Yes. Regulated medical device trading requires DHA or MOHAP external approval before DET licence issuance.
Medical Trading
Medical Equipment Trading License Dubai
Trade medical devices and healthcare equipment in Dubai — KPM Global Services coordinates DET trade licence, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) approvals, and import compliance for regulated medical product categories.
- DHA & MOHAP
- Regulated Trading
- Import Compliance
Med Device Licence
Medical Equipment Trading License Dubai
1Classify
2Approve
3Licence
4Import
Sector-regulated trading
Health authority NOC before DET licence.
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Overview
Medical equipment trading licence in Dubai explained
Medical equipment trading in Dubai requires a DET commercial licence with healthcare-related activity codes plus external approval from Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) depending on product classification and distribution scope.
Regulated categories include diagnostic devices, surgical instruments, dental equipment, laboratory supplies, and consumables. Importers must comply with UAE medical device registration rules, product classification standards, and warehouse conditions approved by health authorities.
KPM Global Services maps your product portfolio to correct activity codes, coordinates DHA or MOHAP NOC applications, and structures mainland or free zone licensing aligned with distribution channels and hospital supply contracts.
Who This Is For
Medical equipment trading clients
- Medical device distributors supplying UAE hospitals and clinics
- Dental and laboratory equipment importers entering Dubai market
- Diagnostic and imaging equipment traders with manufacturer agency agreements
- Healthcare consumables wholesalers serving pharmacies and facilities
- International med-tech brands establishing UAE distribution entity
- Existing traders adding regulated medical device activity to licence
How We Help
Medical equipment licence support
Product classification
Map devices to DHA/MOHAP categories and determine registration requirements per SKU.
Authority NOC
Prepare and submit DHA or MOHAP external approval for DET activity.
Activity & licence setup
Configure DET or free zone licence with correct medical trading activity.
Warehouse compliance
Advise on storage facility requirements for regulated medical products.
Import code registration
Coordinate customs import code and product registration workflows.
Ongoing regulatory support
Track device registration renewals and authority circular updates.
Process
Medical equipment trading licence steps
- 1
Product review
Catalogue devices and classify under UAE medical device regulations.
- 2
Authority application
Submit DHA or MOHAP approval with product list and warehouse details.
- 3
DET initial approval
Obtain DET activity consent referencing health authority NOC.
- 4
Licence issuance
Complete trade licence registration with approved medical trading activity.
- 5
Import setup
Register import code and initiate product registration for regulated devices.
- 6
Operational compliance
Establish quality documentation, VAT registration, and distribution agreements.
Documents
Medical equipment trading licence documents
- Shareholder and manager passport copies
- Product catalogue with manufacturer details and classification
- Manufacturer or principal agency agreement for distributed brands
- Warehouse lease and layout plan meeting health authority storage rules
- Manager qualifications in healthcare or medical device industry
- Business plan describing distribution channels and client segments
- Ejari tenancy for mainland office and warehouse address
- MOA and corporate documents for company shareholders
Pricing
Medical equipment trading licence cost factors
Regulated medical trading carries premium activity fees and authority approval costs.
- DET or free zone trade licence fees for medical equipment activity
- DHA or MOHAP external approval and product registration charges
- Warehouse facility meeting health authority storage requirements
- Import code registration and customs compliance setup
- Product registration fees per medical device category
Product registration costs scale with device portfolio size. KPM Global Services quotes after product classification review.
Timeline
Medical equipment trading licence timeline
1–2 weeks
Classification
Products mapped to regulatory categories and activity codes.
3–6 weeks
Authority NOC
DHA or MOHAP approval processed with product documentation.
1–2 weeks
Licence issuance
Trade licence issued after external approval confirmation.
4–8 weeks
Product registration
Device registrations completed for import and distribution.
Avoid Mistakes
Medical equipment trading licence mistakes
- Trading medical devices under general trading activity without health authority NOC
- Importing regulated devices before product registration is approved
- Using warehouse facilities that do not meet DHA storage requirements
- Mixing pharmaceutical and device activities without separate approvals
- Ignoring MOHAP versus DHA jurisdiction based on product type and emirate
- Assuming free zone licence alone permits mainland hospital supply contracts
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on medical equipment trading licence in Dubai from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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