Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Manufacturing of goods is a Qualifying Activity. Forensic audit focuses on the technical specifications of the machinery; if the equipment is deemed 'peripheral' to a computer system, it falls under ISIC 2620 and may be subject to different nexus or exclusion rules depending on the specific Free Zone's regulatory scope.

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Legal Reference

Article 2, Clause 1(a) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

Audit Red Flag

Misclassification of multi-function devices (MFDs) that function as computer peripherals to circumvent the 'except computers' exclusion.

3 licensable activities under this classification

Calculators ManufacturingExternal approval required

Office Tools ManufacturingNo external approval required

Typewriter ManufacturingExternal approval required

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