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General Maintenance Company Setup, Dubai, UAE
Activity list, jurisdiction and manager requirements, handled end to end for your maintenance business.
Free, no-obligation consultation on licence type and structure.
A general maintenance company licence in Dubai covers a broad range of building and technical services including AC maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, painting, carpentry and specialist installation work such as 3D laser scanning and turnstile installation. Setup typically costs AED 12,500 to 35,000 depending on structure and the number of activities and visas included, and Dubai Municipality generally requires a dedicated technical manager to be appointed. The broader facilities management sector these companies serve is valued at over USD 14 billion, reflecting strong ongoing demand across Dubai's property market.
Why It Matters
A general maintenance company licence lets you offer a broad range of building and technical services, from AC and plumbing to specialist installation work, into a facilities management market valued at over USD 14 billion. Getting your activity list, jurisdiction and dedicated manager requirement right from the start means you can start taking on client work without gaps in your licence coverage.
Market Opportunity
The broader facilities management sector that general maintenance companies serve is valued at over USD 14 billion, reflecting strong ongoing demand.
Choose a mainland licence for unrestricted Dubai-wide trading, or a free zone licence for lower initial setup cost.
What You Can Offer
AC maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, painting and carpentry.
3D laser scanning, turnstile and access-control installation, and specialist technical works.
Tiling, general repairs and handyman services for residential and commercial clients.
Pool maintenance coordination and broader facility support services.
A full general maintenance licence can typically cover 20 to 30 or more listed activities; confirm your exact activity list with our team based on your services.
Before You Apply
Dubai Municipality generally requires a dedicated technical manager for maintenance licences.
Passport copies, activity list and manager qualification documents.
Names must avoid religious or political references and reflect your maintenance activity.
Getting Started
Decide your jurisdiction based on your target clients.
Select the specific maintenance activities you plan to offer.
Submit your preferred company name for approval.
Assign a qualified manager to oversee your maintenance works.
File your application with supporting documents.
Begin operating once your licence is issued.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical setup range | AED 12,500-35,000* |
| Activities coverable | 20-30+ maintenance and technical activities |
| Jurisdiction options | Mainland or free zone |
| Manager requirement | Dedicated technical manager generally required |
| Market context | Facilities management sector valued at over USD 14 billion |
*Indicative only, this range is sheet-sourced blending Meydan Free Zone and Paramount Zone published pricing. Confirm current pricing directly with our team before budgeting a total.
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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
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