Cigarettes Selling License UAE

ISIC classification: Retail sale of tobacco products in specialized stores (4723)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Retails cigarettes and tobacco products subject to age-verification and labelling rules.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)

100% foreign ownershipYes

Facility requirementRetail Shop Premises

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