Telecommunications Equipment Repair licence in the UAE
Telecommunications Equipment Repair 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)
- 9512001
- Ajman Free Zone
- AM-02844
- Dubai mainland (DET)
- 9512001
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Repair and maintenance equipment and devices related to wired communications, telephones, telex, telefax, etc., as well as related to wireless communications such as internal and external wireless devices.
Ajman Free Zone official activity list · synced 5 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code9512001 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Listed | CodeAM-02844 | Licence typeServices | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityWarehouse, Retail unit |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code9512001 | 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
- 9512001
Facility and premises restrictions
- IFZA (Dubai) 9512001 premises
- Retail Space
- IFZA (Dubai) 9512001 note
- Retail Space
- Ajman Free Zone AM-02844 facilities
- Warehouse, Retail unit
Third-party approvals
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
Before licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
Approval is required from Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDGRA) and must be obtained before the license is issued. 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. Register Telecom Supplier (tdra.gov.ae) Requirements: • Initial Approval. • TPA Letter • Valid EID. Duration: 1 working day Charge: 5,500AED for 5 years. Ps. TDRA will issue a trader’s certificate alongside their NOC.
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.
- Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) clearance is required before the licence issues, which breaks any advertised same-week timeline.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on warehouse or retail unit, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.
- IFZA (Dubai) notes: Retail Space
- IFZA (Dubai) records a premises requirement: Retail Space.
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.
- ADGM9512001 · Non-Financial (Category B)
- Meydan Free Zone9512.98
Related activities
- Wholesale of Telecommunication Equipment Trading - Import & ExportAjman Free Zone
- Telecommunications Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Other telecommunications activitiesAjman Free Zone
- Mobile Phone RepairIFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Wireless Telecommunications Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- Telecommunications Equipment and Accessories ManufacturingAjman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Telecommunications Equipment Repair 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. Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) must clear the activity before the licence issues, so build that step into your timeline.
Licence Telecommunications Equipment Repair with Dubai Setup Index
Compare free-zone and Dubai mainland requirements for costs, premises and how you invoice.