Why DMCC?
DMCC Freezone Business Setup is for Global Trade
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is the world’s leading free zone for trade and commodities, hosting over 23,000 businesses. With 100% foreign ownership, zero taxes, and unmatched infrastructure, DMCC is ideal for trading, commodities, and service-based companies. Universus Consulting streamlines your DMCC setup, ensuring a fast, compliant process so you can focus on global expansion.
Why us?
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- Access state-of-the-art offices and trading facilities.
- No corporate or personal income tax
- Over 600 business activities for diverse industries.
- Trade with 220+ countries from Dubai’s strategic hub.
From Idea to Enterprise - Start Your Business Setup in DMCC
Consultation
We start by understanding your business goals and helping you align with the right opportunities in DMCC, whether you're into trade, services, or commodities.
Pick the Right License
Be it trading, service, or industrial. We’ll guide you to the ideal license for your business and handle the formalities so you don’t have to.
Register a Name
Lost in names? Don't worry. We’ll help you choose and register a trade name that’s not only compliant with DMCC rules but also reflects your brand’s identity.
We’ll Handle the Paperwork
All the forms, approvals, and filings? We’ve got it covered — saving you time and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Fast-Track Your Visas
Whether it's for you or your team, we’ll take care of the entire visa process so you can get started without delays.
Bank Account Assistance
We’ll introduce you to trusted DMCC banking partners and help you open your corporate account — quick, easy, and fully compliant.
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What You’ll Need
Documents Required for DMCC Freezone Business Setup
- Passport copy of shareholders
- Passport-size photo (white background)
- Proof of residence/address
- UAE entry stamp or visa copy (if available)
- Business activity details
Frequently Asked Questions
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) lets investors own 100% of their company without a local partner. It levies 0% personal income tax and 0% corporate tax on qualifying free-zone income. All applications are processed digitally, so most firms can incorporate from abroad in about ten working days.
DMCC supports over 900 business activities, from gold trading to digital assets, consultancy, and supply chain management.
Business setup in DMCC takes around 5–7 working days with streamlined licensing and optional flexi-desks or premium offices.
Yes. DMCC licenses include visa eligibility, with the number of visas tied to your office size and business structure.
A physical or flexi-desk office is required, depending on the license. Universus Consulting helps you choose the most suitable option.
You may form a Free Zone Limited Liability Company with one or more shareholders, convert to a Public Listed Company, open a Branch of a foreign firm, or register an Offshore entity for holding assets or trading outside the UAE.
DMCC issues Trading, Service, and Industrial licences, plus specialised options for e-commerce, logistics, and general trading, each linked to a published list of over 600 permitted activities.
A DMCC company must allocate at least AED 50,000 as paid-up capital, and AED 10,000 of that sum must be credited per individual shareholder after the licence is issued.
Visa quotas depend on office size, with one visa generally granted per nine square metres of leased space; flexi-desk packages start with one to three visas and scale upward with bigger offices.
Companies must renew their licence and lease each year, submit an audited financial statement on renewal, and file an Economic Substance Report when applicable to keep their 0% tax status.
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What is DMCC Freezone?
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is Dubai’s largest and most awarded free zone, headquartered in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), and home to 25,000+ companies across commodities, tech, services, and more. Established in 2002, DMCC combines a free zone authority and a global commodities hub with world-class offices, licensing, and ecosystem support in one district. DMCC offers 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, and qualifying corporate tax benefits subject to UAE rules, alongside a deep community and premium infrastructure.
Why choose DMCC? Key benefits
- Premier location and ecosystem: centrally located in JLT with Grade-A offices, co-working, Almas Tower, and Uptown Dubai developments, serving startups to multinationals.
- Business-friendly environment: 100% ownership, profit repatriation, no currency restrictions, and streamlined digital setup and service portals.
- Sector breadth: supports commodities (gold, diamonds, tea, metals), professional services, tech, and more, with strong trade and networking opportunities.
- Flexible licensing and packages: a range of setup bundles and standard pricing for transparency and speed to market.
DMCC Freezone Company Setup: Steps
- Choose activities and structure: select license type (trading, service, industrial) and legal form (FZ-LLC, branch, etc.) aligned with intended activities.
- Apply online for initial approval: submit application, business plan/activities, shareholder and manager documents via the DMCC portal.
- Lease office or desk: choose a flexi-desk, co-working, serviced or private office within DMCC, which is required to issue the license.
- Incorporate and license: complete registration, AoA, pay fees, receive the license and company documents, then process the establishment card and visas.
Note: Total spend depends on activities, license type, visas, and office selection; request an itemised quote covering license, office lease, establishment card, visas, medical, Emirates ID, and any third-party approvals.
License validity and renewals
DMCC licenses are usually issued for 1 year and renewed annually, with options to opt for 2, 3, or 5-year validity on specific permits, subject to DMCC policies. Renewals require a valid office lease and compliance (e.g., audited financials where applicable, and settlement of any dues) within renewal timelines.
What businesses can you set up in DMCC?
- Commodities and trade: gold, diamonds, tea, energy, metals, and related services benefit from DMCC’s specialised clusters and infrastructure.
- Services and tech: consulting, marketing, fintech/tech startups, and professional services leverage DMCC’s community, facilities, and global connectivity.
- Branches and holding structures: branches of foreign companies and holding entities are common, benefiting from DMCC’s legal and operational framework.
By aligning activities and structure with DMCC’s licensing, budgeting for registration, license, office, and visa costs, and leveraging DMCC’s packages, DMCC free zone company formation provides a credible, scalable base for regional and global growth from Dubai’s leading business hub.