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Pharmaceuticals licence in the UAE

Pharmaceutical distribution and medical supplies. Product registration with the UAE Ministry of Health is mandatory, separate from the licence, and is invariably the longest part of the project.

What to know first

  • Every product requires individual MoHAP registration.
  • Cold chain and storage conditions are inspected.
  • Controlled substances carry severe penalties for non-compliance.

Suitable free zones

DSP

Dubai

Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and laboratory-based businesses.

Est. from
≈ AED 26,000
Setup
10–30 d
Max visas
∞

DAFZA

Dubai

Airside logistics for high-value, low-volume goods — pharma, electronics, aviation parts.

Est. from
≈ AED 35,000
Setup
7–20 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
∞
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