Air Cargo Services licence in the UAE
Air Cargo Services licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 5224003
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-03904
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 5224003
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms specialized air transport of exported goods, such firms are allowed to receive goods from different parties as well as handling all related services such as warehousing, crating, unloading and sorting out, they coordinate with freight forwarders and air-cargo agents to reserve aircraft spaces, it involves transporting all kinds of animals, including camels as well as horses for races abroad.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code5224003 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-03904 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityWarehouse, Land, Executive office, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code5224003 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.
Routes that list this activity
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
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Open guide - Ajman Free ZoneLower cost, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 5,555
Updated
Open guide - Dubai mainland (DET)Onshore trading rights, Ejari premisesFrom, no visaAED 14,000
Updated
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A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Additional conditions
- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code
- 5224003
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03904 facilities
- Warehouse, Land, Executive office, Virtual office
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03904 extra documents
- Approval / NOC from the Ajman Trasportation
Third-party approvals
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA)
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
DCAA approval must be obtained before the license issuance; this means that you will submit the application. Once the required documents are generated in the final stage (after the license application passes the security check), we will send the documents across to apply for the approval. The client must create an account and apply for NOC online https://www.dcaa.gov.ae/services/aviation-related-activities/issuing-permit Required documents from IFZA are: 1- Initial approval (or trade license if it’s an existing company), 2- 2- TPA Letter Please make sure that the approval is addressed to: Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, not IFZA. Duration: 1-3 working days. Charge: 6,520AED/activity. Renewable every year with the same fees.
Free zone or mainland
- Both IFZA in Dubai and Ajman Free Zone list this activity, so the choice is a Dubai licence address against a lower package cost.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
- Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.
Also catalogued elsewhere
The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.
- DMCC6301-05 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone5224.97
Related activities
- Sea Cargo ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Air Cargo AgentIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Cargo Loading & Unloading ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Air Lines Of Passengers & Cargo TransportationDubai mainland (DET)
- Cargo Containers TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Cargo Containers ManufacturingDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Air Cargo Services licence later?
Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.
Does this activity need third-party approval?
Yes. Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
Licence Air Cargo Services with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.