DMCC Free Zone Business Activities

Why DMCC Free Zone

In short, popular activities in DMCC Free Zone include commodity trading, gold & diamond, crypto & fintech, technology and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. DMCC Free Zone is located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai — central business district, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 7 working days. One of the reasons we point clients to DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.

Documents required

The document list for choosing activities for DMCC Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.

• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Pricing

All prices for choosing activities for DMCC Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. The figures below for choosing activities for DMCC Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Commercial, professional and industrial

DMCC Free Zone groups its activities into commercial (trading goods), professional (services and consultancy) and industrial (manufacturing). Each group has its own fee schedule and office expectations, and some professional activities ask for a qualification or experience letter.

Adding activities later

For most clients, if your business changes direction, DMCC Free Zone allows an activity amendment at any time for a modest authority fee. We process the amendment and update your bank and tax records so every document stays consistent.

Activity groups you can license

General TradingCommercial licenceE-commerceCommercial licenceIT & SoftwareProfessional licenceBusiness ConsultingProfessional licenceMarketing & Advertising AgencyProfessional licenceReal Estate BrokerageCommercial licenceRestaurant & CaféCommercial licenceRetail ShopCommercial licenceLogistics & Freight ForwardingCommercial licenceImport & ExportCommercial licenceManufacturing & IndustrialIndustrial licenceConstruction & ContractingCommercial licenceHealthcare ClinicProfessional licenceEducation & TrainingProfessional licenceMedia & Content ProductionProfessional licenceRecruitment & HR ServicesProfessional licenceTravel & Tourism AgencyCommercial licenceEvent ManagementProfessional licenceInterior Design & Fit-outProfessional licenceCleaning & Facilities ManagementCommercial licenceBeauty Salon & SpaCommercial licenceFitness & SportsProfessional licencePhotography & VideographyProfessional licenceLegal ConsultancyProfessional licenceAccounting & BookkeepingProfessional licenceAutomotive & Spare Parts TradingCommercial licenceGold & Jewellery TradingCommercial licenceCrypto & BlockchainProfessional licenceFintech & PaymentsProfessional licenceTourism & HospitalityCommercial licenceTextile & Garments TradingCommercial licencePerfume & Cosmetics TradingCommercial licenceFoodstuff TradingCommercial licenceEngineering ConsultancyProfessional licenceArchitecture & DesignProfessional licencePrinting & PackagingIndustrial licenceCar Rental & LeasingCommercial licencePharmaceutical & Medical SuppliesCommercial licenceOil & Gas ServicesCommercial licenceMaritime & Ship ServicesCommercial licenceHolding CompanyCommercial licence

Why the UAE

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so choosing activities for DMCC Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. To be clear, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for choosing activities for DMCC Free Zone and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with choosing activities for DMCC Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As a rule, we will tell you plainly if DMCC Free Zone is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. GoldenKey's consultants have handled choosing activities for DMCC Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay.

Frequently asked questions