DMCC Free Zone is the largest free-trade zone in the UAE, with more than 18,000 registered members as of 2021. In 2018, DMCC was named number one global free zone for a fourth consecutive year by the Financial Times FDi magazine.
Today more than 21,000 companies call DMCC home, ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups. A further 170 companies join DMCC every month, 95% of which are new to Dubai. Whatever their size and status, every member company is united in benefiting from unparalleled access to world-class business services, connections and infrastructure.
Over 100,000 people live and work in DMCC, attracted by its vibrant community, stunning property and high-quality lifestyle. With excellent air, sea and road links, it is the ideal business base for Dubai, the UAE and beyond. As endorsed by the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ award from the Financial Times fDi magazine for seven years now, DMCC is indeed, Made for Trade.
Free Zone benefits
Three-year DMCC company licence with discounts on setup fees
- Company stamp and commemorative certificate
- Operational Fitness Certificate and Establishment Card
- Pay in 2 instalments
- Fast track company setup
- Dedicated support with the application submission
- Extended provisional approval validity*
- Add shareholders, directors, and licence activities without any additional charges*
- Guaranteed price freeze on licence renewal
- 20% discount on additional business activities and additional licence
- Secure new business with the DMCC Business Matching Hub
- Save up to AED 10,000 on additional services*
- 0% PERSONAL AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX for 50 Years
- 100% BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND CAPITAL REPATRIATION
- 100% foreign ownership
- As an expatriate, you can own 100% of the company you are setting up and remit all profits to your home territory, without restriction.
THRIVING BUSINESS CENTRE
Network with 21,000+ member companies representing 180+ countries and 20+ business sectors in an interconnected marketplace with boundless opportunities.
STRATEGIC LOCATION
Situated in the heart of Dubai, DMCC is within fast, easy reach of both airports, Jebel Ali Port harbour and the Expo2020 site, while adjoining some of the most prestigious visitor, retail and residential districts in the world.
ONE-STOP SHOP
As a DMCC member, you will find everything you need for every stage of your business journey under one roof. With easy access to more resources to invest in growing your business, you will be better equipped for success.
ONLINE PORTAL FOR ALL SERVICES
You can access a wide range of services on the DMCC member portal from any device, anytime and anywhere in the world, ensuring a rapid response to any requests.
Set up a new company
Simple set up process, assistance with sponsorship of employees and many other UAE governments related services, which incorporate a wide range of affordable property choices.
Open a branch
Looking to expand your business? At DMCC, you can open a branch of your existing enterprise and be able to do business in the world’s most dynamic centre for global trade.
Crypto currency
DMCC has issued first сrypto assets trading license for making over-the-counter transactions with cryptocurrencies at 26 May 2021 in order to develop the crypto industry in the United Arab Emirates. Until the moment trading operations with crypto currency were illegal in UAE.
Reference: www.dmcc.ae