Basic Biz Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 35,483
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
DMCC Free Zone Company Formation for Bulgarians
Guide for Bulgarian founders · around 5 hours from Sofia
2–3 weeks · 100% digitalSetup time100%OwnershipFlexi desk up to 3 · 1 per 9 sqmVisas
- 2–3 weeks · 100% digitalSetup time
- Trading · Service · IndustrialLicence type
- Flexi desk · Serviced · PhysicalOffice / facility
- Flexi desk up to 3 · 1 per 9 sqmVisa eligibility
- NOC for regulated activitiesApprovals needed
- From AED 35,483Renewal cost
About DMCC Free Zone
Why DMCC Free Zone
GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through DMCC Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. DMCC Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. For Bulgarian company owners, the UAE is around 5 hours from Sofia, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Bulgaria, and English is the business language. From day one, the most common businesses Bulgarians open through GoldenKey are in IT services, hospitality, cosmetics and food exports, although DMCC Free Zone supports almost any activity.
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is the world's most interconnected free zone and Dubai's leading hub for trade and commodities, headquartered in Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Over 20,000 member companies work across 87 towers in a freehold community where offices can be rented or bought from private landlords. Company setup is 100% digital — pre-approval, registration and licensing are completed online in around 2–3 weeks without visiting Dubai. Facilities start with a flexi desk (up to 3 visas), serviced offices (4–5 visas) and physical offices (1 visa per 9 sqm). GoldenKey manages the whole DMCC process for you: application, name reservation, activities, e-signing, office selection and visas.
Day to day, office options in DMCC Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite, showroom or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. For most clients, one of the reasons we recommend DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Bulgarian applicants benefit from the fact that DMCC Free Zone already has many Bulgarian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Bulgaria documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, the figures below for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. On the ground, pricing for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Jumpstart Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 43,780
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prime Plus
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 40,145
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Business activities
Explore 1,002 business activities in DMCC Free Zone
DMCC Free Zone lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-DMCC-001Oil & Natural Gas Well DrillingServicesGK-DMCC-002Oil & Natural Gas Well Reinforcement ServicesServicesGK-DMCC-003Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas Fields ServicesServicesGK-DMCC-004Repairing Oil & Natural Gas Well Equipment AbroadServicesGK-DMCC-005Well Drilling & Oil & Natural Gas Development AbroadServicesGK-DMCC-006Dairy Products Manufacturing & PackingIndustrialApproval requiredPopular choices · 1,002 activities availableAll 1,002 DMCC Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
For DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians the licensing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copy of every shareholder, director, manager and secretaryOriginal passport is verified on a video call
- Proof of residential address in the country of residenceTenancy contract, utility bill or bank letter — not older than 6 months
- Three proposed company names, share structure, share value and latest business experience of each shareholderEntered on the DMCC portal application
- Electronic Signature Undertaking and HR Signatory Appointment LetterSystem-generated — signed and uploaded
- Specimen signature form, Shareholders' Resolution, Articles of Association, Standard Terms & WarrantiesSystem-generated — e-signed via DocuSign at registration
- Bank share-capital deposit letter or stamped bank statementUploaded within 6 months of the licence (post-licensing)
- UAE residence visa page and Emirates ID (front and back)Only if already a UAE residentif applicable
- Third-party No Objection Certificate for regulated activitiesDMCC issues an introductory letter to the authorityif applicable
- Attested Power of AttorneyOnly when signing powers are delegatedif applicable
- Property lease agreement or title deed (non flexi-desk offices)In the exact reserved company name, valid at least one yearif applicable
For companies
- Parent company documents: licence / certificate of incorporation, Memorandum & Articles and board resolutionFor branches and subsidiaries
Our process
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that DMCC Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. Your portal shows the status of this step for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians in real time.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the DMCC Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. If the authority raises a query on DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
DMCC Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about DMCC Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan I add more activities to my DMCC Free Zone licence later?
Yes, it can. DMCC Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a DMCC Free Zone company?
Yes, DMCC Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
To be clear, most DMCC Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
Can a Bulgarian citizen own 100% of a company in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes — Bulgarians can own the full share capital of a DMCC Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Bulgarian applicants?
Processing for Bulgarians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Bulgaria that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in DMCC Free Zone?
In practice, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about DMCC Free Zone
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, every DMCC Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. Crucially, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Bulgarians happen the same day they are ready.
