Sector-Specific Expertise Across 16+ Industries
Movoo brings deep regulatory knowledge and government relationships across every major UAE industry sector — from fintech to healthcare, energy to media.
Industries Requiring Government Pre-Approval
These industries require additional regulatory approvals from specific UAE government authorities. Government fees listed are estimates and vary based on business complexity and investor readiness.
| Industry | Governing Authority | Est. Gov. Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
Financial Services, Crypto & Digital Assets Banks, financial institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, insurance companies, and digital asset businesses. | SCA, DFSA, VARA, Central Bank UAE | $80,000 – $300,000 |
Gold & Precious Metals Gold trading, precious metals, and jewelry businesses. | DLD/DMCC & SIRA | $5,000 – $50,000 |
Energy, Oil & Gas Energy production, oil and gas exploration, and related services. | DEWA, Ministry of Energy | $25,000 – $150,000 |
Construction, Engineering & Real Estate Construction companies, engineering firms, and real estate developers. | RERA, DLD, Dubai Municipality, SIRA | $15,000 – $150,000 |
Healthcare & Medical Services Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and medical service providers. | DHA, Ministry of Health | $20,000 – $100,000 |
Education & Training Schools, universities, training centers, and educational institutions. | KHDA | $10,000 – $80,000 |
Transportation & Logistics Transport companies, logistics providers, and freight businesses. | RTA, Dubai Customs, DCAA, SIRA | $10,000 – $70,000 |
Telecommunications & Technology Telecom operators, technology companies, and IT service providers. | TDRA, SIRA | $10,000 – $60,000 |
Food, Restaurants & Hospitality Restaurants, hotels, food manufacturing, and hospitality businesses. | Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense | $5,000 – $40,000 |
Media & Advertising Media companies, advertising agencies, and content creators. | UAE Media Council | $5,000 – $25,000 |
* Government fees are estimates only. Final fees depend on business activity complexity, investor readiness, and regulatory review timeline.
Industries with Standard Licensing
These industries follow standard commercial or professional licensing procedures with faster setup timelines.
Investment & Holding Companies
Investment vehicles, holding structures, and portfolio management.
Consultancy & Professional Services
Management consulting, legal advisory, and professional services.
Trading & Import/Export
General trading, import/export, and commodity trading businesses.
Technology, Fintech & AI Companies
Tech startups, fintech companies, and AI-driven businesses.
Conference, Event & Management
Event management, conference organizing, and entertainment businesses.
Real Estate Services
Property development, brokerage, leasing, and real estate investment services across residential and commercial sectors.