# Confectionary & Chocolate Trading licence in the UAE

> Confectionary & Chocolate 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/confectionary-and-chocolate-trading
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- IFZA (Dubai): 4721014
- Ajman Free Zone: AM-04107, AM-11715
- Regulation: Regulator approval required
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Includes re selling of all kinds of flavored confectionaries, in bulk, packed or coated, it involves natural edible paper for creating preprinted images onto various confectionery products such as cookies, cakes and pastries

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 | 4721014 | Commercial | Required after the licence issues | Not restricted in the catalogue |
| [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) | Listed | AM-04107, AM-11715 | Commercial | Not stated | Office, Virtual office, Warehouse, Retail unit |
| [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)
- [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) — Lower cost, available with Dubai Setup Index. From, no visa: AED 5,555 (12 months · package price)

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

## Additional conditions

- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code: [4630124](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman)

## Facility and premises restrictions

- Ajman Free Zone AM-04107 facilities: Office, Virtual office
- Ajman Free Zone AM-11715 facilities: Warehouse, Retail unit

## Third-party approvals

### Department of Food Control

After licence · IFZA (Dubai)

Authority’s process note: Kindly note that approval for the chosen activity(s) is required from the Food Control Department, and that we will be assisting you to get this approval without any additional fees. A. If the client will be operating both inside and outside UAE, they’re required to provide the following documents: 1. Detailed scope of trading activity, storage, and distribution (in a document with official stamp/signature) addressing the below points: a) Undertaking that the client will not have storage or display area? b) Undertaking that the client will not manufacture and/or repack the items locally? c) Must include the type of products, country(s) of origin and target country(s). 2. Undertaking letter (attached template) stating that the client will not store/display any products locally. The address should be the exact match of the address on the license. 3. Signed agreement with the partner logistics/agent/distribution company in Dubai. 4. Copy of the trade license of this partner company. B. If the client is operating strictly abroad (any transit of food products within ports, freezones will be considered as trading within the UAE) they must share only the items: 1- The Detailed Scope, stating clearly that no business will be done inside UAE if the activity is being strictly practiced abroad in addition to the above-mentioned details. 2- The Undertaking Letter. The approval is free of charge and takes 5 working days after submitting the full set of documents.

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

## Free zone or mainland

- Both IFZA in Dubai and Ajman Free Zone list this activity, so the choice is a Dubai licence address against a lower package cost.
- 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.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on warehouse or retail unit, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.

## Related activities

- [Wholesale of Confectionery & Chocolate Trading - Import & Export Wholesale](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-confectionery-and-chocolate-trading-import-and-export-wholesale) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Acids & Alkalines Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/acids-and-alkalines-trading) — IFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone
- [Activity Flavours & fragrances trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/activity-flavours-and-fragrances-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Adhesives Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/adhesives-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)
- [Advertising Requisites Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/advertising-requisites-trading) — IFZA (Dubai) · Ajman Free Zone · Ajman Free Zone
- [Agarwood & Incense Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/agarwood-and-incense-trading) — IFZA (Dubai)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Confectionary & Chocolate 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

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