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Topic Summary
100% Foreign Ownership With No Local Sponsor
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone allows international operators to retain full ownership of their civil aviation information services business. There is no requirement to partner with a UAE national sponsor, giving founders complete control.
Zero Corporate Tax on Qualifying Income
Businesses licensed through Meydan Free Zone benefit from zero corporate tax on qualifying income alongside full profit repatriation. This makes it a cost-efficient base for regional logistics and transport-support operations.
No Third-Party Approval Required to Launch
This specific activity code requires no additional third-party regulatory approval beyond the Meydan Free Zone trade licence itself. Operators can begin activities immediately after licensing without waiting for external sign-off.
Activity Is Exempt From AML Compliance Requirements
Civil aviation information services under this activity code are exempt from Anti-Money Laundering compliance obligations. This reduces the administrative burden on new operators getting started.
Dubai's Strategic Position Drives Sustained Demand
Dubai serves as a regional trade and mobility hub with strong infrastructure investment and a large business base, creating consistent demand for licensed civil aviation information services. The UAE's D33 and We the UAE 2031 agendas explicitly support licensed transport and logistics operators.
Fully Digital Licensing Process Speeds Up Setup
Meydan Free Zone offers a fully digital licensing process, reducing paperwork and time-to-launch for new businesses. This is particularly valuable for international logistics groups entering the MENA market who need to establish a Dubai entity quickly.
Clear Scope Defines Exactly What Is Covered
The activity code covers core service delivery, regulated compliance, client engagement, operational back-office functions, and regional market reach across Dubai and the wider UAE. Related but distinct transport or logistics services fall under separate activity codes and are not included.
How to Start a Civil Aviation Information Services Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A licensed civil aviation information services business serves Dubai's logistics, warehousing, and transport-support market.¹
Dubai's role as a regional trade and mobility hub, a large and growing consumer and business base, and sustained infrastructure investment drive demand for licensed civil aviation information services businesses.²
For operators, this activity benefits from relevant UAE transport-sector regulatory oversight, a clear regulatory framework, and strong regional reach.³
That combination of hub infrastructure, strong demand, and a clear regulatory framework is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned transport, logistics, and connectivity as strategic pillars under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and We the UAE 2031, with explicit support for licensed operators.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Logistics and warehousing operators | Businesses providing warehousing, freight forwarding, cargo handling, and transport-support services to B2B clients. |
| Specialist transport-support providers | Businesses offering specialist services such as customs brokerage, cold chain, hazardous-goods, or project logistics. |
| International logistics groups entering MENA | Global 3PL and freight firms establishing a Dubai entity for regional logistics operations. |
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone means 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate tax on qualifying income, full profit repatriation, and a fully digital licensing process, giving you a fast and cost-effective route into the Dubai logistics market.
5223.95 - Civil Aviation Information Services
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed civil aviation information services business.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, systems, and qualified personnel.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Core Operations | Primary delivery. Civil Aviation Information Services core services provided to clients under this activity code. |
| Regulated Delivery | Compliance-led. Services delivered under the relevant regulatory framework, standards, and reporting obligations. |
| Client Engagement | Commercial scope. Onboarding, contracting, and ongoing service delivery to retail, corporate, or institutional clients as applicable. |
| Support and Operations | Operational back-office. Systems, staffing, documentation, and operational support needed to run the licensed activity. |
| Regional Reach | Market coverage. Delivery to clients across Dubai, the wider UAE, and regional markets within the scope of this activity. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Related but distinct transport, logistics, or delivery services fall under separate activity codes.
Activities that are separately regulated or that belong to a different industry class are classified under their own codes.
In short: if you are operating a licensed civil aviation information services business, you are in. If you are delivering a related but distinct service that falls under another activity, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
No third-party approval is required for this business activity. Your Meydan Free Zone trade licence is sufficient to begin operations under this activity code.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is exempt from AML compliance requirements.
