Payment Services Provider licence in the UAE
Payment Services Provider 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)
- 8291006
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 8291006
What the authority says
Includes the third-party firms that act as intermediaries between those who make payments, i.e. consumers, and those who accept them, i.e. retailers or between customers and the services providers, such as, telecommunication companies, public departments…etc., including operating payment kiosks consumers who prefer to pay their bills with cash, and later make the payments to the beneficiaries
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code8291006 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code8291006 | 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.
Facility and premises restrictions
- IFZA (Dubai) 8291006 note
- Requires Letter of Undertaking
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.
- IFZA (Dubai) notes: Requires Letter of Undertaking
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.
- DMCC7499-60 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone8291.98
- SPC Free Zone8291.02
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Payment Services Provider 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 Payment Services Provider with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.