Light Military Weapons Trade licence in the UAE
Light Military Weapons Trade 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)
- 4659979
What the authority says
Includes facilities specialized in trafficking by selling or purchasing all types of military weapons and their spare parts, as well as monitoring, surveillance, payment and identification devices and other devices and equipment supplementing the weapons system as classified by the Ministry of Defence
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 | Code4659979 | 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
- Lighting Weapons TradeDubai mainland (DET)
- Heavy Military Weapons TradeDubai mainland (DET)
- Medium Military Weapons TradeDubai mainland (DET)
- Medium Military Weapons Spare Parts TradeDubai mainland (DET)
- Heavy Military Weapons Spare Parts TradeDubai mainland (DET)
- Light Military Weapons Spare Parts TradeDubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Light Military Weapons Trade 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 Light Military Weapons Trade with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.