# Mechanical and Physical Tests Lab licence in the UAE

> Mechanical and Physical Tests Lab 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/mechanical-and-physical-tests-lab
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Ajman Free Zone: AM-03264
- Dubai mainland (DET): 7120015
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Carry out mechanical, physical, electrical and optical measurements and examinations, as well as conduct measurements of temperature, thermal transfer, measurements of sound vibrations, vibrations and other examinations, mechanical and physical measurements, and give reports or certificates thereof.

Source: Ajman Free Zone official activity list.

## 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-03264 | Services | Not stated | Executive office, Warehouse |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Listed | 7120015 | Professional | Not stated | Not restricted in the 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)
- [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore trading rights, Ejari premises. From, no visa: AED 14,000 (Licence only · plus 5% of rent)

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

## Additional conditions

- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code: [7120015](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman)

## Facility and premises restrictions

- Ajman Free Zone AM-03264 facilities: Executive office, Warehouse

## Free zone or mainland

- Ajman Free Zone lists this activity; check IFZA directly if you need a Dubai free-zone address on the licence.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.

## Related activities

- [Metals and Precious Stones Testing and Analyzing Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metals-and-precious-stones-testing-and-analyzing-lab) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Chemical and Biological Analysis Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/chemical-and-biological-analysis-lab) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Weights and Measurements Standardization Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/weights-and-measurements-standardization-lab) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Medical Caterpillars Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/medical-caterpillars-lab) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Materials Fire Resistance Testing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/materials-fire-resistance-testing-services) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Oilfield High Pressure Equipment Testing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/oilfield-high-pressure-equipment-testing) — Dubai mainland (DET)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Mechanical and Physical Tests Lab 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

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