Waste Paper Trading licence in the UAE
Waste Paper 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)
- 4669101
Regulator approval required
What the authority says
Includes collecting and reselling recyclable paper waste in order to produce new paper products, it includes paper trimmings and waste produced from paper manufacturing, packaging and printing.
IFZA activity catalogue · synced 4 September 2026
Where you can licence this
| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA (Dubai) | Listed | Code4669101 | Licence typeCommercial | ApprovalRequired after 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
Dubai Municipality — Waste Management
After licenceIFZA (Dubai)Read the authority’s process note
Approval must be obtained from Dubai Municipality – Waste Management after license issuance the first time. The client can apply online through hub.dm.gov.ae > Apply for a Permit for Waste Management Activity (Collection/ Transport/ Trading) Required Documents are: • Trade License • Third Party Approval letter • Valid Ejari. • Vehicles’ ownership certificate (Not older than one month). • Business Plan. (new companies) Charges: Free of Charge Duration: 8 working days
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.
- At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag without naming the stage — confirm with the authority before you commit to dates.
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.
- DMCC5149-31 · Trading
- Meydan Free Zone4669.74
- SPC Free Zone4752.95
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FAQ
Can I add more activities to a Waste Paper 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?
At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag. Confirm the current requirement with the authority before you promise a date.
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