UAE Free Zone Activity Checker 2026 | Check License Eligibility

Meydan Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 6920.96; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements; DNFBP declaration listed. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 6920.96; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 6920096; checked 2026-10-17. Compliance with Ministry of Economy

IFZA: Official authority activity catalogue; code 6920003; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

RAKEZ: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7412-02; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 6920.96; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: NOT APPLICABLE; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active; DNFBP declaration: Yes. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

DMCC: Official authority activity catalogue (2026 workbook, July26 sheet); code 7412-02, 6920003; checked 2026-10-18. Property requirement: Any Type; Restrictions: No Restriction; Additional DMCC requirements: DNFBP Undertaking Letter; Third-party approval: Not specified in source; confirm. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

JAFZA: Historical authority-hosted catalogue; current confirmation required; code 741202; checked 2026-10-17. Historical catalogue; PDF publication date unknown. Linked guide last updated 2021-07-27. Confirm current code, facility requirements, external approvals and availability with JAFZA.

Ajman Media City: Official authority activity catalogue; code AM-11564; checked 2026-10-18. Published AMC activity listing, not applicant approval. Confirm current package, premises, licence scope and external approvals before applying. AM-11564: Services licence category; ISIC 6920003. No HSE guide label published; this does not establish exemption.

UAQ Free Trade Zone: Official illustrative list - not a full activity catalogue; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Partial official examples only; named activity in Service context, not confirmed exact licence wording or applicant eligibility. No activity code is published in this list. Services are those specified on the licence within the zone; the page says UAE-market services require a local agent. Page requires a leased free-zone facility and lists office/virtual office/land/warehouse. Service page allows two similar service activities. Do not reconcile silently with newer marketing. Page states one-year validity with annual renewal. Official pages give differing activity-combination limits; confirm this exact package with UAQ FTZ rather than applying one general limit.

DIFC: Official public activity guide; conditional scope, codes not published; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in a captured DIFC public activity guide, not verified applicant approval or current availability. Confirm exact scope, premises, licence eligibility and additional approvals before applying. Captured 18 October 2026; publication/effective date not established. The guides are not a certified exhaustive master catalogue. Classification is not a confirmed licence type. Commercial listing is not DFSA financial-services authorisation; DNFBP registration is distinct and may also apply. Additional professional, education, food, transport or other regulator requirements depend on the actual operation; the guide examples are non-exhaustive. Published scope below is source evidence, not independent legal, health or regulatory advice. Source listing: non-retail; classification: Accounts. Published scope: Includes the offices specialized in setting and designing accounting systems for companies and firms, designing accounting documents, records and books, setting documentary cycles or other accounting processes. These offices offer services against fixed fees, but may not examine or audit accounts.

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 4690097; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

DMCC: Official authority activity catalogue (2026 workbook, July26 sheet); code 5219-04, 4690018; checked 2026-10-18. Property requirement: Any Type; Restrictions: For retail shops, business plan and concept approval are required at the pre-registration stage.; Third-party approval: Not specified in source; confirm. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

Hamriyah Free Zone: Official illustrative examples - not a complete coded activity catalogue; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Partial illustrative evidence only; no exact authority code or applicant approval is established. Confirm the permitted wording, licence type, facilities, external approvals and current availability before applying. Source context: Accelerator Hub. Evidence type: official illustrative sub sector. Illustrative web sub-sector, not an exact licensing schedule; current eligibility requires authority confirmation. Sector membership is not a confirmed manufacturing, trading or service licence permission; licence type is not inferred. The web page says General Trading while a related brochure says Trading; no equivalence or supersession is assumed.

IFZA: Official authority activity catalogue; code 4690018; checked 2026-10-17. Additional charge applies.

