The Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi revealed that the customs exemption for industrial facilities, which is obtained from the Department of Industrial Development of the Department, includes five types of exemptions: the exemptions on machines and equipment, spare parts, and building materials needed by the industrial project, as well as materials Primary, intermediate, and semi-finished goods.
The department stated to «Emirates Today» that there are three steps that industrial establishments must take to obtain customs exemption, explaining that the first step is to apply for an immediate customs exemption request through the customs system or through customs clearance offices, while the second step is the payment of fees For the customs exemption treatment, which amounts to 250 dirhams per transaction, and thirdly, to obtain an immediate result of the exemption through the system.
The department called for obtaining the immediate license for new projects for various activities, especially industrial activities, noting that the license is issued electronically in less than four minutes, as it constitutes a facilitation of the procedures, and a stimulating launch for business leaders and investors in various sectors, especially industrial ones.
She stated that her industry office carries out periodic inspections of industrial installations, to ensure their compliance with laws and the regulatory framework for safety standards, and to verify their compliance with the requirements of industrial licenses.
The department pointed out the importance of the announcement of the Industrial Development Bureau in Abu Dhabi, recently, to invest 60 million dirhams in a new batch of emerging and investment companies that include five innovative companies emerging, with the aim of supporting technology companies.
The Department of Economic Development outlines 3 steps to obtain exemptions.