The UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, aims to promote the growth of local industries, improve economic performance, and increase local value within the country. Obtaining ICV certification is essential for businesses looking to participate in tenders with government entities, semi-government bodies, and large corporates across key sectors.

ICV (In-Country Value) certification is a program designed to drive more spending on local suppliers, boost Emiratization, and support local industries within the UAE. It evaluates the contribution of a company to the UAE economy by assessing various parameters such as local manufacturing, Emiratization, and investments in local infrastructure.

The ICV certificate is a prerequisite for companies that wish to enhance their competitiveness in bidding for contracts and projects with entities like ADNOC, Mubadala, and other UAE government-linked organizations.

1. ICV Pre-Certification Consultation

• Detailed Assessment of Your Business: We begin by conducting a comprehensive evaluation of your business’s current operations, processes, and financials to assess your ICV readiness.
• Eligibility Guidance: Provide advice on whether your business qualifies for ICV certification and identify any areas of improvement to enhance your score.
• Strategy Development: Tailored strategies for improving your ICV score, such as focusing on local procurement, increasing Emiratization, and making capital investments in local infrastructure.

2. ICV Certification Assistance

• Documentation Support: Full assistance with compiling and submitting the necessary documents, including financial statements and evidence of local contributions.
• Application Filing: End-to-end support in completing the ICV application process in accordance with the guidelines set by the relevant UAE authorities.
• Coordination with Certifying Bodies: We liaise with authorized ICV certifying bodies on your behalf to ensure a smooth and efficient certification process.

3. ICV Score Improvement and Optimization

• Strategic Consultation for Score Improvement: After obtaining the ICV certification, we help you identify key areas where your business can improve its ICV score, such as increasing local procurement or investing in training for UAE nationals.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance: Continuous monitoring of your business activities to ensure alignment with ICV standards and improve future scores.
• Action Plans for Higher ICV Scores: We work with you to implement actionable steps that boost your ICV score, making your business more competitive in future tender processes.

4. ICV Recertification

• ⦁ Annual ICV Review: Since ICV certification needs to be renewed annually, we provide thorough reviews of your business operations to maintain or enhance your ICV score.
• ⦁ Seamless Recertification Process: We guide you through the recertification process each year, ensuring timely submission of updated documents and financials to the relevant certifying bodies.