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Department of Economy and Tourism — Trade Licensing · Rulebook
Free zone establishments operating in Dubai (ECR 11/2025)

Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025 Regulating the Conduct of Free Zone Establishments' Activities outside the Free Zone in Dubai — DET branch licence or permit, conditions, separate accounts, fees, one-year transition (Articles 1-15, read in full),
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Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025 Regulating the Conduct of Free Zone Establishments' Activities outside the Free Zone in Dubai — DET branch licence or permit, conditions, separate accounts, fees, one-year transition (Articles 1-15, read in full) is one of the rulebooks issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism — Trade Licensing. For compliance officers, legal teams, and advisors working under this regime, finding the right article quickly matters. Lexara indexes the full text of Free zone establishments operating in Dubai (ECR 11/2025) and makes it searchable two ways: full-text and keyword search for rapid lookup, and AI Explorer for natural-language questions answered with citations to the exact article.

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Executive Council Resolution 11 of 2025 (free zone establishments operating in Dubai)

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  1. Exec Council Res 11/2025 Art 3(a)-(b)Conduct outside the Free Zone

    Free Zone Establishments must obtain a DET branch Licence to conduct activities outside the Free Zone and maintain separate financial records.

  2. Exec Council Res 11/2025 Art 3(c)Conduct outside the Free Zone

    Establishments intending to conduct activities outside Dubai must obtain necessary licenses and permits from relevant entities in that jurisdiction.

  3. Exec Council Res 11/2025 Art 4(b), 5(a)Licences

    To obtain a DET branch Licence in Dubai, the establishment must follow application procedures, obtain approvals, and meet specified conditions.

  4. Exec Council Res 11/2025 Art 6(a)Licences

    Free zone establishments in Dubai must apply for licenses, submit required documents, and pay an annual fee to operate.

  5. Exec Council Res 11/2025 Art 7Permits

    Free zone establishments must apply for a temporary permit that lasts six months, covering limited activities and requiring various approvals and fees.

  6. Exec Council Res 11/2025 Art 13Transition

    Businesses operating outside their Free Zones in Dubai must comply with specific regulations within one year of the effective date, with potential extensions.

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Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. (11) of 2025 Regulating the Conduct of Free Zone Establishments' Activities outside the Free Zone in Dubai — DET branch licence or permit, conditions, separate accounts, fees, one-year transition (Articles 1-15, read in full) is issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism — Trade Licensing and has applied since 3 March 2025. It has 6 articles across 1 chapters.

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