Crypto & Blockchain in DMCC Free Zone

Why DMCC Free Zone

As a rule, unlike some zones, DMCC Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Just as important, home to the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX). For most clients, for crypto & blockchain, DMCC Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.

How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in DMCC Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.

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   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   We submit your preferred trade names to DMCC Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. We keep a written record of this step so your file for crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone is audit-ready.

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   Step 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 issuing authority.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Once the DMCC Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. If the authority raises a query on crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.

Documents required

Crucially, for crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• Business plan
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities

Pricing

The figures below for crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

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

Why the UAE

In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone predictable.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for crypto & blockchain in DMCC Free Zone.

Frequently asked questions