Courier activities licence in the UAE
Courier activities 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.
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-06656
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 5320008
What the authority says
Pickup, sorting, transport and delivery (domestic or international) of letter-post and (mail-type) parcels and packages by firms not operating under a universal service obligation. One or more modes of transport may be involved and the activity may be carried out with either self-owned (private) transport or via public transport.
Ajman Free Zone official activity list · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-06656 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office, Warehouse |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code5320008 | 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
- 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
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Additional conditions
- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code
- 5320008
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-06656 facilities
- Office, Virtual office, Warehouse
- Ajman Free Zone AM-06656 extra documents
- Pre-approval from the Emirates Post
Free zone or mainland
- Ajman Free Zone lists this activity; check IFZA directly if you need a Dubai free-zone address on the licence.
- 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.
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.
- ADGM5320 · Retail (Category C)
- Meydan Free Zone5320.00
- SPC Free Zone5320
Related activities
- Express delivery services and parcelsAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Letter-post Dispatches DeliveryAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Order Management and Delivery ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Documents and Instruments DeliveryAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Full Service Postal AgencyDubai mainland (DET)
- Stamps IssueDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Courier activities 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?
The catalogue rows we hold for this activity carry no prior-approval flag. Re-check the live authority catalogue before filing, since flags change.
Licence Courier activities with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.