Author: Hanoof Al Naama
Published: May 27, 2024
The electrical services business in the UAE is a thriving sector that caters to both residential and commercial needs. Electrical contractors typically handle large-scale projects, such as installation of systems from scratch whilst working in tandem with construction crews. On the other hand, electricians—who may or may not be attached to an electrical company—handle facets of the job such as repairs and maintenance on a smaller scale.
Under residential services, electrical companies provide the following:
On the commercial front, an electrical service company carries out:
Electrical service providers need to:
Quality is of top priority, including ensuring that all work adheres to local building codes and electrical safety standards.
Setting up an electrical services company in the UAE can be extremely profitable. SPC Free Zone offers instant licensing, streamlining your business set-up with the following benefits:
Whether you plan to involve your company in large-scale operations at a commercial property or minor repairs at residential apartments, this activity is recommended.
Repairing electrical equipment is a multi-step process:
This business activity includes seven sub-activities that enable the repair and maintenance of specific types of equipment:
| Activity Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3314.01 | Repair and maintenance of power, distribution, and specialty transformers |
| 3314.02 | Repair and maintenance of electric motors, generators, and motor generator sets |
| 3314.03 | Repair and maintenance of switchgear and switchboard apparatus |
| 3314.04 | Repair and maintenance of relays and industrial controls |
| 3314.05 | Repair and maintenance of primary and storage batteries |
| 3314.06 | Repair and maintenance of electric lighting equipment |
| 3314.07 | Repair and maintenance of current-carrying wiring devices and non current-carrying wiring devices for wiring electrical circuits |
Technicians with this license cannot repair or maintain:
A technician who's good at what they do will also be up-to-date on the latest safety codes and newer, available equipment. These specialists have the potential to thrive in this sector, particularly through verbal recommendations and a good marketing strategy.
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Third-party Approval | No third-party approvals are required for this business activity |
| Filing of Economic Substance Return | Business activity 3314.00 is exempt from this requirement |
| Anti-Money Laundering Compliance | Business activity 3314.00 is exempt from this requirement |
A complex task that involves electrician skills and expertise, electrical installations in the UAE involve multiple stages.
Stage 1: Planning and Design
Stage 2: Material Selection and Procurement
Stage 3: Installation
Stage 4: Verification
With this business activity, electrical service companies can take on projects that involve the installation of electrical systems in all types of buildings and civil engineering structures.
Wiring Categories Enabled:
Other Installations Include:
Under this license, service providers cannot:
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Third-party Approval | Third-party approval from the Sharjah Municipality/Dubai Civil Defense is required for this business activity |
| Filing of Economic Substance Return | Business activity 4321.00 is exempt from this requirement |
| Anti-Money Laundering Compliance | Business activity 4321.00 is exempt from this requirement |
Electrical network and distribution engineering services deal with the planning, design, and implementation of systems that deliver electricity from power plants to end users.
Transmission Systems
Transmission systems focus on the high-voltage network carrying electricity over long distances from power generation plants (like solar farms or wind farms) to substations located closer to cities or towns.
Distribution Systems
Distribution systems involve designing the medium and low voltage network that distributes electricity from substations to individual buildings or neighborhoods.
These electrical experts are involved in:
For large-scale projects like skyscrapers, apartments, office buildings, and new neighborhoods, competent electrical network and distribution services are essential.
Working in conjunction with architects and engineers, electricians come into play during the construction stage. These experts are present during:
Specific activities are prohibited with this license, including:
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Third-party Approval | Third-party approval from the Sharjah Municipality is required for this business activity |
| Filing of Economic Substance Return | Business activity 7110.38 is exempt from this requirement |
| Anti-Money Laundering Compliance | Business activity 7110.38 is exempt from this requirement |
| Activity Code | Activity Name | Third-Party Approval Required | Economic Substance Return | AML Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3314.00 | Repair of electrical equipment | No | Exempt | Exempt |
| 4321.00 | Electrical installation | Yes (Sharjah Municipality/Dubai Civil Defense) | Exempt | Exempt |
| 7110.38 | Electrical Network & Distribution Engineering Services | Yes (Sharjah Municipality) | Exempt | Exempt |
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