The UAE is experiencing a booming demand for electronic components. As the nation rapidly transforms into a tech hub, industries like telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics are expanding at an unprecedented pace. This growing reliance on imported parts creates a significant potential for local manufacturers to fill a critical gap in the supply chain.
For entrepreneurs, this presents a golden opportunity. With a UAE trade license, you can establish an electronic component manufacturing business and tap into a vast and growing market. The government’s strong support for innovation and industrial development, combined with the country’s strategic location, makes it an ideal place to set up operations.
With a strategic approach, you can position your business to not only meet the domestic demand but also explore export opportunities to the wider region and beyond.
These are some of the business activities you can choose under your license when you set up an Electronic Components manufacturing business:
2610.00 – Manufacture of electronic components and boards
The manufacture of electronic components and boards encompasses the production of the fundamental building blocks for electronic devices. This industry involves creating semiconductors, the foundation of modern electronics, including microprocessors, integrated circuits, diodes, and transistors. Additionally, it encompasses the production of passive components like capacitors, resistors, and inductors, which are essential for electronic circuits. Interconnection components such as printed circuit boards, electronic connectors, and cables form the backbone of electronic devices. Furthermore, this classification includes the production of specialised components like display components (LCD, LED, plasma), input/output devices, and various other components such as electronic crystals, solenoids, switches, and transducers. Essentially, it covers the manufacturing of the core elements that underpin the functionality of electronic products.
2610.01 – Manufacture of capacitors, electronic
Capacitor manufacturing involves the production of electronic components capable of storing electrical energy. This process includes the design, development, and production of various capacitor types such as ceramic, electrolytic, film, and tantalum capacitors. It encompasses activities like material sourcing, component assembly, testing, quality control, and packaging. Businesses in this sector may specialise in specific capacitor types, applications (e.g., automotive, industrial, consumer electronics), or capacitor technologies.
2610.02 – Manufacture of resistors, electronic
This involves the production of electronic components that oppose the flow of electric current. Resistor manufacturing includes designing, producing, and testing different resistor types like carbon film, metal film, wire-wound, and thick-film resistors. Businesses in this sector may focus on specific resistor values, tolerances, and power ratings.
2610.03 – Manufacture of microprocessors
This involves the complex process of designing, developing, and producing the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. It encompasses activities like chip design, semiconductor fabrication, packaging, and testing. Microprocessor manufacturing requires advanced technological capabilities and substantial research and development.
2610.04 – Manufacture of bare printed circuit boards
This involves the production of the foundation for electronic assemblies. Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing includes designing, etching, drilling, and plating copper-clad laminate sheets to create conductive pathways for electronic components. Businesses in this sector may specialise in different PCB types (rigid, flexible, multilayer), board sizes, and manufacturing processes.
2610.05 – Manufacture of electron tubes
While a declining industry, this involves producing vacuum tubes, which were once essential components in electronic devices. It includes the design, manufacturing, and testing of various tube types, such as cathode-ray tubes (CRTs) and vacuum tubes for audio amplifiers.
2610.06 – Manufacture of electronic connectors
This encompasses the production of components used to connect electronic devices or circuits. Connector manufacturing involves designing, molding, and assembling connectors with various pin configurations, sizes, and types (e.g., USB, HDMI, RJ45). Businesses in this sector may focus on specific connector types, industries (automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics), or connector applications.
2610.07 – Manufacture of integrated circuits (analog, digital or hybrid)
This involves the design, fabrication, and packaging of complex electronic circuits on a single semiconductor chip. It encompasses processes like chip design, photolithography, etching, and assembly. Integrated circuit manufacturing requires advanced cleanroom facilities and specialised equipment.
2610.08 – Manufacture of diodes, transistors and related discrete devices
This involves producing individual electronic components with specific functions. It includes the design, manufacturing, and testing of diodes, transistors, and other semiconductor devices. Businesses in this sector may specialise in different device types or applications.
2610.09 – Manufacture of inductors (e.g. chokes, coils, transformers), electronic component type
This entails the production of electronic components that store energy in a magnetic field. Inductor manufacturing involves designing, winding, and assembling coils, chokes, and transformers. Businesses in this sector may specialise in different inductor types, sizes, and applications, such as audio, power electronics, and RF circuits.
2610.10 – Manufacture of electronic crystals and crystal assemblies
This involves the production of quartz crystals used for frequency control in electronic devices. Crystal manufacturing includes growing quartz crystals, slicing, polishing, and assembling them into oscillators. Businesses in this sector may specialise in different crystal frequencies, precision levels, and applications.
2610.11 – Manufacture of solenoids, switches and transducers for electronic applications
This entails the production of electronic components that convert energy from one form to another. Solenoid manufacturing involves designing and producing electromagnetic coils, while switch manufacturing focuses on various switch types (toggle, push-button, rotary). Transducer manufacturing involves converting physical quantities (e.g., pressure, temperature, light) into electrical signals.
2610.12 – Manufacture of dice or wafers, semiconductor, finished or semi-finished
This involves producing the raw material for integrated circuits. Wafer manufacturing is a highly specialised process requiring advanced cleanroom facilities and precise equipment.
2610.13 – Manufacture of interface cards (e.g. sound, video, controllers, network, modems)
This involves designing and producing circuit boards that enable communication and interaction between different electronic devices. Interface card manufacturing includes component selection, circuit design, PCB layout, assembly, and testing.
2610.14 – Manufacture of display components (plasma, polymer, LCD)
This involves producing components for displaying visual information. Display component manufacturing includes designing, producing, and assembling display panels, backlights, and other related components.
2610.15 – Manufacture of light-emitting diodes (LED)
This involves producing semiconductor devices that emit light when an electric current passes through them. LED manufacturing includes chip design, wafer fabrication, packaging, and testing.
2610.17 – Manufacture of printer cables, monitor cables, USB cables, connectors etc.
This involves producing cables and connectors for connecting electronic devices. Cable manufacturing includes selecting appropriate conductors, insulation, and shielding materials, while connector manufacturing focuses on designing and assembling connectors with various pin configurations.
This business activity excludes the printing of smart cards, manufacture of modems (carrier equipment), manufacture of computer and television displays, manufacture of X-ray tubes and similar irradiation devices, manufacture of optical equipment and instruments, manufacture of similar devices for electrical applications, manufacture of lighting ballasts, manufacture of electrical relays, manufacture of electrical wiring devices, and manufacture of complete equipment which is classified elsewhere based on complete equipment classification.
- Third-party Approval: These business activities do not require third-party approval.
- Filing of Economic Substance Returns: This requirement does not apply to the business activities mentioned in this article.
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: This requirement does not apply to the business activities mentioned in this article.
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