Managing and operating satellites and providing satellite services licence in the UAE
Managing and operating satellites and providing satellite 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.
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-05906
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 6190005
What the authority says
Management and operation of satellites, receiving and transmitting earth stations, in addition to providing space services such as telecommunications, satellite imagery and navigation services, and management of space data that includes receiving, storing, processing, distributing, archiving or disposing of any space data.
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-05906 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6190005 | 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
- 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
- 6190005
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-05906 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
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.
Related activities
- Managing & Operating Satellites & Provision Satellite ServicesDubai mainland (DET)
- Satellites ManufacturingDubai mainland (DET)
- Satellite telecommunications activitiesAjman Free Zone
- Satellite Receiving Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Satellite Receiving Equipment Installation & MaintenanceDubai mainland (DET)
- Other telecommunications activitiesAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Managing and operating satellites and providing satellite 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 Managing and operating satellites and providing satellite services with Dubai Setup Index
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