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If you’re a Pakistani investor or entrepreneur planning to set up a manufacturing unit in the UAE Mainland, you’ll need an industrial license to operate legally. Whether it’s converting raw materials into finished goods or assembling semi-finished products, here are the key points to know:
Industrial License in UAE Mainland - a must-have for any business that's going to be manufacturing, producing, assembling, processing or just generally getting its hands dirty with some sort of industrial activity. Without some good guidance, the industrial business setup process in Dubai and the UAE can be a real grind - taking ages, getting in a right old muddle, and costing you a pretty penny in the process.
First things first, you need to pick the right industrial business activity to get your teeth into - one that matches up with your manufacturing goals and will still be viable in the long run.
You must submit a detailed written description of your manufacturing process to obtain approvals from the Planning Department, Environment Department, and Civil Defence Department.
Now, to get the necessary thumbs up from the right people, you'll need to send them a detailed rundown of your manufacturing process - that means the Planning Department, Environment Department, and Civil Defence Department all need to know what you're planning on doing..
And all of this is just to get Ministry of Economy project approval, which you'll need before you can even think about setting up your company.
Depending on the kind of products you're making and how you're going to be making them, you might need to get some extra approvals from places like Dubai Police, the Drug and Narcotics Department, and the Food Control Department - it's not uncommon..
Also worth knowing is that in some cases you might need a UAE national sponsor with a 51% stake in your business - check the latest rules and regulations to see if that applies to you.
One thing that's definitely a must-do is finding a warehouse, factory unit, or approved industrial facility to lease - without that, you're not going to get your Industrial Trade License in Dubai. Once all that's sorted out - and that includes all the inspections and regulatory checks - you'll get your final Industrial License from the Department of Economic Development (DED), which will finally let you get your business up and running in the UAE.
