Marketing Management licence in the UAE
Marketing management and related advertising services are common professional/commercial lines for agencies. Media-district free zones add campus value; they are not required for every marketing consultancy.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 7320002
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-11575, AM-03074
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 7320002
What the authority says
Includes firms provide assistance to businesses on marketing products and services to attract and retain customers, involving advice on planning, pricing, sale outlets, such firms are not allowed to sell the products and services they are promoting.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code7320002 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-11575, AM-03074 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code7320002 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice |
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 - 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
- 7320002
- Dubai mainland (DET) investor-visa capital
- Confirm current DET practice.
- Dubai mainland (DET) Ejari
- Expected
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-11575 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03074 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
Free zone or mainland
- Both IFZA in Dubai and Ajman Free Zone list this activity, so the choice is a Dubai licence address against a lower package cost.
- 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.
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.
- DMCC7413-02 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone7320.96
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FAQ
Do I need Dubai Media City?
Only if the campus and media licensing environment matter. Many agencies run on general free-zone professional packages.
Is social media marketing a separate licence?
There are related catalogue lines. Match the activity to the services on your invoices.
Licence Marketing Management with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.