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100% Foreign Ownership With No Local Partner
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone allows international founders and investors to retain full ownership of their repair business without requiring a UAE national sponsor. This makes it a straightforward entry point for global entrepreneurs and service brands.
Dubai's 3.6 Million Residents Drive Steady Demand
A large and growing population with high ownership of household appliances creates consistent demand for licensed repair and maintenance services. Both consumers and businesses in Dubai regularly require servicing for refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, and air conditioners.
One License Covers a Wide Range of Services
Activity code 9522.01 permits diagnostics, component repair, preventive maintenance contracts, emergency callouts, and corporate B2B servicing under a single license. This flexibility lets operators build multiple revenue streams from one registered business.
No Third-Party Approvals Required to Launch
Unlike some regulated sectors in Dubai, this business activity does not require sign-off from an external government body before you can begin operating. That removes a common bottleneck and speeds up the time from application to trading.
Zero Corporate Tax and Full Profit Repatriation
Qualifying businesses registered in Meydan Free Zone benefit from zero corporate tax on eligible income and the ability to repatriate 100% of profits. This makes the financial structure highly attractive for service-sector investors deploying capital into Dubai.
Know Exactly What This License Does Not Cover
Manufacturing, retail sale, wholesale trading, and installation services tied to new-product sales all fall under separate licensing codes and are not permitted under this activity. Operators focused purely on repair and servicing are well within scope.
A Fully Digital Licensing Process Cuts Setup Time
Meydan Free Zone offers a digital-first application process, reducing paperwork and in-person requirements for founders setting up remotely or from overseas. Combined with the AML exemption for this activity, the compliance burden at launch is minimal.
How to Start a Repair of Refrigerators, Stoves, and Washing Machines Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A repair and servicing of household appliances including refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers, and air conditioners, serves a growing consumer and business base in Dubai.¹
Dubai's population of over 3.6 million, combined with high device and goods ownership across consumers and enterprises, drives sustained demand for licensed repair and maintenance services.³
That combination of population growth, consumer demand, and a business-friendly regulatory environment is exactly where the opportunity lies.
The UAE has positioned Dubai as a global hub for business, services, and innovation under We the UAE 2031, with streamlined licensing and a pro-enterprise regulatory framework.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| Service-sector investors | Groups deploying capital into consumer and B2B service businesses in Dubai. |
| Founders and operators | Entrepreneurs and specialists establishing licensed service businesses in Dubai. |
| International brands | Global service brands and franchises establishing a licensed Dubai operation. |
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 market.
9522.01 - Repair And Servicing Of Household Appliances
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed repair and servicing of household appliances including refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers, and air conditioners.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, equipment, and qualified personnel.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Diagnostics | Fault assessment. Assessment, diagnostics, and fault identification. |
| Repair and Replacement | Core service. Component repair, parts replacement, and functional restoration. |
| Preventive Maintenance | Service contracts. Scheduled maintenance, cleaning, and performance optimisation. |
| Emergency and Express | Urgent service. Same-day and express repair for urgent requirements. |
| Corporate and B2B | Business clients. Maintenance contracts, fleet servicing, and bulk repair for business clients. |
There are some things this activity does not cover. Manufacturing, wholesale trading, and retail sale of new goods fall under separate codes.
Installation services bundled with new-product sales are classified under the relevant trading or construction codes.
In short: if you are operating a licensed repair and servicing of household appliances including refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers, and air conditioners, you are in. If you are manufacturing, retailing, or wholesaling, you are not.
Third-Party Approval
No third-party approval is required for this business activity.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is exempt from AML compliance requirements.
