From manufacturing and trade to food, education and transport. Find the responsible authority and the paperwork, costs and timelines available from its sources.
551 entries from GAFI’s index and 48 official guides. Index checked on 15 September 2026. Coverage reflects published records, not a guarantee of every activity or local permit. Official Arabic names are preserved for matching at the authority; unpublished details are marked explicitly. Official index
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Incorporation and activity licensing are separate steps. GAFI’s electronic route covers company details, document upload, review, payment and signing. Choose your legal form before confirming paperwork and fees; there is no single cost for every business.
ETA lists identification, a lease or ownership document, a utility bill and the company contract for legal entities. Its notice describes an ID plus written declaration route for working at the home address on the ID. The notice dates to 2022; confirm current requirements. It does not specify fees or processing time.
طلب تخصيص قطعة أرض صناعية بناء على طلب المستثمر لإقامة مشروع صناعى أو التوسع فيه
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
طلب تخصيص قطعة أرض صناعية بناء على طلب المستثمر لإقامة مشروع صناعى أو التوسع فيه
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
طرح الأراضى لإقامة مشروعات صناعية (من خلال الخريطة الصناعية)
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
طلب مد مهلة إستلام قطعة الأرض/ الوحدة الصناعية المُخصصة
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
طلب الحصول على صورة طبق الأصل من محضر استلام الأرض/ الوحدة الصناعية
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
طلب إعتذار عن استكمال المشروع بعد تخصيص الأرض/ الوحدة الصناعية
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
مهلة استخراج رخصة البناء / تنفيذ الاساسات الانشائية
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
التقدم بمستندات إثبات الجدية لمراحل البرنامج الزمنى والإفراج عن الضمان المالى (إن وجد).
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
التظلم من قرار إلغاء تخصيص أو فسخ عقد الأرض/ الوحدة الصناعية
الهيئة العامة للتنمية الصناعية
Costs, paperwork, timing & steps
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
This is an official index entry, not a complete requirements checklist. The index did not supply this entry’s fees, documents or timing. Consult the authority’s guide or request its current requirements.
Cost
Not provided in the index; this does not mean the service is free.
Required documents
Check the sector guides below and quote the license name and reference when contacting the authority.
Processing time
Not published for this entry; depends on the complete file and approvals.
Validity & renewal
No validity period was established from the reviewed sources for this entry. Ask the authority for expiry, renewal and follow-up conditions; processing time is not license validity.
Application steps
Start with the authority’s guide, identify the exact activity, legal form and location, then confirm documents, fees and the application route before paying.
Suggest an addition or request a new activity. We review submissions before publishing.
Before applying, identify the exact activity, legal form, address and area. Ask the authority about prior approvals, fees and taxes, validity and renewal. Incorporation does not authorize a regulated activity, and absence from this index does not establish an exemption.