# Aquatic & live Animals Trading licence in the UAE

> Aquatic & live Animals 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.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/aquatic-and-live-animals-trading
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- IFZA (Dubai): 4773303
- Regulation: Regulator approval required
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Includes selling aquatic species, such as dolphins, sea lions, as well as pets such as cats, dogs, etc., this does not include wild animals it involves selling the breeding and care tools such as aquarium, cages, and feeders.

Source: IFZA activity catalogue.

## Where you can licence this

| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) | Listed | 4773303 | Commercial | Required after the licence issues | Not restricted in the catalogue |
| [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) | Not listed under this name | — | — | — | — |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Not verified — we hold no DET activity catalogue | — | — | — | — |

Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.

## Routes that list this activity

- [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) — Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup Index. From, no visa: AED 12,900 (12 months · package price)

A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.

## Facility and premises restrictions

- IFZA (Dubai) 4773303 note: Must be added to "9609027 Pets Relocation Services"

## Third-party approvals

### Dubai Municipality — Veterinary Department

After licence · IFZA (Dubai)

Authority’s process note: Approval must be obtained from the Veterinary Department after license issuance the first time. The client can apply online through hub.dm.gov.ae > business services > Animal Health and Welfare > Request for a No Objection Certificate to Carry Out Veterinary Activities Required Documents are: • Initial Approval • Third Party Approval letter • Tenancy contract information registration certificate (Ejari). • Initial trade name reservation certificate from Department of Dubai Economy and Tourism. Charges: 300AED/NOC Duration: 2 business days

[Approval documents](https://ifza.link/N1KYv5)

## 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.
- IFZA (Dubai) notes: Must be added to "9609027 Pets Relocation Services"

## 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.

- DMCC: 5121-10 · Trading
- Meydan Free Zone: 4773.f2

## Related activities

- [Animals And Birds Requisites Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/animals-and-birds-requisites-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Fresh Fish & Marine Animals Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/fresh-fish-and-marine-animals-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Adhesives Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/adhesives-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Agarwood & Incense Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agarwood-and-incense-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Agricultural Equipment & Accessories Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agricultural-equipment-and-accessories-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Agricultural Equipment & Machinery Spare Parts Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agricultural-equipment-and-machinery-spare-parts-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Aquatic & live Animals 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.

## Related

- [All business activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
- [Compare setup routes](https://dubaisetupindex.com/compare)
- [How company setup works](https://dubaisetupindex.com/how-it-works)

## Machine-readable

- [Aquatic & live Animals Trading record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/aquatic-and-live-animals-trading.json)

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