Shipping Lines Of Freight & Passengers Transportation License UAE

FromAED 1,000in Abu Dhabi

ISIC classification: Sea and coastal passenger water transport (5011)

Typically requires Designated Zone status for VAT purposes

About this activity

Commercial shipping line operating owned or time-chartered ocean cargo vessels and passenger ferries along scheduled international or coastal maritime routes.

Regulatory requirements

Requires external approval — Federal Transport Authority & Port Maritime Safety

100% foreign ownershipYes

Facility requirementCommercial Office Space

Available in: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. A detailed per-emirate fee breakdown isn't published for this activity yet — check back soon, or get a scored recommendation for your specific business below.

Mainland or free zone for this activity?

Scout compares your total cost across both routes, not just the licence fee.

Get your ranked shortlist