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Our business setup experts will help you select the most suitable licensed activity for your UAE free zone company—ensuring it aligns with your goals and complies with free zone authority regulations.
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One of the first key steps in free zone company set up in UAE is choosing the right business activity. This process is simple and flexible—you can even select multiple activities under one license, depending on the free zone regulations.
During your initial consultation with AB Nexis, our experts will help you identify the most appropriate activity or combination of activities to match your business goals. This ensures a smooth and compliant trade license application.
Below are some of the most in-demand business activity categories commonly selected when forming a free zone company in the UAE.
This category covers activities such as radio broadcasting, TV broadcasting, and online streaming services. Please note that regulatory authority approval is required, and this activity is only available with specific license packages.
This category includes a wide range of activities such as conference planning, corporate events, exhibitions, concerts, and theatre productions. It's ideal for businesses involved in organizing and managing public or private events in the UAE.
Industrial licenses are issued for activities involving manufacturing, fabrication, and the processing of raw materials. These businesses typically require warehouse space or production facilities within the free zone.
This license category includes activities related to film production, art direction, video creation, and post-production services such as editing, sound design, and visual effects.
This category encompasses a variety of activities such as advertising, public relations, market research, digital marketing, and other related services designed to promote brands and businesses.
The consultancy category includes a broad range of licensed services such as business consulting, lifestyle advisory, investment consultancy, legal consulting, and HR consultancy. It's ideal for professionals offering specialized expertise across various industries.
This category includes a wide range of activities in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, covering areas such as software development, IT consulting, network solutions, and e-commerce services.
This category includes a variety of educational services, training programs, and skill development activities. Please note: these activities are available only with license packages that include visa eligibility.
Trading activities cover a broad spectrum of import and export transactions, allowing businesses to buy, sell, and distribute goods locally and internationally.
This category includes music production, recording, promotion and management, music rights licensing, as well as the management of theme parks and entertainment venues.
This category includes activities like photography, web design, and a wide range of digital media services, including the development and management of mobile applications.
This category covers the publication of directories and guides, educational and consumer books, magazines, as well as online and electronic content. Please note, special approval from authorities is required for these activities.