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FREE ZONE · DUBAI

Legal Consultancy in DMCC Free Zone

Advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal consultant (not court advocacy)

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

DMCC Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. On the ground, founders choose DMCC Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Typical examples of this activity include corporate legal consultancy, contract drafting, compliance advisory and arbitration support, which can as a rule sit together on one DMCC Free Zone licence. Legal Consultancy in DMCC Free Zone means advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal consultant (not court advocacy), and it is licensed as a professional activity.

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.

Day to day, 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. DMCC Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. GoldenKey has licensed legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone for customers ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.

Packages & cost

Pricing — choose the right package for your business

Just as important, the figures below for legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

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 2026-10-28.

Required documents

Documents required

For legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone the authority asks for the following paperwork, 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. Nothing is submitted for legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.

  2. 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    In our experience, 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

    With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. For legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

  4. 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    In practice, once the DMCC Free Zone licence and company papers 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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Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?

Most DMCC Free Zone licences can be released 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 residence visa is processed.

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 business days for a small authority fee.

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 legal consultancy allowed in DMCC Free Zone?

It can. Legal Consultancy is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Legal Affairs Department (Dubai) or Ministry of Justice.

Which licence type covers legal consultancy?

From day one, legal Consultancy is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

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Ready to start your business in DMCC Free Zone?

Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone.

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Good to know

More about DMCC Free Zone

Why the UAE

Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

Day to day, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your DMCC Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. In short, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone. Day to day, our quotations for legal consultancy in DMCC Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.

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