Meydan Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 4690.97; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

RAKEZ: Official authority activity catalogue; code 521904; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 4690.97; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: NOT APPLICABLE; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 4690.97; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

Creative City Fujairah: Official authority activity catalogue; conditions require confirmation; code 4690018; checked 2026-10-18. No approval condition specified; confirm current requirements; Confirm the current regulator and requirements; published authority names may be outdated. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

Creative City Fujairah: Official authority activity catalogue; conditions require confirmation; code 7020; checked 2026-10-18. Published condition: Qualification; Confirm the current regulator and requirements; published authority names may be outdated. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

UAQ Free Trade Zone: Official illustrative list - not a full activity catalogue; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Partial official examples only; named activity in Service context, not confirmed exact licence wording or applicant eligibility. No activity code is published in this list. Services are those specified on the licence within the zone; the page says UAE-market services require a local agent. Page requires a leased free-zone facility and lists office/virtual office/land/warehouse. Service page allows two similar service activities. Do not reconcile silently with newer marketing. Page states one-year validity with annual renewal. Official pages give differing activity-combination limits; confirm this exact package with UAQ FTZ rather than applying one general limit.

Ajman Media City: Official authority activity catalogue; code AM-11725; checked 2026-10-18. Published AMC activity listing, not applicant approval. Confirm current package, premises, licence scope and external approvals before applying. AM-11725: Services licence category; ISIC 7020014. No HSE guide label published; this does not establish exemption.

SAIF Zone: Official illustrative examples - not a complete coded activity catalogue; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Partial illustrative evidence only; no exact authority code or applicant approval is established. Confirm the permitted wording, licence type, facilities, external approvals and current availability before applying. Source context: Service/Industrial licence example bullets. Evidence type: marketing licence example. Live undated page retrieved 2026-10-18; not a schedule Source condition: No eligibility inferred; federal/local restrictions and industrial health/environment clearance stated on page. The website and 2026 brochure differ on trade product-line counts; confirm the exact package rather than selecting a general limit. The official setup page describes Health & Environment Department clearance for industrial licences; confirm current requirements.

Meydan Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7310.11; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7310.11; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: NOT APPLICABLE; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7310.11; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

Creative City Fujairah: Official authority activity catalogue; conditions require confirmation; code 731011; checked 2026-10-18. Published condition: National Media Council Approval; Confirm the current regulator and requirements; published authority names may be outdated. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7310.00; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: POST; National Media Authority; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

Meydan Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7310.00; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7310; checked 2026-10-17. Published approval authority: National Media Authority; Approval timing: POST. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7310001; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

Ajman Free Zone: Dated official authority catalogue (July 2024; current confirmation required); code AM-06649, 7310012; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in the July 2024 authority workbook. Confirm current activity wording, licence type, premises, external approvals and availability before applying.

Ajman Media City: Official authority activity catalogue; code AM-06649; checked 2026-10-18. Published AMC activity listing, not applicant approval. Confirm current package, premises, licence scope and external approvals before applying. AM-06649: Services licence category; ISIC 7310012. Source HSE guide label: Safety Guidelines.

ADGM: Official authority export; non-financial/retail listing, conditional scope; code 7310; checked 2026-10-18. Published ADGM catalogue entry, not applicant approval or a complete approvals checklist. Confirm current activity wording, premises, external approvals and eligibility. Category A financial permissions are not included. Commercial registration does not grant FSRA financial permission. Proprietary/intra-group and third-party activities cannot be combined in one new licensed entity under the authority guidance; confirm the business model and compatible activities. Source workbook label: Last Updated: 02-09-2026. Exact activity effective dates are not supplied. Code 7310; published category: Non-Financial (Category B). Published scope: The provision of a full range of advertising services (i.e. through in- house capabilities or subcontracting), including advice, creative services, production of advertising material, media planning and buying. This includes: • creating and placing advertising in newspapers, periodicals, radio, television, the Internet and other media • creation and realization of advertising campaigns • creating and placing of outdoor advertising, e.g. billboards, panels, bulletins and frames, window dressing, showroom design, car and bus carding etc. • media representation, i.e. sale of time and space for various media soliciting advertising • aerial advertising • distribution or delivery of advertising material or samples • provision of advertising space on billboards etc. • creation of stands and other display structures and sites • Conducting marketing campaigns and other advertising services aimed at attracting and retaining customers: • promotion of products • point-of-sale marketing • direct mail advertising • marketing consulting

Hamriyah Free Zone: Official illustrative examples - not a complete coded activity catalogue; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Partial illustrative evidence only; no exact authority code or applicant approval is established. Confirm the permitted wording, licence type, facilities, external approvals and current availability before applying. Source context: Food Park. Evidence type: official illustrative sub sector. Illustrative web sub-sector, not an exact licensing schedule; current eligibility requires authority confirmation. Sector membership is not a confirmed manufacturing, trading or service licence permission; licence type is not inferred. Source context: Global Logistics Park. Evidence type: official illustrative sub sector. Illustrative web sub-sector, not an exact licensing schedule; current eligibility requires authority confirmation.

