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Topic Summary
100% Foreign Ownership With No Local Sponsor
Setting up through Meydan Free Zone allows international entrepreneurs to retain full ownership of their stamps issue business. There is no requirement for a local Emirati partner or sponsor.
No Third-Party Approval Required to Operate
A Meydan Free Zone trade licence is sufficient to begin operations under the stamps issue activity code. This removes a common bureaucratic hurdle and speeds up your path to market.
TDRA Regulation Provides a Clear Compliance Framework
The Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Authority oversees the UAE postal sector, giving licensed operators a well-defined set of standards and reporting obligations. This regulatory clarity reduces uncertainty for new entrants.
Dubai's Trade Hub Status Drives Steady Demand
Dubai's position as a regional logistics and mobility hub, combined with a large consumer and business base, sustains demand for licensed postal and courier services. Strategic government initiatives like D33 and We the UAE 2031 actively support licensed operators in this space.
Zero Corporate Tax on Qualifying Income
Businesses licensed through Meydan Free Zone benefit from zero corporate tax on qualifying income alongside full profit repatriation. These financial advantages make it a cost-effective base for regional postal and courier operations.
Activity Is Exempt From AML Compliance Requirements
The stamps issue business activity is classified as exempt from Anti-Money Laundering compliance obligations. This simplifies your operational and administrative burden from day one.
Ideal for E-Commerce, Couriers, and Global Carriers
The licence suits a range of operators including last-mile delivery firms, e-commerce fulfilment businesses, and international courier groups entering the MENA region. Each can use a Dubai entity as a regional hub for broader market coverage.
How to Start a Stamps Issue Business in Dubai with Meydan Free Zone
A licensed stamps issue business serves the UAE's postal and courier 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 stamps issue businesses.²
For operators, this activity benefits from TDRA postal sector regulation, 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed postal and courier operators | Businesses operating postal, courier, and express delivery services for consumer and business customers. |
| E-commerce last-mile and fulfilment operators | Businesses providing last-mile delivery, fulfilment, and returns services for e-commerce customers. |
| International courier groups entering MENA | Global courier and express firms establishing a Dubai entity for regional delivery 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 postal-and-courier market.
5320.90 - Stamps Issue
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed stamps issue business.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, systems, and qualified personnel.¹
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Core Operations | Primary delivery. Stamps Issue 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 stamps issue 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.
