Telecommunications Equipment Trading licence in the UAE
Telecommunications Equipment Trading 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)
- 4741021
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes reselling of equipment and systems used in operating fixed and mobile telecommunication networks, including exchanges, central switch boards, and mini switch boards located in commercial complexes, intercom systems, optic fibre and copper made inter connecting networks, such firms are allowed to carry out the installation, repair and maintenance services for the equipment they deal in.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code4741021 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalRequired before the licence issues | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
| Ajman Free Zone | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| 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
- IFZA (Dubai)Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup IndexFrom, no visaAED 12,900
Updated
Open guide
A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.
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
- IFZA lists this activity; Ajman Free Zone does not carry it under the same name, so confirm the Ajman catalogue before switching lanes.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
- Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) 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.
- DMCC5152-11 · Trading
- Meydan Free Zone4741.98
Related activities
- Telephones & Wired Telecommunications Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Wireless Telecommunications Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Agricultural Equipment & Accessories TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Agricultural Equipment & Machinery Spare Parts TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Airport Equipment TradingIFZA (Dubai)
- Audio-visual, Recording Equipment & Accessories TradingIFZA (Dubai)
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Telecommunications Equipment Trading 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.
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