ICAD — Commercial License

Building Materials Trading in ICAD

Industrial City of Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Commercial
License Type
ICAD
Free Zone
Abu Dhabi
Emirate

Setting Up Building Materials Trading in ICAD

To operate a building materials trading business in Industrial City of Abu Dhabi, you need a Commercial license. ICAD is located in Abu Dhabi and specializes in heavy industry, manufacturing.

Key features: Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi

Building materials trading involves the import and distribution of construction materials including steel, cement, tiles, and fixtures. The UAE's construction sector drives consistent demand.

About ICAD: Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) is a large-scale industrial zone operated by Abu Dhabi's ZonesCorp. Spanning multiple zones across Abu Dhabi, it supports heavy industry, manufacturing, food processing, and logistics. ICAD provides industrial land, pre-built facilities, and utilities for large manufacturing operations.

Requirements

License TypeCommercial
Activity CategoryTrading
Free ZoneIndustrial City of Abu Dhabi
EmirateAbu Dhabi
Minimum Setup CostContact zone

Typical Documents Required

  • Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • Completed application form
  • Business plan or activity description
  • Proof of address (home country)
  • Bank reference letter (for some activities)
  • NOC from current sponsor (if UAE resident)
  • Professional qualifications (for regulated activities)

Sources and verification

License availability, costs and visa quotas can change. We structure this page from free-zone data, public activity lists and package information, then expose the official free-zone website where available. Before paying, verify the activity wording, package, visa quota, office requirement and renewal fee directly with the authority or a licensed formation agent.

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