Services Exploration (exploration) for oil and natural gas licence in the UAE
Ajman Free Zone lists it, and none flags a third-party approval. Ajman Free Zone starts from AED 5,555.
- Listed by
- 1 of 3 routes
- Plus 1 zone we don't file in
- Outside approval
- None flagged
- Licence type
- Services
- Lowest start, no visa
- AED 5,555
- Ajman Free Zone
Routes that list this activity
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
Cheapest evidenced route and first-year cost
The lowest published like-for-like 12-month package at each visa count, among the 2 free zones whose catalogue lists this activity. Each figure says who published it (the zone, a registered partner or Dubai Setup Index), with its source and the date it was checked.
| Visas | Cheapest evidenced route | First-year package |
|---|---|---|
| No visa | Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) Listed in its catalogue | AED 5,555 Published by registered partner· checked 7 Oct 2026 |
| One visa | Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) Listed in its catalogue | AED 11,000 Published by registered partner· checked 7 Oct 2026 |
| Two visas | Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) Listed in its catalogue | AED 17,171 Published by registered partner· checked 7 Oct 2026 |
| Three visas | Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) Listed in its catalogue | AED 23,232 Published by registered partner· checked 7 Oct 2026 |
A package price is not a full setup total, and what it includes varies by zone: check the zone page before you budget. A catalogue listing is what the authority publishes, not an eligibility decision.
Other published figures, not like-for-like and not ranked (4)
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market): Foundation initial fee
Does not confirm how many residence visas are included. A single fee or licence fee, not a setup package.
USD 1,000
Single fee
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market): Category A initial fee
Does not confirm how many residence visas are included. A single fee or licence fee, not a setup package.
USD 17,000
Single fee
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ): E-Commerce Licence package
Not like-for-like: visa capacity, channel pricing or inclusions differ from a standard package. Does not confirm how many residence visas are included.
AED 5,555
Package
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ): AFZ Freedom package
Not like-for-like: visa capacity, channel pricing or inclusions differ from a standard package.
AED 12,121
Package
Both open on Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) with one visa; change either on the next page. The setup team replies with a written quotation, and nothing is sent until you approve it.
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-04275 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office, Warehouse |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Not verifiedWe hold no DET activity catalogue | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
Additional conditions
- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code
- 0990001
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-04275 facilities
- Office, Virtual office, Warehouse
Free zone or mainland
- Ajman Free Zone lists this activity; check IFZA directly if you need a Dubai free-zone address on the licence.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
What the authority says
Preparation of hydrographic surveys: geophysical, geological and seismic.
From the Ajman Free Zone official activity list
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.
- ADGM990001 · Non-Financial (Category B)
Related activities
- Oil & Natural Gas Exploration ConsultanciesIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Oil and Gas fields Equipment ManufacturingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Natural Gas and Oil Well DrillingAjman Free Zone
- Natural Gas and Oil Well Repair and MaintenanceAjman Free Zone
- Wholesale of Oil and Natural Gas Well Equipment and Devices and Spare Parts Trading - Import & ExportAjman Free Zone
- Investment in Oil & Natural Gas ProjectsIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Services Exploration (exploration) for oil and natural gas 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.
Ready to license this activity?
Get a written quote for a Services Exploration (exploration) for oil and natural gas licence
- Route
- Ajman Free Zone
- Visas
- 1
- Package, 12 months
- AED 11,000
Nothing is sent until you review and approve it. The setup team replies with its own written quotation.
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