Well Drilling & Oil & Natural Gas Development Abroad License UAE

ISIC classification: Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction (0910)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Provides UAE-based drilling rigs, crews, and technical expertise for oil and gas well drilling and field-development projects abroad.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Supreme Petroleum Council / Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

100% foreign ownershipYes

Facility requirementIndustrial Base with Export-Rated Drilling Equipment

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