Legal Translation licence in the UAE
Legal Translation 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)
- 7490005
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 7490005
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes specialized offices engaged in providing written translation to documents and texts with contents of general nature or to texts of specific and professional nature, like commercial contracts, legal, commercial, technical and scientific texts. It also includes instant and simultaneous translations provided by specialized translators in meetings, seminars or conferences.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code7490005 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code7490005 | 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.
Third-party approvals
This activity sits with a regulator that controls who may hold the licence. Treat everything below as a starting point and speak to the regulator before you commit money or dates.
Ministry of Justice
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)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.
- Ministry of Justice clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.
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.
- DMCC7499-27 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone7490.86
- SPC Free Zone7490.24
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- Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Ajman Free Zone
- Legal ConsultantsDubai mainland (DET)
- Gaming Localization ServicesIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Legal Translation 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?
Yes. Ministry of Justice must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
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