The classes cosmetics and beauty brands need
- Class 3 Cosmetics & cleaning preparationsNon-medicated skincare, make-up, hair care, nail and body products.
Classes to add, depending on your business
- Class 44 Medical, beauty & agricultural servicesBeauty salons, spas, hair salons, aesthetic treatments.
- Class 5 Pharmaceuticals & medical preparationsMedicated creams, supplements and products with a medical claim.
- Class 35 Advertising, business & retail servicesOnline shop, retail stores or distribution.
- Class 21 Household & kitchen utensilsMake-up brushes, sponges and applicators.
- Class 8 Hand tools & cutleryHair straighteners, tweezers, manicure sets.
- Class 41 Education, entertainment & sportBeauty training academies and courses.
Common mistakes
- Filing Class 3 for a salon — salon services are Class 44.
- Describing products as "cosmetics" only; listing skincare, make-up and hair care gives clearer protection.
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 beauty salon?
Class 44.
What class are cosmetics?
Class 3, unless they are medicated (Class 5).
Which class is a hair salon or barber?
Class 44.