Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies in the UAE

Key points

Importantly, office options in the UAE range from office suite, showroom, warehouse, factory, bulk liquid facility or open yard, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. the UAE is located in Jebel Ali Port area, Dubai — adjacent to Jebel Ali Port (world's 9th busiest), and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 10 working days (Monday to Friday). For most clients, popular activities in the UAE include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.

Step by step

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   We confirm that your activity is available in the UAE, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   We submit your preferred trade names to the UAE and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Your portal shows the status of this step for starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE in real time.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with the UAE and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Your the UAE licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Nothing is submitted for starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

As we tell every client, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE.

• Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Pharmacist licence

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Where to license pharmaceutical & medical supplies

Medicines and medical devices are controlled by MOHAP and the local health authority. Importers need a licensed pharmacist in charge and a registered warehouse. Jebel Ali offers approved pharma warehousing for regional distribution.

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Examples of this activity

• Medical device distribution
• Pharmacy supply
• Consumables trading
• Medical equipment

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Why the UAE

Importantly, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE predictable. As we tell every client, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

You deal with one named adviser from the first call until your the UAE licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for starting a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.

Frequently asked questions