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UAE Sponsorship / PRO Services LawCabinet Resolution No. (48) of 2019 Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (48) of 2019

قرار مجلس الوزراء في شأن رسوم خدمات الترخيص لشركات الأمن الخاصة

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
July 4, 2019
Effective from
July 7, 2019
Articles
7
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

Sets out the fee structure for licensing services provided to private security companies by UAE government authorities as of July 2019.

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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7 articles

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    Article 1

    Article (1) Definitions In application of Provisions of this Resolution, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned to them, unless the context indicates otherwise: State : United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ministry : Ministry of Interior. Minister : Minister of Interior.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Service Fees In consideration of services of licensing private security companies provided by the Ministry and included in the table attached to this resolution, the Ministry shall collect the fees indicated for each service.

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    Article 3

    Article (3) Fees Amendment The Cabinet shall be competent to make any amendments concerning the fees stipulated in this Resolution, either through addition, omission or adjustment.

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    Article 4

    Article (4) Final Provisions a. The fees set out in this Resolution shall be collected by the means determined by the Ministry of Finance. b. For the purpose of paying the fees set out in Article (2) of this Resolution, a part of a day shall be deemed to be a full day and the part of a month shall be deemed a full month.

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    Article 5

    Article (5) Issuance of Executive Resolutions The Minister shall issue the resolutions necessary for the enforcement of the provisions of this Resolution.

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    Article 6

    Article (6) Repeals The Cabinet Resolution No. (33) of 2008 on the Application Fees for Licensing Private Security Companies shall be repealed. Any provision that contravenes or contradicts the provisions of this resolution shall also be repealed.

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    Article 7

    Article (7) Publication and Enforcement This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force on July 07, 2019. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us: On: 1 Dhul Qidah 1440 H Corresponding to: 4 July 2019 G

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2019 Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies 4 Annex 1 Table of Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies Attached to the Cabinet Resolution No. (48) of 2019 Serial No. Description of service type Service fee in AED 1 Obtain the security approval 500 2 Issue or renew a security escort license 20,000 Issue or renew a money transfer license 125,000 4 Issue or renew a cash centre license 50,000 5 Issue or renew a hotel security license 10,000 6 Issue or renew a bank security license 10,000 7 Issue or renew a hospital security license 10,000 8 Issue or renew an airport security license 20,000 9 Issue or renew a vital installation security license 20,000 10 Issue or renew an event security license 10,000 11 Issue or renew a VIP security license 40,000 12 Issue or renew a training institute security license 25,000 13 Obtain the individual license 100 14 Issue or renew a security director license 500 15 Issue or renew a security supervisor license 1,000 16 Issue or renew a security trainer license 500 17 Issue or renew a security guard license 500 18 Security officer test 300

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2019 Regarding the Fees for Services of Licensing Private Security Companies 5 19 Issue a replacement for a lost or damaged security license 1,500 20 Issue a replacement for a lost or damaged individual license 300 21 Security escort for each security guard per day 2,000

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Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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