Customs and bonded warehousing structures
Free zone introductions with the customs infrastructure your freight model actually needs.
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- Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
INDUSTRY · LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT
Logistics & Transport Setup in the UAE
Freight, last-mile delivery and fleet licensing, paired with customs registration and free zone warehousing structures.
At a glance
- DED, RTA and Dubai CustomsGoverning authority
- Freight forwarders, last-mile, 3PLBest suited to
- Commercial licence plus free zone optionTypical structure
- Scales with fleet and warehouse sizeVisa scope
What licensing looks like for logistics and transport
Freight forwarding, courier and warehousing activities are licensed under logistics-specific codes, and the right jurisdiction often depends on whether you need bonded customs warehousing, which free zones such as JAFZA and Dubai South are built to provide.
Businesses running their own delivery or transport fleet need RTA permits for the vehicles themselves, separate from the trade licence, and this is a step that catches out last-mile and courier startups if it is not planned for early.
Free zone logistics hubs give bonded warehousing, customs efficiency and proximity to ports and airports, which matters if your model depends on fast cross-border movement of goods.
What We Handle
What we handle for logistics businesses
RTA fleet permit coordination
Vehicle and fleet permits planned alongside your trade licence, not left as an afterthought.
Logistics hub introductions
Access to free zones built for logistics, including JAFZA and Dubai South.
Multi-emirate distribution planning
Structures that support distribution across more than one emirate as your network grows.
Requirements
What you will need to begin
Passport copies of all shareholders
Logistics activity selection: freight, courier or warehousing
Warehouse or free zone facility, including bonded warehousing if required
RTA permit application, for fleet operators
Proposed trade names, in order of preference
Customs registration for cross-border freight
Ready to license your logistics or transport business?
Tell us your activity and we will map the exact licences and approvals you need — free, in writing.
Free consultation Exact cost in writing Response in under 5 minutes