# Military Tools and Supplies Trading licence in the UAE

> Military Tools and Supplies 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/military-tools-and-supplies-trading
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Dubai mainland (DET): 4690011
- Publication: below the publication gate (No decision value beyond the activity name)
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Includes facility specializing in treading of military tools and supplies, which is the trade of riot-keeping tools such as shields, plain stick and electric Bulletproof and Ra's helmet, military shoes, sleeping bags, military badges and other tools such as personnel bralet equipped to carry water airports, food, light calibre ammunition, medical tools and food used in military fields and does not include the trade of military equipment spare parts or military clothing

Source: Invest in Dubai activity reference.

## 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) | Not listed under this name | — | — | — | — |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Listed | 4690011 | Commercial | 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

- [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.

## Free zone or mainland

- 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

- [Trading raw materials products for Military Equipment](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-raw-materials-products-for-military-equipment) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Trading of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Trade In Explosives and Military Firearms](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trade-in-explosives-and-military-firearms) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Trading spare parts for Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-spare-parts-for-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Wholesale of Laboratory and Factory Tools and Outfit Trading - Import & Export](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/wholesale-of-laboratory-and-factory-tools-and-outfit-trading-import-and-export) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Metal Badges and Metal Military Insignia Trade](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-badges-and-metal-military-insignia-trade) — Dubai mainland (DET)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Military Tools and Supplies 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?

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)
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## Machine-readable

- [Military Tools and Supplies Trading record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/military-tools-and-supplies-trading.json)

## Citation

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Dubai Setup Index. “Military Tools and Supplies Trading licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-05. https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-tools-and-supplies-trading

[Dubai Setup Index](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-tools-and-supplies-trading). “Military Tools and Supplies Trading licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-05.

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