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When applying for a Free Zone license, you cannot simply state that you are doing "general business." You must pinpoint exactly what services you provide or what goods you trade. These activities are generally categorized in alignment with the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC).
Most free zones allow you to combine multiple activities (usually up to 3 or 5) on a single license at no extra cost, provided they fall under the same broad category (e.g., you can combine Marketing Consulting, IT Consulting, and HR Consulting on one Professional License). Mixing categories (e.g., Trading and Consulting) often requires a dual license or special approval.
Importing, exporting, distributing, or selling physical goods (e.g., electronics, garments, FMCG).
Providing intellectual, analytical, or specialized services (e.g., management consultancy, software development).
Transforming raw materials, assembling parts, packaging, or manufacturing physical products.
Selling goods or services electronically over the internet through a digital platform.
While many activities (like general management consulting or general trading) require only the standard Free Zone Authority approval, certain activities are strictly regulated and require No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from external government bodies before the license can be issued.
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Choosing the wrong activity can lead to operational delays and fines. Let our experts map your business model to the correct UAE activity codes.
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