License · UAE · 2026
Building Materials Trading company license in the UAE
238 license combinations across 14 providers cover building materials trading activities, spanning 49 registry activity codes. The median package runs from AED 12,900*, with entry packages from AED 1,620* (Creative City Free Zone) — the spread reflects zone tier, visa quotas and office options.
- License combinations
- 238 14 providers
- Registry activity codes
- 49+ official catalog codes
- Median package
- from AED 12,900* market benchmark
- Entry from
- from AED 1,620* Creative City Free Zone
Zones
Where to get this license
| Provider | Packages in this cluster | License price from |
|---|---|---|
 Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism | 32 | from AED 15,665* |
 Jebel Ali Free Zone | 30 | from AED 10,000* |
 Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone | 30 | from AED 13,500* |
 International Free Zone Authority | 26 | from AED 12,900* |
 Dubai Queen Elizabeth Freezone | 25 | from AED 12,500* |
 Dubai Multi Commodities Center | 23 | from AED 29,205* |
 Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | 23 | from AED 6,000* |
 Expo City Dubai | 20 | from AED 25,500* |
 Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development | 11 | from AED 5,880* |
 Dubai South | 11 | from AED 12,500* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Activities
What the license covers
The cluster spans 49 official activity codes. The catalog lists the full code-by-code breakdown with per-zone availability — the table above shows the license packages.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a building materials trading license in the UAE cost?
In the snapshot the median package is from AED 12,900*, with entry packages from AED 1,620* and premium jurisdictions up to from AED 29,205*. The exact figure depends on the zone, visa quota and office option.
Which zone is the most popular for building materials trading?
By package count in the snapshot: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (32 combinations, from AED 15,665*), followed by Jebel Ali Free Zone (30, from AED 10,000*).
Are visas included in these packages?
Most packages bundle a visa quota: 44% of the catalog includes the investor visa step and 23% the employment visa step. Visa stamps, medical and Emirates ID are billed separately.
Can I combine several activities under one license?
Free zones typically allow up to three activities from the same group under one license at no extra cost. The catalog shows which activities group together per zone.
Choosing a zone for your building materials trading company?
We match the cluster to the zone and visa plan — with the same itemized pricing you see on this page.