# Dubai Auto Zone company setup

Dubai · Free zone · Dubai Setup Index

> Dubai Auto Zone is a Dubai free zone regulated by Dubai Auto Zone.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dubai-auto-zone
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Regulator: Dubai Auto Zone
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## Key facts

- From, no visa: Not published — A dated but live AED 3,000 annual additional-activity fee is public; no current base formation or renewal package was found.
- Licence issued in: Not published — No published company-formation or licence-issuance time was found.
- Visas: Not published — no visa allocation published.
- Premises: Showroom, Office, Yard
- Renewal: Not published — No published renewal price, term or penalty was found.
- Activities: Not catalogued

### May suit your business

- Vehicle trading and automotive aftermarket

Based on the zone’s published specialism. Confirm suitability for your activity.

## Costs and packages

Prices are the authority's published figures. Confirm the current package before you budget.

Not published — A dated but live AED 3,000 annual additional-activity fee is public; no current base formation or renewal package was found.

### Other published prices

- Spare Parts Trading additional activity annual fee: AED 3,000 (annual fee)

A starting price is not a full setup total.

## Setup steps and timing

### Company setup

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | Licence | To confirm |

### Residency · remote preparation

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2 | Security approval | To confirm |
| 3 | Establishment card | To confirm |
| 4 | E-channel | To confirm |
| 5 | Entry visa approval | To confirm |

### Residency · in the UAE

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 6 | Medical test | To confirm |
| 7 | Biometrics | To confirm |
| 8 | Residence visa approval | To confirm |
| 9 | Emirates ID printing | To confirm |
| 10 | Emirates ID delivery | To confirm |

### Bank account

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 11 | Bank account | To confirm |

Timings are per step, not a total. Appointments and approvals may vary. Where only “days” is shown, the business or calendar-day basis is to confirm.

## Required documents

### All applicants

- External passport cover copy

## Licences and activities

### Licence types

- Automotive trading
- Related services

### Business activities

Not published — We have not published an activity catalogue for Dubai Auto Zone, so we cannot say which licence lines it carries.

## Visa and office options

### Facility options

- Showroom
- Office
- Yard

### Remote paperwork

No (Expect more on-site presence than a fully remote lane.)

### Visa options

We have not recorded the visa categories for this jurisdiction.

### Nationality-specific requirements

- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq: National ID copy for entry and residence applications.
- Pakistan: National ID copy for an investor or partner visa. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Syria, Tonga, Albania, Bangladesh, Colombia, Cyprus, Fiji, Mauritius, Nigeria, Philippines, Sudan, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Belarus, China, Georgia, Iran, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, South Africa: Attested police clearance for a new visa. (reported — confirm before applying)
- Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sri Lanka: UAE embassy visit within 45 days to complete entry approval. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)
- Ethiopia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka: Attested medical report for entry approval when applying from outside the UAE. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)

## Renewal costs

Not published — No published renewal price, term or penalty was found.

## Practical considerations

- Built around car trading and automotive supply chains
- Yard/showroom facility needs differ from desk-based licences
- RTA and vehicle-related rules can affect certain activities
- Not relevant for SaaS or consultancy setups

## Alternatives

- [IFZA](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) — Dubai setup option
- [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) — Lower-cost setup option
- [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore alternative

## Sources

| Claim | Access | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| pricing | Published page | https://dubaitrade.ae/en/news-announcements/dubai-auto-zone/spare-parts-trading-license |
| documents | Login portal | https://www.dubaitrade.ae/en/ |

### Known gaps

- A dated but live AED 3,000 annual additional-activity fee is public; no current base formation or renewal package was found.
- No reusable public activity catalogue was found.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Dubai Setup Index set up companies in Dubai Auto Zone?

Not currently. We document this zone so you can compare it honestly, while Dubai Setup Index handles applications in IFZA and Ajman.

### Is a free zone the same as mainland DET?

No. Free zones license under their own authority. A Dubai mainland company is licensed by DET and normally needs Ejari-registered premises.

## Related

- [All free zones](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones)
- [Business activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
- [How company setup works](https://dubaisetupindex.com/how-it-works)

## Machine-readable

- [Dubai Auto Zone record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/free-zones/dubai-auto-zone.json)

## Citation

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Dubai Setup Index. “Dubai Auto Zone company setup.” Updated 2026-09-04. https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dubai-auto-zone

[Dubai Setup Index](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dubai-auto-zone). “Dubai Auto Zone company setup.” Updated 2026-09-04.

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