# Metals and Precious Stones Testing and Analyzing Lab licence in the UAE

> Metals and Precious Stones Testing and Analyzing 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/metals-and-precious-stones-testing-and-analyzing-lab
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Ajman Free Zone: AM-03258
- Dubai mainland (DET): 7120011
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Conducting chemical and physical analyzes and tests on gold bullion and precious metals to determine their purity or on their raw materials or on alloys mixed with non-precious metals to determine the percentage of gold or precious metals in their components or determine their degree of hardness or other tests and examinations.

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-03258 | Services | Not stated | Retail unit, Executive office |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Listed | 7120011 | 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: [7120011](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman)

## Facility and premises restrictions

- Ajman Free Zone AM-03258 facilities: Retail unit, Executive office

## 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

- [Mechanical and Physical Tests Lab](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/mechanical-and-physical-tests-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)
- [Diamond & Precious Gemstones Testing Laboratory](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/diamond-and-precious-gemstones-testing-laboratory) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Vehicles Technical Testing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/vehicles-technical-testing) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Materials Fire Resistance Testing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/materials-fire-resistance-testing-services) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Nondestructive Testing Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/nondestructive-testing-services) — Dubai mainland (DET)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Metals and Precious Stones Testing and Analyzing 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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