Wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery
Just as important, 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 straightforward renewal process. Crucially, 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. Day to day, typical examples of this activity include bullion trading, diamond wholesale, jewellery retail and refinery supply, which can usually sit together on one DMCC Free Zone licence. GoldenKey has licensed gold and jewellery trading company businesses for clients in DMCC Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
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.
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 business days. On the ground, one of the reasons we suggest DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. DMCC Free Zone is a sensible home for gold & jewellery trading because wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Pricing for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
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.
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Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
To be clear, 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.
On the ground, we submit your preferred trade names to DMCC Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone.
You sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
On the ground, once the DMCC Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. We keep a written record of this step so your file for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone is audit-ready.
Straight answers about DMCC Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsIn our experience, once your documents are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 7 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
In short, most DMCC Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned paperwork 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.
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.
In practice, gold & Jewellery Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
To be clear, tell us about your plans for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
To be clear, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone and makes international pricing simple. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone.
GoldenKey's consultants have handled gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. Just as important, our quotations for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
