Ship Chandlers licence in the UAE

Ship Chandlers 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): 5629004
Ajman Free Zone: AM-03882
Dubai mainland (DET): 5629004

Regulator approval required

What the authority says

Includes providing ships and other sea transport units with foodstuff, fresh water, spare parts, medicines...etc.

IFZA activity catalogue · synced 5 September 2026

Where you can licence this

Availability of this activity by licensing authority
Authority	Status	Code	Licence type	Approval	Facility
IFZA (Dubai)	Listed	Code5629004	Licence typeCommercial	ApprovalRequired before the licence issues	FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue
Ajman Free Zone	Listed	CodeAM-03882	Licence typeServices	ApprovalNot stated	FacilityOffice, Virtual office
Dubai mainland (DET)	Listed	Code5629004	Licence typeCommercial	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

A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.

Additional conditions

Ajman Free Zone ISIC code: 5222005

Facility and premises restrictions

Ajman Free Zone AM-03882 facilities: Office, Virtual office

Third-party approvals

Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA)

Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)

Read the authority’s process note

The activity requires approval from Dubai Maritime Authority before license issuance; this means that you will submit the license application. Once the required documents are generated in the final stage (after the license application passes the security check), we will send the documents across to apply for the approval. The procedure to obtain the approval will be through email on [email protected] Required documents: • Initial approval/Trade License Copy for Existing Companies • Third Party Approval Letter After sending the requirements, DMA will send the payment SPL to the customer for settlements. Once the payment is done, the electronic Maritime Activity NOC will be sent to the customer. Charges: 1,020 - 5,020 AED/NOC – online through a secure payment link. Renewable every year with the same fees. Duration: 2-3 working days.

Approval documents

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.
Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) 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.

Meydan Free Zone5629.99
SPC Free Zone5229.18

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FAQ

Can I add more activities to a Ship Chandlers 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 Maritime Authority (DMA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.

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