Automotive licence in the UAE

Vehicle trading, spare parts and automotive services. Dubai is one of the world's principal vehicle re-export hubs, particularly into African and Central Asian markets, which is the commercial logic behind most automotive licences here.

What to know first

Vehicle export requires registration and clearance documentation per destination market.
Destination countries apply their own age and emissions restrictions on imports.
Used vehicle trading attracts enhanced source-of-funds scrutiny.

Suitable free zones

DAZ

Dubai

Vehicle trading, spare parts and automotive services.

Est. from: ≈ AED 24,000
Setup: 10–25 d
Max visas: ∞

JAFZA

Dubai

The original UAE free zone, built around the region's largest port. For physical goods at scale.

From: AED 10,000
Setup: 10–25 d
Max visas: ∞

SAIF Zone

Sharjah

An established trading and light-industrial zone at Sharjah Airport.

Est. from: ≈ AED 14,500
Setup: 5–15 d
Max visas: ∞

RAKEZ

Ras Al Khaimah

The best balance of price, breadth and credibility outside Dubai.

From: AED 6,000
Setup: 2–7 d
Max visas: ∞

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