Representative Office licence in the UAE
Representative Office 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)
- 7010003
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-03561
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 7010003
What the authority says
This is an office established in Dubai by any international company or enterprise to represent it in the UAE in order to promote its products and services, boost business, or facilitate commercial agreements between the principal the customers, such office is not allowed to carry out any trading activity nor enter into commercial transactions and deals by itself.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code7010003 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNone flagged | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-03561 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code7010003 | 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 - 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
- 7010003
Facility and premises restrictions
- IFZA (Dubai) 7010003 note
- Can only be used for branch companies. It cannot be combined with any other activity.
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03561 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.
- IFZA (Dubai) notes: Can only be used for branch companies. It cannot be combined with any other activity.
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.
- ADGM7022 · Financial (Category A)
- DMCC5110-06 · Service
- Meydan Free Zone7010.90
- SPC Free Zone7010.06
Related activities
- Real Estate Representative OfficeDubai mainland (DET)
- Pharmaceutical Representative OfficeIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Banking Representative OfficeDubai mainland (DET)
- Managing OfficeIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Government Commercial Liaison Office.Dubai mainland (DET)
- Activities of head officesAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Representative Office 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 Representative Office with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.