Holding Company in DMCC Free Zone

Why DMCC Free Zone

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. Dedicated crypto, blockchain and fintech licensing categories. GoldenKey has licensed holding company in DMCC Free Zone for customers ranging from solo business owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.

How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to holding company in DMCC Free Zone.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   On the ground, your trade name is reserved with the DMCC Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.

3. 
   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 licensing authority. If the authority raises a query on holding company in DMCC Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.

4. 
   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.

Documents required

For holding company in DMCC Free Zone the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• 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
• Group structure chart

Pricing

From day one, all prices for holding company in DMCC Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Pricing for holding company in DMCC Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

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

Why the UAE

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so holding company in DMCC Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for holding company in DMCC Free Zone and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

In our experience, after your DMCC Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Our quotations for holding company in DMCC Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for holding company in DMCC Free Zone happen the same day they are ready.

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