Discount Cards Services licence in the UAE
Discount Cards 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)
- 4610012
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 4610012
What the authority says
Includes firms which provide other parties with cards that can be used to obtain reduced prices or certain facilities when buying products or services from a group of shops, hotels or other firms participating in the program of reduced prices or facilities provided by such cards, such firms are neither allowed impose charges for obtaining the cards nor to impose contracts on the customers against the provision of the service.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code4610012 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code4610012 | 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
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
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.
Free zone or mainland
- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- 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.
- DMCC5110-19 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone4540.90
Related activities
- Facilities and Low Prices Cards Issuance ServicesAjman Free Zone
- Trading Cards Issuance, Sale and Substitution - Import & ExportAjman Free Zone
- Merchandising servicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Commercial BrokersIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Turnkey Projects ContractingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Finishing Commodities and Products for Promotion PurposesAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Discount Cards 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?
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 Discount Cards Services with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.