# Ferrous And Non Ferrous Metal Trading Import & Export licence in the UAE

> Ferrous And Non Ferrous Metal Trading Import & Export 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/ferrous-and-non-ferrous-metal-trading-import-and-export
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Ajman Free Zone: AM-11233, AM-03562
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Trade in precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and others or their raw materials in their original state in nature before extraction from them or in the form of ingots, blocks, threads or chips before they are formed, manufactured or formulated._x000D_

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-11233, AM-03562 | Commercial | Not stated | Office, Virtual office, Warehouse, Land |
| [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 · 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: [4662005](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman)

## Facility and premises restrictions

- Ajman Free Zone AM-11233 facilities: Office, Virtual office, Warehouse
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03562 facilities: Office, Virtual office, Warehouse, Land

## 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.

## Related activities

- [Non Ferrous Metal Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/non-ferrous-metal-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Foodstuff & Non Alcoholic Beverage Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/foodstuff-and-non-alcoholic-beverage-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Metal Ores Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-ores-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Wholesale of Buildings, Windows and Doors Metal Products Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-buildings-windows-and-doors-metal-products-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone · Ajman Free Zone
- [Wholesale of Metal Barrels Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-metal-barrels-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Wholesale of Metal Boxes and Container Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-metal-boxes-and-container-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Ferrous And Non Ferrous Metal Trading Import & Export 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.

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## Machine-readable

- [Ferrous And Non Ferrous Metal Trading Import & Export record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/ferrous-and-non-ferrous-metal-trading-import-and-export.json)

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