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FREE ZONE · DUBAI

Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone

A single-shareholder free zone company with limited liability

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. Setting up a company in DMCC Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. DMCC Free Zone combines world's #1 free zone (Fitch) with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups.

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.

For most clients, one of the reasons our advice is to choose DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. The authority permits Free Zone Company (DMCC FZE), Free Zone Company (DMCC FZCO), Branch and Subsidiary, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Dedicated crypto, blockchain and fintech licensing categories.

Packages & cost

Pricing — choose the right package for your business

Pricing for a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) 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

Importantly, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone.

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

    We confirm that your activity is available in DMCC Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. For a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

  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.

  3. 3

    Document submission and payment

    Day to day, you sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. If the authority raises a query on a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.

  4. 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    Once the DMCC Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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

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How long does the DMCC Free Zone licence take?

Just as important, once your papers are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 7 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

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.

Can I add more activities to my DMCC Free Zone licence later?

Yes. 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.

Is an audit required for a DMCC Free Zone company?

For most clients, 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.

How many visas can I get with a DMCC Free Zone licence?

Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. DMCC Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.

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Ready to start your business in DMCC Free Zone?

Day to day, if you would like a written quotation for a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.

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Good to know

More about DMCC Free Zone

About the Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

The FZE is the go-to structure for solo founders in every major free zone and can later convert to a FZCO by adding shareholders.

Why the UAE

In practice, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone. As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

Our quotations for a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in DMCC Free Zone happen the same day they are ready.

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