Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

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Dubai is one of the world’s vibrant cities with ultramodern architecture, a large expatriate population, and enormous tourist attractions. When it comes to starting a business in Dubai, entrepreneurs have a wide range of jurisdictions to select from.

About DMCC

Located at the center of the Jumeirah Lakes Towers district, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is the UAE’s largest free-trade zone. It is also the world’s most interconnected free zone and the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities.

Strategically located on Sheikh Zayed Road, connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and in proximity to the largest container port outside of Asia, DMCC promotes and facilitates trade across a range of goods from gold, diamonds, and precious metals to tea, food, and industrial materials.

Benefits of starting your business in DMCC

• 100% business ownership
• Licenses for a complete range of business activities
• No foreign exchange controls or barriers to entry
• Unique Worldwide Centre Industry Clustering
• Prime strategic business location of global significance
• Efficient Licencing & Registration procedure
• Purpose-built infrastructure
• Flexible office solutions to rent, hire or lease
• Advantageous freight rates
• Guaranteed 50-year tax holiday on personal and corporate income taxes
• No foreign exchange controls or barriers to entry
• 100% capital repatriation
• Immigration services, including visas and other government permits
• Regular networking opportunities through DMCC industry events, sector-specific clubs, and informative workshops to help you grow your business
• Training on the latest developments in trade regulation and compliance standards
100% business ownership.

Types of Licence in DMCC

• Trade Licence: To conduct trading activities as specified in the Licence.
• Service Licence: To perform service activities as defined in the Licence.
• Industrial Licence: To practice light manufacturing activities as stipulated in the Licence.

Facilities offered in DMCC Free Zone

DMCC offers 4 options of the facilities to rent when you do company formation.

• The Flexi-desk facility as the minimum required office space
• Serviced desk or office
• Executive office in any of the business towers located in Jumeirah Lake Towers
• Warehouse in JAFZA free zone

Documents for DMCC-licenced company setup

• Online pre-approval application form
• Proof of residential address in the country of residence
• Business Profile
• Business plan
• Third-party approvals for specific regulated business activities
• Details of an office address in the DMCC free zone
• Required if setting up a subsidiary
• Copy of your passport
• Copies of parent company documents if it’s a branch company formation.
• Power of Attorney for Manager, Secretary, Director, Specimen Signature
• NOC from the current sponsor if you already have a residence visa

How to get a Dubai Multi Commodities Centre license?

• Based on your business activity, select your business license with the help of our team.
• Submit required documents with us and make the payment.
• Sign the lease agreement based on the selected solutions and move into your premises.

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