# Trading of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures licence in the UAE

> Trading of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures 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/trading-of-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- Dubai mainland (DET): 4690034
- Publication: below the publication gate (No decision value beyond the activity name)
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Includes facilities specialized in the sale and purchase of all kinds of photographic and correction equipment specially designed for military use and surveillance, components, accessories, antibiotics, equipment, components and materials related to military character

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 | 4690034 | 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 spare parts for Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-spare-parts-for-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Repair and Maintenance of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/repair-and-maintenance-of-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Trading raw materials products for Military Equipment](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-raw-materials-products-for-military-equipment) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Military Tools and Supplies Trading](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/military-tools-and-supplies-trading) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Trade In Explosives and Military Firearms](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trade-in-explosives-and-military-firearms) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [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 Trading of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures 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

- [Trading of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/trading-of-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures.json)

## Citation

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Dubai Setup Index. “Trading of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-05. https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures

[Dubai Setup Index](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/trading-of-photographic-equipment-and-military-countermeasures). “Trading of Photographic Equipment and Military Countermeasures licence in the UAE.” Updated 2026-09-05.

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