The UAE’s rapid urbanisation, industrial growth, and increasing focus on sustainability have created a robust demand for various waste and scrap materials. This presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the wholesale of waste and scrap.
The industry is driven by several key factors. The UAE’s thriving industrial sector generates substantial quantities of waste and scrap, including metal scraps, electronic waste, and construction debris. This provides a steady supply of materials for businesses engaged in wholesale and recycling. There is a growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental protection in the UAE. Government initiatives and public awareness campaigns are encouraging businesses and individuals to adopt more environmentally friendly practices, including proper waste management and recycling. This creates a favourable market for companies that offer sustainable waste management solutions. Recycling waste and scrap materials can be economically advantageous. By transforming waste into valuable resources, businesses can generate revenue and contribute to the circular economy. Additionally, recycling can reduce the need for raw materials, lowering production costs and environmental impact.
If you want to set up a Waste, Scrap and Raw Materials Business in the UAE, these are the business activities you can choose:
4669.00 – Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products n.e.c.
This category encompasses the wholesale trade of various waste and scrap materials that do not fall under the more specific categories mentioned earlier. This includes items like metal scrap, electronic waste, construction waste, and other materials that are recovered for recycling or reuse. The wholesale process involves purchasing these materials, sorting, separating, and preparing them for further processing or resale. While the waste or scrap may have a remaining value, the primary focus is on the recovery and redistribution of these materials.
4669.01 – Wholesale of industrial chemicals: • Aniline, printing ink, essential oils, industrial gases, chemical glues, colouring matter, synthetic resin, methanol, paraffin, scents and flavourings, soda, industrial salt, acids and sulphurs, starch derivates etc.
This category includes the wholesale trade of a wide range of industrial chemicals used in various manufacturing processes. These chemicals can include aniline, printing ink, essential oils, industrial gases, chemical glues, colouring matter, synthetic resin, methanol, paraffin, scents and flavourings, soda, industrial salt, acids, sulfurs, starch derivatives, and other similar products. The wholesale process involves purchasing these chemicals from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to industrial customers who use them in their production processes.
4669.02 – Wholesale of fertilisers and agrochemical products
This category focuses on the wholesale trade of products used in agriculture and horticulture. These products include fertilisers, which provide essential nutrients to plants, and agrochemical products, such as pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, which help control pests and diseases. The wholesale process involves purchasing these products from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and other buyers in the agricultural sector.
4669.03 – Wholesale of plastic materials in primary forms
This category deals with the wholesale trade of plastic materials in their raw or primary form. These materials include plastics like polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, and others. The wholesale process involves purchasing these materials from plastic manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to manufacturers who use them to create various plastic products.
4669.04 – Wholesale of rubber
This category encompasses the wholesale trade of rubber, a natural or synthetic material used in a wide range of products. The wholesale process involves purchasing rubber from producers or suppliers and selling it to manufacturers who use it to create products like tires, gaskets, hoses, and other rubber goods.
4669.05 – Wholesale of textile fibres etc.
This category includes the wholesale trade of textile fibres, which are used to create fabrics and other textile products. These fibres can be natural, such as cotton, wool, and silk, or synthetic, such as nylon, polyester, and acrylic. The wholesale process involves purchasing these fibres from producers or suppliers and selling them to textile manufacturers who use them to create fabrics and other textile products.
4669.06 – Wholesale of paper in bulk
This category focuses on the wholesale trade of paper in large quantities. The paper can be in various forms, such as pulp, sheets, or rolls. The wholesale process involves purchasing paper from paper mills or suppliers and selling it to paper distributors, printers, and other businesses that use paper in large quantities.
4669.07 – Wholesale of precious stones
This category involves the wholesale trade of precious stones, which are valuable minerals used in jewellery and other luxury items. Precious stones include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and other similar gemstones. The wholesale process involves purchasing these stones from suppliers, often through auctions or direct deals, and selling them to jewellers, manufacturers, or other buyers in the precious stones industry.
4669.08 – Wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap and materials for recycling, including collecting, sorting, separating, stripping of used goods such as cars in order to obtain reusable parts, packing and repacking, storage and delivery, but without a real transformation process. additionally, the purchased and sold waste has a remaining value.
This category encompasses the wholesale trade of various metal and non-metal waste and scrap materials. This includes items like metal scrap (e.g., steel, copper, aluminium), electronic waste, construction waste, and other materials that are recovered for recycling or reuse. The wholesale process involves collecting, sorting, separating, and preparing these materials for further processing or resale. While the waste or scrap may have a remaining value, the primary focus is on the recovery and redistribution of these materials.
