Public Opinion Polling Services licence in the UAE
Public Opinion Polling 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)
- 7320004
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 7320004
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes firms engaged in conducting surveys of public opinion on behalf of others to investigate the opinions of a population as well as collecting data and statistics in any domain, it involves utilizing telecommunications or in person-to-person contact or using any other direct or indirect techniques, it also includes investigating the collective opinions of the public about political, economic and social issues as well as opinion for matters such as marketing, psychology, sociology, health, the process involves designing the poll forms, specifying the sample of population to be investigated and finally issuing the analyses of the results
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code7320004 | 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 | Code7320004 | 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
Dubai Statistics Centre
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
Approval must be obtained after the license is issued. Step 1: The client must undergo the test https://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us/EServices/Pages/Request-for-Enrolling-in-Opinion-Polls-Professional-Competency-Test.aspx Step 2: The client can apply for the permit through https://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us/EServices/Pages/Request-for-Issuing-Permits-for-Firms-to-Practice-Opinion-Polls-Activity.aspx Step 3: The client must apply for “Issuing Identification Cards for the Surveyors of the Firm Practicing Poll Studies Activity “ through https://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us/EServices/Pages/Request-for-Issuing-Identification-Cards-for-a-Firms-Field-Researchers-Surveyors.aspx Step 4: The client can amend the firm’s basic information through https://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us/EServices/Pages/Request-for- Amendment-of-the-Basic-Information-of-a-Firm-Practicing-Opinion-Polls-Activity.aspx All requirements, duration and fees are mentioned on the links
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.
- Dubai Statistics Centre 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.
- DMCC7413-06 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone7320.98
- SPC Free Zone7320.98
Related activities
- Market research and public opinion pollingAjman Free Zone
- Marketing Research & ConsultanciesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Statistical Services ConsultanciesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Marketing ManagementIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Public Opinion Polling 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. Dubai Statistics Centre must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
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