Grocery licence in the UAE
Grocery 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-03855
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 4711003
What the authority says
Sale of some products and consumer goods such as fresh, preserved and canned foodstuffs, household utensils and cleaning supplies.
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-03855, AM-11634 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityRetail unit, Showroom |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code4711003 | 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
- 4711003
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03855 facilities
- Retail unit, Showroom
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.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on retail unit or showroom, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.
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.
- ADGM4711003 · Retail (Category C)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Grocery 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 Grocery with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.