Data Storage & Retrieval licence in the UAE
Data Storage & Retrieval 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.
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6311003
What the authority says
Include firms specialized in finding backup data storage solutions for protecting it and keep backup copies to avoid losing them, therefore, these firms provide some solutions and instructions that protect the data, as well as, making sure that such data is retrieved upon request.
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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 | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6311003 | Licence typeProfessional | 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
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Free zone or mainland
- 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.
- DMCC7299-92 · Service
Related activities
- Data PreparationAjman Free Zone
- Data Entry ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Data EnteringAjman Free Zone
- Data Collection from One or More SourcesDubai mainland (DET)
- Data processing, hosting and related activitiesAjman Free Zone
- Data Classification & Analysis ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Data Storage & Retrieval 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 Data Storage & Retrieval with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.