What ICV is
The National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme, led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, measures how much a business contributes to the UAE economy. Federal entities and major companies use the ICV score when they evaluate tenders.
What the score is based on
The certificate is prepared from your latest audited financial statements and issued by an approved certifying body. In broad terms, it looks at:
- Spending on goods and services from UAE-based suppliers.
- Your workforce, including Emirati employment.
- Investment in UAE assets.
- Local manufacturing and value added.
Why it matters
In many tenders, a valid ICV certificate is required to bid at all, and the score can separate bids with similar prices. A higher score can directly improve your chances of winning work.
Because the certificate depends on audited accounts, your score for next year is shaped by the decisions you make this year.
How to improve your score
- Buy from ICV-certified UAE suppliers where you can.
- Plan Emiratisation and local talent development.
- Record UAE investments and assets correctly.
- Make sure your audited accounts classify costs in a way the template can use.
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This article is general information based on UAE rules as of November 2026 and is not tax advice. Rules change, so please WhatsApp us or call +971 50 512 4558 about your situation.