# Car Polishing and Cleaning licence in the UAE

> Car Polishing and Cleaning 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/car-polishing-and-cleaning
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Ajman Free Zone: AM-11588
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Car wash and cleaning services through fixed stations for automatic or manual washing, or through specially equipped and mobile vehicles that wash and clean cars in their parking spots in public or private parking upon request. It does not include vehicle

Source: Ajman Free Zone activity catalogue.

## Where you can licence this

| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) | Not listed under this name | — | — | — | — |
| [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) | Listed | AM-11588 | Services | Not stated | Retail unit, Showroom |
| [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

- [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) — Lower cost, available with Dubai Setup Index. From, no visa: AED 5,555 (12 months · current package)

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

## Facility and premises restrictions

- Ajman Free Zone AM-11588 facilities: Retail unit, Showroom

## Free zone or mainland

- Ajman Free Zone lists this activity; check IFZA directly if you need a Dubai free-zone address on the licence.
- We hold no Dubai DET record for this activity, so treat mainland as unverified here rather than unavailable.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on retail unit or showroom, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.

## Related activities

- [Cleaning and Polishing Materials Manufacturing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/cleaning-and-polishing-materials-manufacturing) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Wholesale of Car Cleaning and Washing Equipment Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-car-cleaning-and-washing-equipment-trading) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Buildings Cleaning Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/buildings-cleaning-services) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Used Cars Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/used-cars-trading) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Wholesale of Building Cleaning Equipment Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-building-cleaning-equipment-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Transportation via Specialized Cars](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/transportation-via-specialized-cars) — Ajman Free Zone

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Car Polishing and Cleaning 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.

## 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

- [Car Polishing and Cleaning record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/car-polishing-and-cleaning.json)

## Citation

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Dubai Setup Index. “Car Polishing and Cleaning licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-04. https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/car-polishing-and-cleaning

[Dubai Setup Index](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/car-polishing-and-cleaning). “Car Polishing and Cleaning licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-04.

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