The classes bakeries and sweet shops need
- Class 30 Coffee, tea, bakery & staple foodsBread, cakes, pastries, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery.
Classes to add, depending on your business
- Class 43 Restaurants, cafés & accommodationAn in-store café, dine-in seating or catering.
- Class 35 Advertising, business & retail servicesRetail of baked goods through your own shops or website, or franchising.
- Class 29 Meat, fish, dairy & preserved foodsDairy-based desserts, jams or preserved fruit sold separately.
- Class 39 Transport, storage & travelYour own delivery fleet.
Common mistakes
- Only filing Class 43 when most revenue comes from packaged baked goods sold in supermarkets.
What it costs in the UAE
Official UAE fees are AED 6,500 per class, so the core classes above cost AED 6,500 in official fees. See the UAE cost guide.
Questions
What class is a bakery trademark?
Class 30 for the baked goods themselves. Add Class 43 if you operate a café or dine-in bakery.
Are cakes and chocolates in the same class?
Yes, both are in Class 30.