Ajman Free Zone: Dated official authority catalogue (July 2024; current confirmation required); code AM-03568, 5229013; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in the July 2024 authority workbook. Confirm current activity wording, licence type, premises, external approvals and availability before applying.

Ajman Media City: Official authority activity catalogue; code AM-11236; checked 2026-10-18. Published AMC activity listing, not applicant approval. Confirm current package, premises, licence scope and external approvals before applying. AM-11236: Services licence category; ISIC 5229013. Source HSE guide label: Safety Guidelines.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7490.23; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 7490.23; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: NOT APPLICABLE; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

Ajman Free Zone: Dated official authority catalogue (July 2024; current confirmation required); code AM-04105, 8299002; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in the July 2024 authority workbook. Confirm current activity wording, licence type, premises, external approvals and availability before applying.

Creative City Fujairah: Official authority activity catalogue; conditions require confirmation; code 8299002; checked 2026-10-18. Published condition: Certificate, Qualification; Confirm the current regulator and requirements; published authority names may be outdated. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

JAFZA: Historical authority-hosted catalogue; current confirmation required; code 749904; checked 2026-10-17. Historical catalogue; PDF publication date unknown. Linked guide last updated 2021-07-27. Confirm current code, facility requirements, external approvals and availability with JAFZA.

DIFC: Official public activity guide; conditional scope, codes not published; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in a captured DIFC public activity guide, not verified applicant approval or current availability. Confirm exact scope, premises, licence eligibility and additional approvals before applying. Captured 18 October 2026; publication/effective date not established. The guides are not a certified exhaustive master catalogue. Classification is not a confirmed licence type. Commercial listing is not DFSA financial-services authorisation; DNFBP registration is distinct and may also apply. Additional professional, education, food, transport or other regulator requirements depend on the actual operation; the guide examples are non-exhaustive. Published scope below is source evidence, not independent legal, health or regulatory advice. Source listing: non-retail; classification: Typing and translation. Published scope: This includes offices which provide simple translation for ordinary personal and commercial letters and correspondences. This also includes services related to translation such as proofreading, typing, photocopying, attestation of documents etc.

Ajman Media City: Official authority activity catalogue; code AM-02039; checked 2026-10-18. Published AMC activity listing, not applicant approval. Confirm current package, premises, licence scope and external approvals before applying. AM-02039: Services licence category; ISIC 5811001. Source HSE guide label: Safety Guidelines.

Ajman Free Zone: Dated official authority catalogue (July 2024; current confirmation required); code AM-02039, 5811001; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in the July 2024 authority workbook. Confirm current activity wording, licence type, premises, external approvals and availability before applying.

Creative City Fujairah: Official authority activity catalogue; conditions require confirmation; code 5811001; checked 2026-10-18. Published condition: National Media Council Approval; Confirm the current regulator and requirements; published authority names may be outdated. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

Meydan Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 9609.13; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 9609.13; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 9609013; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

RAKEZ: Official authority activity catalogue; code RAKEZ100049; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 9609.13; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: NOT APPLICABLE; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

Ajman Free Zone: Dated official authority catalogue (July 2024; current confirmation required); code AM-06209, 8890003; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in the July 2024 authority workbook. Confirm current activity wording, licence type, premises, external approvals and availability before applying.

Creative City Fujairah: Official authority activity catalogue; conditions require confirmation; code 7490020; checked 2026-10-18. Published condition: Qualification; Confirm the current regulator and requirements; published authority names may be outdated. Catalogue listing is not applicant approval.

