Activity categories
- Trading and general commerce
- Commodities and resources (precious metals, diamonds, energy, agricultural)
- Professional and consultancy services
- Technology and innovation (software, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity)
- Crypto and Web3 — subject to regulatory approvals
- Logistics and transportation
- Food and beverage
- Healthcare and medical trading
Find your activity
DMCC publishes a downloadable approved-activities list: DMCC licence activity list (Excel). Match your activity to its licence category — see licence types.
How to choose
- Start from your core revenue model
- Align with the licence category
- Check regulatory requirements
- Evaluate operational needs — premises, infrastructure
Needs external approval
- Financial services and investment
- Crypto and virtual assets
- Healthcare and medical services
- Oil, gas and energy
Sources and verification
Facts attributed to DMCC come from its own published guide and package pages (links below), accessed September 2026. Prices and rules change — confirm on dmcc.ae before paying. Figures from market guides are labelled as such.
- DMCC — Business Activities and Licences: A Complete Guide (9 Apr 2026)
- DMCC — Business setup packages
- DMCC — Schedule of charges
- DMCC — Public register
- DMCC — Set up a new business
Fee-data status: Published fees — DMCC package prices as published by DMCC; other costs are indicative.
DMCC business activities: FAQs
How many business activities does DMCC allow?
DMCC states 1,000+ approved activities across 20 sectors.
Where is the DMCC activity list?
DMCC publishes a downloadable list on its licences guide page.
Can I add activities later?
Yes, subject to DMCC’s rules and fees; some packages state no extra charge for adding activities.
Get a written quote for DMCC
Tell us your activity and how many visas you need. We reply on WhatsApp or email with government fees shown separately from any service fee.
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- Honest advice — including when a different zone or mainland fits better
- No guarantee of visa or bank-account approval; both are subject to the relevant authority or bank
Information on this page is general and was compiled from public sources; fees and rules are set by the relevant authorities and change. Figures were last reviewed in July 2026 and exclude professional-service fees, office rent beyond any bundled desk, external approvals and bank requirements. This is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before paying. See our Disclaimer.