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Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone

A free zone company with two or more shareholders, individual or corporate

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 42,801Renewal 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. A DMCC Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. Importantly, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, DMCC Free Zone deserves a close look for its world's #1 free zone (Fitch) and routine renewal process.

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.

In our experience, 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 released. 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. To be clear, 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.

Packages & cost

Pricing — choose the right package for your business

Use the table below to compare packages for a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. To be clear, the figures below for a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Basic Biz – 1 Year (special Flexi Desk, 1 Visa Quota, Max 3 Activities From One Group, No Visa Included)

1 residence visa · 1-year licence

AED 39,032
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 1 visa eligibility
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Jumpstart – 1 Year (flexi Desk 3 Visa Quota, One 2-year Visa Included)

3 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 48,158
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 3 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Jumpstart+ – 1 Year (co-working Desk 3 Visa Quota, One 2-year Visa Included)

3 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 54,935
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 3 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Standard Setup – 1 Year (registration + Aoa + Licence + Establishment Card + Flexi Desk Up To 3 Visas)

3 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 57,905
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 3 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Prime Plus – 3 Years (priority Setup, No Desk Or Visa Included)

Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime

AED 85,910
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • Company name reservation
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Jumpstart – 2 Years (flexi Desk 3 Visa Quota, One 2-year Visa Included)

3 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 90,069
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 3 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Jumpstart – 3 Years (flexi Desk 3 Visa Quota, One 2-year Visa Included)

3 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 132,000
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 3 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Additional visaAED 3,270
Annual renewalAED 42,801

Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.

Required documents

Documents required

For a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone the issuing authority asks for the following 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. 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.

  2. 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone in real time.

  3. 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the authority.

  4. 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about DMCC Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.

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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 documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.

What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in DMCC Free Zone?

An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in DMCC Free Zone are as a rule the same.

Can a DMCC Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?

A DMCC Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients for most applicants, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.

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 documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.

Is an audit required for a DMCC Free Zone company?

Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current DMCC Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.

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Ready to start your business in DMCC Free Zone?

In short, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone in a single conversation.

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Good to know

More about DMCC Free Zone

About the Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC)

Partners, families and investor groups use the FZCO to share ownership while keeping limited liability and 100% foreign ownership.

Why the UAE

There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision.

Why GoldenKey

Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on a DMCC Free Zone file. Our quotations for a Free Zone Company (FZCO / FZ-LLC) in DMCC Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.

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