Empowering Growth through the National In-Country Value (ICV) Certification Program

Assist Plus
Jun 21, 2023
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Updated: Nov 6

UAE In-country Value Added Program - ICV

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT), in collaboration with key government entities, continues to strengthen the UAE’s industrial and economic ecosystem through the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program. This strategic initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision for sustainable economic development, encouraging local investment, and promoting competitiveness across industries.

The ICV Certification plays a vital role in enhancing the contribution of local suppliers and manufacturers to the national economy. It serves as a benchmark to measure the extent of a company’s contribution to the UAE’s GDP through local manufacturing, employment of UAE nationals, and sourcing of local goods and services.

What Is the ICV Certification?

The ICV (In-Country Value) Certification is issued by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and is an essential requirement for companies wishing to participate in tenders from government and semi-government entities, as well as major national companies.

Through this program, the UAE aims to localize supply chains, increase economic diversification, and create new business opportunities for both local and international investors.

How the ICV Program Supports Business Growth

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ICV-certified companies enjoy a competitive advantage when bidding for contracts and tenders, as purchasing entities prioritize suppliers with higher ICV scores. This helps strengthen local industries, stimulate domestic spending, and promote private-sector participation in the UAE’s long-term development goals.

By obtaining the ICV Certificate, companies can:

Access wider procurement opportunities within the UAE.
Gain preference in tenders with participating entities.
Strengthen their position in the market through compliance and transparency.
Contribute to the UAE’s industrial and economic sustainability objectives.

Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology

Supporting Sustainable Development and Economic Diversification

The ICV Program is part of the broader “Projects of the 50” initiative, designed to achieve strategic localization of supply chains, enhance the competitiveness of Emirati products, and attract foreign investment.

Through collaboration between government bodies, certification agencies, and private enterprises, the program continues to empower the industrial sector, support SMEs, and open new opportunities in local, regional, and international markets.

As one of the approved ICV consulting and advisory firms in UAE, Assist Plus is

UAE Ministry of Economy as approved auditors.
Dubai International Financial Centre - DIFC approved auditors for non-regulated DIFC entities.
Federal Tax Authority - approved tax agency.
Ministry of Industry & Advance Technology approved In-country value certification - ICV certifying body.
Ministry of Industry & Advance Technology approved "Certificate of Origin" issuer.
Abu Dhabi, Industrial Development Bureau, approved certifying body for the Electric Tariff Incentive Program – ETIP.
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