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Security Company Setup, Dubai
SIRA approval, licence category, guard training and the bank guarantee requirement, sequenced correctly from application to renewal.
Free, no-obligation consultation on licence type and structure.
Starting a security company in Dubai requires SIRA (Security Industry Regulatory Agency) approval as the core regulatory gate, alongside your DET trade licence. SIRA licence categories cover manned guarding, cash-in-transit, security systems and CCTV installation, and security consultancy, each with its own conditions. You will need a No Objection Certificate and premises inspection, guard training and certification for your personnel, and to meet SIRA's capital and bank guarantee requirement. Mandatory insurance applies, and manned guarding activity generally requires mainland licensing rather than a free zone structure. Licences are subject to periodic renewal with SIRA. Contact our team for a tailored quote once your licence category is confirmed.
Why It Matters
Every security business in Dubai, whether manned guarding, cash-in-transit, CCTV and security systems installation, or security consultancy, needs approval from SIRA (the Security Industry Regulatory Agency) before a trade licence can be issued. SIRA reviews your premises, requires a capital and bank guarantee commitment, and sets guard training and certification standards. Manned guarding in particular is generally restricted to mainland licensing rather than a free zone route, which shapes your structure from the outset.
Choosing Your Licence Category
Physical security personnel deployed on client premises, generally requiring mainland licensing given the nature of the activity.
Design, supply and installation of security systems and surveillance equipment, licensed as a distinct SIRA category.
A specialised SIRA category for secure transport of cash and valuables, with its own vehicle and personnel standards.
Advisory services on risk assessment and security planning, licensed separately from operational guarding activities.
Personnel must complete SIRA-recognised training and certification before being deployed.
Before You Apply
Secure SIRA's approval and No Objection Certificate before your trade licence can be finalised.
Your operational premises need to pass SIRA's inspection standards.
Meet SIRA's capital commitment and bank guarantee requirement for your licence category.
Arrange the insurance cover SIRA requires for your specific security activity.
Getting Started
Decide between manned guarding, cash-in-transit, CCTV and security systems, or security consultancy.
Submit your application to SIRA for initial approval before proceeding with licensing.
Arrange premises suited to your activity, generally required on the mainland for manned guarding.
Get your operational premises inspected and approved by SIRA.
Arrange the capital commitment and bank guarantee SIRA requires for your licence category.
Ensure all security personnel complete SIRA-recognised training before deployment.
Put in place the insurance cover required for your specific security activity.
Finalise your DET trade licence alongside SIRA approval and begin operating.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Setup cost | Varies by licence category, capital requirement and guard numbers, contact us for a tailored quote |
| Licence categories | Manned guarding, cash-in-transit, CCTV and security systems installation, security consultancy |
| Key regulator | Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) |
| Jurisdiction | Manned guarding activity generally requires mainland licensing rather than a free zone route |
| Renewals | SIRA licences are subject to periodic renewal and compliance review |
No price is published for this service, as cost depends on licence category, capital requirement and guard numbers. A custom quote is required, please contact our team.
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