License · UAE · 2026
Manufacturing & Production company license in the UAE
73 license combinations across 19 providers cover manufacturing & production activities, spanning 59 registry activity codes. The median package runs from AED 6,875*, with entry packages from AED 4,999* (Ajman Media City Free Zone) — the spread reflects zone tier, visa quotas and office options.
- License combinations
- 73 19 providers
- Registry activity codes
- 59+ official catalog codes
- Median package
- from AED 6,875* market benchmark
- Entry from
- from AED 4,999* Ajman Media City Free Zone
Zones
Where to get this license
| Provider | Packages in this cluster | License price from |
|---|---|---|
 Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | 27 | from AED 6,875* |
 Dubai Design District | 9 | from AED 20,590* |
 Ajman Free Zone | 6 | from AED 5,555* |
 Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development | 5 | from AED 5,880* |
 International Free Zone Authority | 5 | from AED 12,900* |
 Dubai Production City | 4 | from AED 20,590* |
 Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism | 3 | from AED 15,665* |
 Dubai Media City | 2 | from AED 20,590* |
 Dubai Studio City | 2 | from AED 20,590* |
 Ajman Media City Free Zone | 1 | from AED 4,999* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Activities
What the license covers
The cluster spans 59 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 manufacturing & production license in the UAE cost?
In the snapshot the median package is from AED 6,875*, with entry packages from AED 4,999* and premium jurisdictions up to from AED 30,590*. The exact figure depends on the zone, visa quota and office option.
Which zone is the most popular for manufacturing & production?
By package count in the snapshot: Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (27 combinations, from AED 6,875*), followed by Dubai Design District (9, from AED 20,590*).
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 manufacturing company?
We match the cluster to the zone and visa plan — with the same itemized pricing you see on this page.