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Business Setup in Dubai Internet City

MENA's leading technology business community. 100% foreign ownership, service / tech and more license types, UAE residence visas and bank account assistance — handled end-to-end by GoldenKey from Ajman Free Zone.

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DIC At a Glance

Key Facts About Dubai Internet City

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Foreign Ownership100% — no local sponsor required
Tax Position0% on qualifying free zone income; 9% CT above AED 375,000 otherwise; 0% personal income tax
Residence VisasInvestor & employee visas per facility package
License TypesService / Tech, Commercial, Freelancer (via TECOM)
Key SectorsSoftware & Cloud, AI & Data, Cybersecurity
FacilitiesFlexi-desk, offices, and zone-specific facilities
Capital Repatriation100% of capital & profits
Dubai Internet City — business setup in the UAE
Overview

Why DIC in Dubai?

Dubai Internet City is mENA's leading technology business community, positioned in Dubai with a licensing framework built around software & cloud, ai & data and cybersecurity. Launched in 1999, DIC anchors the region's largest cluster of global technology companies.

Like every UAE free zone, DIC offers 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of capital and profits, and 0% personal income tax. Qualifying free zone income can benefit from the 0% corporate tax rate under the UAE Corporate Tax regime, while non-qualifying income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9% — GoldenKey's tax team structures this correctly from day one.

GoldenKey maps your real business model onto DIC's official activity list, prepares the MOA and application forms, obtains approvals, and delivers a license that banks, landlords and clients accept without question — with a fixed written quote before any commitment.

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Advantages

Why Founders Choose DIC

Home to Google, Microsoft, Meta and more
TECOM Group's flagship tech district
In5 incubator for start-ups
Deep talent pool and networking density
Grade-A offices with flexible terms
Adjacent to Dubai Media City & DKP
Licensing

License Types & Activities

DIC issues the following license categories. One license can typically carry multiple related activities — we help you select codes that keep banks and future clients comfortable.

  • Service / Tech
  • Commercial
  • Freelancer (via TECOM)
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Focus Sectors

Built For These Industries

Software & Cloud

The DIC route for software & cloud, minus the guesswork: verified activity match, sequenced approvals and a two-year cost view before you pay.

AI & Data

One senior consultant owns your ai & data file in DIC — from trade-name reservation to the bank introduction, at a price fixed upfront.

Cybersecurity

GoldenKey scopes cybersecurity within DIC the way we run all files: decision first, paperwork second, fixed quotation before any payment.

Telecoms

For telecoms in DIC, we start with your revenue model, then match the licence wording and permits to it — quoted fixed, delivered sequenced.

Marketplaces & Platforms

Your marketplaces & platforms plan for DIC, engineered properly — bank appetite checked first, licence structured second, every dirham accounted for.

Regional Tech HQs

Our advisors run regional tech hqs setups in DIC regularly: the approvals map, the realistic costs and the renewal picture, all in one written scope.

Simple, Transparent & Hassle-Free

Your DIC Setup In 5 Steps

1

Consult

We understand your model and compare DIC with alternatives.

2

Plan

Fixed written quotation — activities, visas and facility locked.

3

Process

MOA, forms, approvals and government submissions handled.

4

Launch

License issued; visas, Emirates ID and bank introduction begin.

5

Support

Renewal calendar, compliance reminders and WhatsApp-first updates.

Get Ready

Documents Required

Prepare these and GoldenKey handles the rest for a smooth, fast-track DIC setup.

01Passport copies of all shareholders and managers
02Passport-size photograph (white background)
03Three preferred trade names in order of priority
04Brief description of intended business activities
05UAE entry stamp / visa copy (if inside the UAE)
06NOC from current sponsor (only for some cases)
FAQ

DIC — Questions Answered

License packages in Dubai Internet City vary with the activity, visa quota and facility you choose. As your consultant, GoldenKey prepares a fixed written quotation with every government fee itemised — the number never changes mid-process, and instalments via Tabby and Tamara are accepted.

Yes. Like all UAE free zones, Dubai Internet City allows 100% foreign ownership with full repatriation of capital and profits — no local sponsor or Emirati partner is required.

With a complete document pack, most DIC incorporations complete within 2–7 working days. GoldenKey pre-validates your file before submission to protect that timeline.

Yes — packages include investor and employee visa eligibility depending on the facility you take. We handle entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID and stamping end-to-end.

DIC is particularly strong for software & cloud companies thanks to its ecosystem, licensing scope and infrastructure. Our advisors compare it against alternative zones so you commit with a full picture.

In most cases, yes — incorporation can proceed remotely with attested documents and digital signatures, and GoldenKey acts as your on-ground team. Some banking steps may later require a short visit.

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