4669.09 – Dismantling of automobiles, computers, televisions and other equipment to obtain and re-sell usable parts
This category specifically refers to the activity of dismantling used automobiles, computers, televisions, and other electronic equipment to obtain and resell usable parts. This process involves breaking down these items into their individual components, which can then be repaired, refurbished, or sold as spare parts. It is a specialised form of recycling that focuses on recovering valuable components from end-of-life products.
4669.10 – Raw Materials Trading
This category is a broader term that can encompass the wholesale trade of various raw materials, including those mentioned in the other categories. It may include agricultural products, minerals, metals, and other natural resources that are used as inputs in manufacturing processes. The specific raw materials traded under this category would depend on the context and the specific products being wholesale.
4669.11 – Textiles & Fabrics waste Trading
This category focuses on the wholesale trade of waste textiles and fabrics. This includes used clothing, fabric scraps, and other textile materials that are no longer suitable for their original purpose. The wholesale process involves collecting, sorting, and preparing these materials for recycling or reuse. The recovered textiles can be used for various purposes, such as creating new fabrics, insulation materials, or other products.
4669.12 – Wholesale of Filling and Packaging Material Trading
This category deals with the wholesale trade of materials used for filling and packaging products. These materials can include items like foam, bubble wrap, cardboard boxes, plastic bags, and other materials used to protect and package goods during transportation and storage. The wholesale process involves purchasing these materials from suppliers and selling them to businesses that need them for packaging their products.
4669.13 – Wholesale of Upholstery Material and Outfit Trading
This category focuses on the wholesale trade of materials and supplies used in the upholstery industry. This includes fabrics, foam, padding, springs, and other components used to create upholstered furniture. The wholesale process involves purchasing these materials from suppliers and selling them to upholstery manufacturers or workshops.
4669.14 – Wholesale of Plastic Bags and Containers Trading
This category deals with the wholesale trade of plastic bags and containers used for packaging and storage. This includes various types of plastic bags, such as shopping bags, garbage bags, and packaging bags, as well as plastic containers of different sizes and shapes. The wholesale process involves purchasing these products from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to businesses that need them for packaging their products.
4669.15 – Adhesives Trading
This category encompasses the wholesale trade of adhesives, which are substances used to bond materials together. Adhesives can be used in various applications, such as construction, manufacturing, and crafts. The wholesale process involves purchasing adhesives from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to businesses or individuals who need them for their specific applications.
4669.16 – Gum & Glue Trading
This category is similar to the previous one and includes the wholesale trade of gums and glues. Gums and glues are used for various purposes, including bonding materials, creating adhesives, and thickening substances. The wholesale process involves purchasing these products from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to businesses or individuals who need them for their specific applications.
4669.17 – Caps & Lids Trading
This category focuses on the wholesale trade of caps and lids used in packaging various products. Caps and lids can be used for bottles, jars, containers, and other types of packaging. The wholesale process involves purchasing these products from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to businesses that need them for packaging their products.
4669.18 – Goods Wholesalers
This category is a general term that can encompass the wholesale trade of various goods that do not fall under the more specific categories mentioned earlier. It may include a wide range of products, depending on the specific wholesaler and their area of specialisation.
4669.79 – Used Cooking Oils Trading
This category focuses on the wholesale trade of used cooking oils. Used cooking oils can be recycled and converted into biodiesel or other products. The wholesale process involves collecting used cooking oils from restaurants, hotels, and other commercial establishments and selling them to companies that process and recycle them.
4669.83 – Medical Gas Trading
This category deals with the wholesale trade of medical gases used in healthcare settings. Medical gases include oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and other gases used for medical treatments and procedures. The wholesale process involves purchasing these gases from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
4669.89 – Non Edible Oil Trading
This category encompasses the wholesale trade of non-edible oils, which are oils that are not intended for human consumption. Non-edible oils can be used for various industrial purposes, such as lubrication, manufacturing, and cleaning. The wholesale process involves purchasing these oils from manufacturers or suppliers and selling them to businesses that need them for their specific applications.
This class excludes the collection of household and industrial waste, the treatment of waste for disposal purposes, the processing of waste and scrap into secondary raw materials requiring a real transformation process, the dismantling of automobiles, computers, televisions, and other equipment for materials recovery, the shredding of cars by mechanical means, ship-breaking, and the retail sale of second-hand goods.
Third-party Approval: 4669.00 needs approval from the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) / Waste Department (Sharjah Municipality) post-license, 4669.07 needs Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) approval post-license, 4669.08 needs post-license approval from the Waste Department (Sharjah Municipality), and 4669.09 needs third-party approval from Sharjah Municipality after the license is issued.
The other business activities do not require third-party approval.
Filing of Economic Substance Returns: This requirement applies to 4669.00, but not the other business activities mentioned in this article.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: This requirement applies to 4669.00, but not the other business activities mentioned in this article.
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