Ajman Media City: Official authority activity catalogue; code AM-11228; checked 2026-10-18. Published AMC activity listing, not applicant approval. Confirm current package, premises, licence scope and external approvals before applying. AM-11228: Services licence category; ISIC 8890003. Source HSE guide label: Safety Guidelines.

ADGM: Official authority export; non-financial/retail listing, conditional scope; code 7490020; checked 2026-10-18. Published ADGM catalogue entry, not applicant approval or a complete approvals checklist. Confirm current activity wording, premises, external approvals and eligibility. Category A financial permissions are not included. Commercial registration does not grant FSRA financial permission. Proprietary/intra-group and third-party activities cannot be combined in one new licensed entity under the authority guidance; confirm the business model and compatible activities. Source workbook label: Last Updated: 02-09-2026. Exact activity effective dates are not supplied. Code 7490020; published category: Non-Financial (Category B). No description is published for this record; scope and approvals require direct authority confirmation.

UAQ Free Trade Zone: Official illustrative list - not a full activity catalogue; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Partial official examples only; sector label in Commercial context, not confirmed exact licence wording or applicant eligibility. No activity code is published in this list. Only approved products/activities on the licence; the page describes UAE-market trade through mainland distributors.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 5811; checked 2026-10-17. Published approval authority: National Media Authority; Approval timing: POST. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

Meydan Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 5811.00; checked 2026-10-17. Published approval authority: National Media Authority; Approval timing: POST. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 5811.00; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: POST; National Media Authority; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

Ajman Free Zone: Dated official authority catalogue (July 2024; current confirmation required); code AM-06651, 5811003; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in the July 2024 authority workbook. Confirm current activity wording, licence type, premises, external approvals and availability before applying.

ADGM: Official authority export; non-financial/retail listing, conditional scope; code 5811; checked 2026-10-18. Published ADGM catalogue entry, not applicant approval or a complete approvals checklist. Confirm current activity wording, premises, external approvals and eligibility. Category A financial permissions are not included. Commercial registration does not grant FSRA financial permission. Proprietary/intra-group and third-party activities cannot be combined in one new licensed entity under the authority guidance; confirm the business model and compatible activities. Source workbook label: Last Updated: 02-09-2026. Exact activity effective dates are not supplied. Code 5811; published category: Non-Financial (Category B). Published scope: The activities of publishing books in print, electronic (CD, electronic displaysetc.) or audio form or on the Internet.• publishing of books, brochures, leaflets and similarpublications, including publishing of dictionaries andencyclopedias• publishing of atlases, maps and charts• publishing of audio books • publishing of encyclopedias etc. on CD-ROM

SAIF Zone: Historical official form (March 2021) and illustrative examples; confirm current scope; code Not published in this source; confirm exact authority code; checked 2026-10-18. Partial illustrative evidence only; no exact authority code or applicant approval is established. Confirm the permitted wording, licence type, facilities, external approvals and current availability before applying. Source context: Commercial (Chemicals). Evidence type: historical named special activity. March 2021 form; current validity not established The website and 2026 brochure differ on trade product-line counts; confirm the exact package rather than selecting a general limit.

SPC Free Zone: Official authority activity catalogue; code 8549.35; checked 2026-10-17. No external approval authority specified; confirm current requirements. Confirm current authority wording and conditions before applying.

SHAMS: Official authority activity catalogue; code 8549.35; checked 2026-10-18. Approval status: NOT APPLICABLE; New registration: Active; Amendment/renewal: Active; Business plan: Yes. Confirm current authority conditions before applying.

RAKEZ: Official authority activity catalogue; code 2424-08; checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current premises, licence type and external approval requirements

Ajman Free Zone: Dated official authority catalogue (July 2024; current confirmation required); code AM-02097, 2023012; checked 2026-10-18. Listed in the July 2024 authority workbook. Confirm current activity wording, licence type, premises, external approvals and availability before applying.

JAFZA: Historical authority-hosted catalogue; current confirmation required; code 242408; checked 2026-10-17. Historical catalogue; PDF publication date unknown. Linked guide last updated 2021-07-27. Confirm current code, facility requirements, external approvals and availability with JAFZA.