Fuel Distribution licence in the UAE
Fuel Distribution 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)
- 4661006
What the authority says
Includes firms engaged in reselling all types of fuel used for vehicles by distributing through a network of stations it also includes firms that distribute, sell, deliver and supply vehicles with fuel in all places authorized by the competent authorities, this can be through self-driving or semi-autonomous vehicles or any other type that will be developed in the future
Invest in Dubai activity reference · 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 | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code4661006 | 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
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.
Related activities
- Fuel Supply ServicesIFZA (Dubai)
- Diesel Fuel TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Jet Fuel Supply ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Diesel Fuel Transport & DistributionDubai mainland (DET)
- Compressed Natural Gas TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Refined Oil Products TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Fuel Distribution 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 Fuel Distribution with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.