Trusts and similar financial entities licence in the UAE
The Dubai mainland lists it, and none flags a third-party approval. The Dubai mainland starts from AED 14,000 for the licence alone.
- Listed by
- 1 of 3 routes
- Outside approval
- None flagged
- Licence type
- Professional
- Lowest start, no visa
- AED 14,000
- Dubai mainland
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
None of the free-zone catalogues we track lists this activity, so no zone price can be tied to it.
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.
No zone we handle lists this activity. The setup team can say whether a related activity fits.
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 | Not listed under this name | Code— | Licence type— | Approval— | Facility— |
| Dubai mainland (DET) | Listed | Code6433001 | Licence typeProfessional | ApprovalNot stated | FacilityNot restricted in the catalogue |
Free zone or mainland
- Dubai mainland under DET licenses onshore operation, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package. A free-zone company reaches mainland clients through a distributor, DET's free-zone operating permit or branch, or a mainland licence; the activity and where the work is performed decide which.
What the authority says
Trusts and similar financial entities are legal or financial arrangements set up to manage assets such as money, securities, or property on behalf of beneficiaries. These entities do not conduct traditional business operations or provide financial services to the public, but instead act as vehicles to pool, hold, and administer assets for investment or protection purposes.
From the Invest in Dubai activity reference
Related activities
FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Trusts and similar financial entities 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.
No route we handle lists it
Ask the setup team whether a related activity fits
- Activity
- Trusts and similar financial entities
- Listed by
- Dubai mainland
- Mainland licence, no visa
- AED 14,000
- IFZA or Ajman Free Zone
- Not listed
Nothing is sent until you review and approve it. The setup team replies in writing.
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