UAE product registration, explained
Practical, government-sourced guides to registering products in Dubai and the wider UAE: which authority you need, the Montaji portal, costs, selling on Amazon.ae and noon, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Why Register
Why Product Registration Is Mandatory in the UAE
Product registration in the UAE is mandatory by law. Learn who regulates what, the real penalties, and how to sell legally.
Supplements
Sell Supplements Online in the UAE: Register First
UAE supplement brands must register with EDE or Dubai Municipality before listing on Amazon.ae, noon, or their own store.
Ecommerce
Amazon.ae and Noon: Product Registration Rules
A practical guide to UAE marketplace product registration rules for Amazon.ae and Noon sellers.
Importing
Importing into the UAE: Registration Before Customs
UAE customs will hold unregistered regulated products. Here is exactly what to do before your shipment arrives.
Cosmetics
Register Cosmetics in the UAE: A Beauty Brand Guide
Everything cosmetics and skincare brands need to register, label, and legally sell in the UAE.
Compliance
Penalties for Selling Unregistered Products in the UAE
Customs holds, fines up to AED 2 million, and marketplace delisting are the real price of skipping UAE registration.
Compliance
Top Reasons Product Registrations Get Rejected in UAE
Avoid the most common pitfalls that cause UAE product registrations to be rejected.
Licensing
UAE Trade Licence & Product Registration: What You Need
A UAE trade licence is generally required, but a licensed local agent can often fulfil that role.
Costs & Fees
Product Registration Cost in Dubai: Fee Breakdown
A clear breakdown of every cost component in UAE product registration, with indicative ranges.
Montaji
Montaji Portal Explained: What It Is and How It Works
A practical guide to Dubai Municipality's Montaji product registration portal.
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality Product Registration: Step-by-Step
A practical step-by-step guide to registering products with Dubai Municipality.
Authorities