# Paper Boxes and Packages Manufacturing licence in the UAE

> Paper Boxes and Packages Manufacturing 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/paper-boxes-and-packages-manufacturing
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Ajman Free Zone: AM-02024
- Dubai mainland (DET): 1702003
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Manufacture and printing of boxes and packing bags made carton paper, water proofing plastic or wax coated paper, or paper lined with tin, aluminum or other materials which are used for packing of various industrial products.

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-02024 | Industrial | Not stated | Warehouse, Land |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Listed | 1702003 | Industrial | 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: [1702003](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman)

## Facility and premises restrictions

- Ajman Free Zone AM-02024 facilities: 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.
- 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.
- Ajman Free Zone allows this activity only on warehouse or land, so a virtual-office package will not carry it.

## Related activities

- [Paper Bags Manufacturing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/paper-bags-manufacturing) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Carton Boxes and Containers Manufacturing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/carton-boxes-and-containers-manufacturing) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Files and Box Files Manufacturing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/files-and-box-files-manufacturing) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Core Paper Manufacturing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/core-paper-manufacturing) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Metal Boxes Manufacturing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/metal-boxes-manufacturing) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Paper Stationery Manufacturing](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/paper-stationery-manufacturing) — Ajman Free Zone · Dubai mainland (DET)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Paper Boxes and Packages Manufacturing 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

- [Paper Boxes and Packages Manufacturing record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/paper-boxes-and-packages-manufacturing.json)

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