Licensing of a marketing office

Service Description

This service allows customers to apply for a license to establish a pharmaceutical facility to represent companies, pharmaceutical factories and international medical supplies registered in the country.

Service Process

• Log in using UAE PASS to start the service
• Submit the application for initial approval
• Attach the required documents
• Issue the permit to the owner.
• Submit an application for initial inspection.
• Pay the fees
• Complete the licenses related to various government authorities (such as Civil Defense and others).
• Submit applications for licensing medical staff (pharmacists) through the Ministry of Health and Prevention website.
• Submit an application for final inspection.
• Pay the fees
• Submit an application to obtain final approval.
• Attach the required documents
• Pay the fees
• Issue the license for the marketing office.

Conditions & Requirements

• The following technical and health conditions must be met in pharmaceutical facilities

Required Documents

• Initial Approval:
• Copy of the Memorandum of Association of the marketing office or its Article of Association
• Official and legalized representation document authorizing the Marketing Office to represent the registered Marketing Authorization Holder (the applying Marketing Office must be a representative of a registered Marketing Authorization Holder in the Emirate Drug Establishment)
• Copy of the owner’s valid passport and Emirates ID, and a copy of the Family Book for the owner (if the owner is a UAE national)
• Completion of the “Owner introductory statements Form
• Copy of the tenancy contract of the marketing office
• Copy of the engineering drawing of the office’s site approved by a consultant
• Initial inspection of the marketing office
• Final approval (Issue Facility License):
• Licensed pharmacist in charge of the marketing office
• Copy of the commercial license issued by the Department of Economic Development or the licensing authority in free zones
• Civil Defense Certificate
• Final inspection report

FAQ’s

• Is it possible for a non-citizen to own a pharmaceutical establishment?
• Yes , after provide official approval from internal authority ( ECONOMIC DEPT ) for sharing percentage