MOFMR licensing
Registration & Licence
Apply for fisheries licences and register your business with MOFMR. Select a category below to view eligibility, required documents, fees, and step-by-step instructions.
Choose your registration category
Each card links to eligibility, documents, fees, and step-by-step instructions for that licence type.
Agents
Licensed representatives for fisheries imports, exports, and port clearances.
Vessels
Registration and licensing for commercial and artisanal fishing vessels.
Dhows
Licence for traditional dhows and sail-powered coastal craft.
Fishermen
Individual fisher registration and artisanal fishing permit.
Exporters
Licence to export fresh, frozen, and processed fish products.
Plant Processing
Licence for fish processing plants and value-add facilities.
Cold Chain Storage
Registration for ice plants, cold rooms, and refrigerated storage.
Fish Business Trades
Licence for fish traders, retailers, and market operators.
Fish Truck Transporters
Permit for refrigerated and insulated fish transport vehicles.
Cooperatives
Registration of fisheries cooperatives and member associations.
