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.
Key Facts About Dubai Internet City
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.
Written quotation
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Every government fee itemised. The number never changes after you say yes.
Why Founders Choose DIC
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)
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.
Your DIC Setup In 5 Steps
Consult
We understand your model and compare DIC with alternatives.
Plan
Fixed written quotation — activities, visas and facility locked.
Process
MOA, forms, approvals and government submissions handled.
Launch
License issued; visas, Emirates ID and bank introduction begin.
Support
Renewal calendar, compliance reminders and WhatsApp-first updates.
Documents Required
Prepare these and GoldenKey handles the rest for a smooth, fast-track DIC setup.
Government & Official Links
Verify DIC details directly with the authority and UAE federal bodies — then let us do the paperwork.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dubai Internet City license cost in 2026?
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.
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in DIC?
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.
How long does company formation in Dubai Internet City take?
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.
Does a DIC license come with UAE residence visas?
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.
Is Dubai Internet City a good choice for software & cloud businesses?
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.
Can I set up in DIC without visiting the UAE?
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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