Software publishing licence in the UAE
Software publishing 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.
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-06706, AM-11476
What the authority says
Publishing of ready-made (non-customized) software: • operating systems • business and other applications • computer games for all platforms
Ajman Free Zone official activity list · synced 4 September 2026
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-06706, AM-11476 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityOffice, Virtual office, Warehouse |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Not verifiedWe hold no DET activity catalogue | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
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
- 5820001
Facility and premises restrictions
- Ajman Free Zone AM-06706 facilities
- Office, Virtual office
- Ajman Free Zone AM-11476 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.
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.
- ADGM5820 · Non-Financial (Category B)
- Meydan Free Zone5820.00
- SPC Free Zone5820
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- Electronic Equipment and Devices Systems and Software DesigningAjman Free Zone
- Oil & natural Gas Fields Production’ Software Design Production’ Software DesignAjman Free Zone
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Software publishing 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.
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