Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas Fields Services licence in the UAE
Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas Fields 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.
- IFZA (Dubai)
- 9100180
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 0910018
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes providing technical and engineering services to enhance and develop production in the fields, it covers well drilling, testing and maintenance, drilling fluids engineering, diving for underwater pipes repair, pipe corrosion control, equipment repair and maintenance.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code9100180, 112005 | 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 | Code0910018 | 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.
Department of Petroleum Affairs (Ruler's Court)
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
Approval must be obtained before the license is issued; this means that you will submit the license application and once it reaches the final stage, we will get the approval from the authority without any additional cost or documentation. Please allow 8 - 10 additional working days for the license to be issued with approval.
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.
- Department of Petroleum Affairs (Ruler's Court) 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.
- DMCC1120-05 · Service
- SPC Free Zone4661
Related activities
- Offshore Oil & Natural Gas Wells Equipment RepairingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Well Drilling & Oil & Natural Gas Development AbroadIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Oil & Natural Gas Well MaintenanceDubai mainland (DET)
- Oil & Natural Gas Well Reinforcement ServicesDubai mainland (DET)
- Oil and Gas fields Equipment ManufacturingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Offshore Refined Oil Product TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas Fields 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?
Yes. Department of Petroleum Affairs (Ruler's Court) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
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