UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain
- Price
- fromAED 5,665Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Lowest-cost founders, E-commerce and trading
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Industrial Licence in the UAE
Manufacture, assemble and process. 15 free zones issue it, from AED 5,665.
What is a industrial licence?
An industrial licence allows manufacturing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a free zone facility such as a warehouse, factory unit or land plot.
Zones like JAFZA, KEZAD, RAKEZ, SAIF and Hamriyah specialise in industrial setups.
Who it's for
- Manufacturers
- Food processing
- Packaging and assembly
- Fabrication workshops
Example activities
How to get one
- Confirm your exact activities with our advisor.
- Choose a free zone and package below (or let us recommend one).
- Pay online and upload your passport copy and photo.
- Receive your licence, then visas and bank account support.
Free zones offering a industrial licence
Ajman FZ
Ajman
- Price
- fromAED 5,768Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Budget traders, E-commerce sellers
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RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
- Price
- fromAED 6,180Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~5 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Budget startups, Manufacturers and industrial companies
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Dubai South
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 12,360Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~7 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Aviation and logistics companies, Traders near Al Maktoum Airport
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FFZ
Fujairah
- Price
- fromAED 12,360Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~7 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 10 visas
Best for: Oil and bunkering traders, Port-linked logistics
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HFZA
Sharjah
- Price
- fromAED 12,875Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 10 visas
Best for: Heavy industry, Port-linked traders
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SAIF Zone
Sharjah
- Price
- fromAED 13,390Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~7 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 10 visas
Best for: Traders using Sharjah Airport, Light manufacturing
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DSO
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 14,935Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~7 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Tech startups, Software companies
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KEZAD
Abu Dhabi
- Price
- fromAED 15,450Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~14 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 20 visas
Best for: Manufacturers, Logistics near Khalifa Port
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JAFZA
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 16,480Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 25 visas
Best for: Importers and exporters, Logistics companies
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DSP
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 18,025Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~14 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Pharma and life sciences, Lab and medical equipment traders
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RAK Maritime
Ras Al Khaimah
- Price
- fromAED 18,540Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~14 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 10 visas
Best for: Shipyards and marine industry, Port-based logistics
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Prices are “from” estimates and subject to free zone fees. Confirm the final quote with our advisor before you pay.
Industrial Licence FAQs
How much does a industrial licence cost in the UAE?
In free zones it starts from around AED 5,665 (UAQ FTZ) for a licence without visas. Dubai zones and premium addresses cost more. Use our calculator for a full first-year estimate.
Which free zones offer a industrial licence?
15 free zones on our list, including UAQ FTZ, Ajman FZ, RAKEZ, Dubai South, FFZ, HFZA.
Can I combine it with other licence types?
Many free zones let you combine activities from different groups — for example trading with consultancy — on one licence, sometimes for an extra fee.
How long does it take?
Usually 2–7 working days for the licence once documents are complete, then 1–3 weeks for residence visas.
Get your free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your business. An advisor will recommend the best free zone and send you a full cost breakdown — usually within one working hour.
- Honest advice across all free zones
- Full cost breakdown — no hidden fees
- Licence, visa, bank account and tax in one place