Dubai business activities · 3011103
Ship Parts Manufacturing licence in Dubai (3011103): how to set up
Making ship parts in Dubai is industrial activity 3011103, regulated by Dubai Municipality under an environmental order, with an industrial equivalent in JAFZA; the factory site is the first thing to clear.
Which licence covers ship parts manufacturing in Dubai?
On Dubai’s mainland the activity is “Ship Parts Manufacturing”, code 3011103 — an industrial activity for metal parts such as rudders, anchors, decks, propulsion and steering. Invest in Dubai lists Dubai Municipality as regulator and Local Order No. (61) of 1991 on environmental protection as its legislation; the legal forms listed are LLC, one-person LLC, sole establishment and partnerships.[1]
In Jebel Ali Free Zone the matching activity is “Ship Parts Manufacturing”, code 351103, on its industrial list. Other free zones keep their own activity lists and codes — check that the zone you pick names the activity before you sign a lease.[2]
Which approvals does a ship parts factory need?
Dubai Municipality is the listed regulator and the listed legislation is environmental, so ask the Municipality what it needs for the factory site before you sign the lease.[1]
Goods moving through customs need a Dubai Customs business registration. It is requested with a copy of the trade licence and the authorised person’s passport and Emirates ID.[3]
What are the steps and documents?
- Choose the route — Dubai mainland through the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), or a free zone that lists the activity — and the legal form.[4]
- Register the trade name and apply for initial approval.[4]
- Sign the memorandum of association and, where it applies, an attested local service agent agreement; lease premises — in Dubai the lease is registered on Ejari.[4]
- Submit the documents with any external approvals, pay the fees and collect the licence.[4]
- After the licence, register with Dubai Customs if goods will cross customs.[3]
How long does it take and what does it cost?
Dubai Customs business registration costs AED 100 plus a AED 20 knowledge and innovation fee and is completed within one working day.[3]
The licence fee depends on the authority and the package — mainland or free zone, premises and number of activities — so get a written quote from DET or the free zone. On the mainland the fee must be paid within 30 days of the payment voucher, or the application is cancelled.[4]
The activity, for reference
- Activity name (English)
- Ship Parts Manufacturing
- Activity name (Arabic)
- صناعة الأجزاء المعدنية للسفن
- Activity code
- 3011103
- Activity type
- Industrial
- Group
- Manufacturing; Ship Building and Repairing
- Regulating entity (as listed)
- Dubai Municipality
- Legal forms (as listed)
- Limited Liability Company (LLC); Limited Liability One Person Company (OPC); Sole Establishment; General Partnership; Limited Partnership
- Licence types (as listed)
- Business License, SME License
- Legislation (as listed)
- Local Order No. (61) of 1991 on Environmental Protection Regulations in the Emirate of Dubai
What it covers, in our words
Making the metal parts that go into building ships or replace worn ones — structural items such as rudders, anchors and decks, and systems such as propulsion and steering.
Source: Invest in Dubai business-activity search — search the code 3011103 (read 10 October 2026)
Check before you apply
- — Names, codes and listed details were read from the Invest in Dubai business-activity search on 10 October 2026. The list is revised; check the live entry before you apply.
- — Rules, fees and timelines change. Confirm each approval with the authority named before you commit to premises or staff.
- — GeoMarineHub does not issue licences, help obtain them or act as a business-setup agent. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.
- — Activity codes are Dubai mainland codes. Free zones and the other emirates keep their own activity lists and codes.
Sources
- Invest in Dubai (Department of Economy and Tourism) — business activity “Ship Parts Manufacturing”, code 3011103 (read 2026-10-10)
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) — Activity list (read 2026-10-15)
- Dubai Customs — Request business registration (read 2026-10-15)
- UAE Government portal (u.ae) — Steps to start a business on the mainland (read 2026-10-15)
Where GeoMarineHub fits
The factory line was built for that problem. You list at your price, the platform adds its commission on top, and verified ship suppliers buy from you directly — the platform never buys or sells the goods.