The industrial license authorises you as an individual or a business or a company registered in Dubai or UAE to perform industrial activities such as manufacturing, processing and other allied industrial activities. According to the UAE Industries (Development & Regulations) Act 1951, it is mandatory to acquire an industrial license before starting the business operations respective to the industry.
Emirate of Dubai with its the strategic location in the Middle East region is focusing on attracting foreign entrepreneurs, international businesses and organisations with ease of access to the local and international market, modern infrastructure and pro-business regulations. Furthermore, the government has removed restrictions on bringing foreign technology, investment and skilled talent to Dubai for accelerating the economy and diversifying it away from oil & gas while focusing on trade, manufacturing, exports, tourism and engineering.
An Industrial License is essential to set up an industry specialised in manufacturing, casting, moulding, assembly or processing activities including any production from raw materials to semi-finished goods and supplies. The organisation planning to set up operations focused on performing the activities mentioned above according to the statutory requirements must be registered in UAE under the Department of Economic Development Dubai (DED) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry with an Industrial License.
Industrial Licences are issued to companies who are operating in the industry or business that converts raw materials or natural resources into new products or semi-processed goods which are used further down the line in other industries under the different scope of operation. The transformation of the goods are assessed based upon the changes let it be structural, appearance, composition and the usability of the goods after the processing.
