or a limited liability company.
Events and entertainment
Event management and planning for private and public events.
Healthcare
Healthcare services — special approval from the relevant health authority is mandatory.
Construction and contracting
Building and contracting activities; municipal and departmental approvals are required.
Real estate
Brokerage and management activities; registration with the relevant real estate regulator is required.
Not on the list?
The number of defined activities runs into the thousands; yours is very probably there. Describe it and we'll find it.