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FREE ZONE · DUBAI

Perfume & Cosmetics Trading in DMCC Free Zone

Trading, private-label and retail of perfumes, skincare and cosmetics

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

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. DMCC Free Zone is world's #1 free zone — the premium choice for commodity traders and global brands, and it has become one of the most practical choices for entrepreneurs who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. External approvals for perfume & cosmetics trading are: Dubai Municipality Montaji or local equivalent for mainland sale. Typical examples of this activity include perfume wholesale, private-label skincare, cosmetics retail and oud trading, which can usually sit together on one DMCC Free Zone licence.

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.

Importantly, the authority permits Free Zone Company (DMCC FZE), Free Zone Company (DMCC FZCO), Branch and Subsidiary, which covers solo company owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Put simply, popular activities in DMCC Free Zone include commodity trading, gold & diamond, crypto & fintech, technology and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Just as important, for perfume & cosmetics trading, DMCC Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.

Packages & cost

Pricing — choose the right package for your business

Just as important, the figures below for perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

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 2026-10-29.

Required documents

Documents required

Here is what you will need for perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

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. Nothing is submitted for perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.

  3. 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.

  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 perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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

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How long does the DMCC Free Zone licence take?

To be clear, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 7 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?

For most clients, most DMCC Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting 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.

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 generally the same.

What approvals does perfume & cosmetics trading need?

Dubai Municipality Montaji or local equivalent for mainland sale. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

Is perfume & cosmetics trading allowed in DMCC Free Zone?

Yes. Perfume & Cosmetics Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Dubai Municipality Montaji or local equivalent for mainland sale.

Get a free quote

Ready to start your business in DMCC?

If you would like a written quotation for perfume & cosmetics trading 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

Why the UAE

There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Crucially, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. Day to day, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for perfume & cosmetics trading in DMCC Free Zone. Our quotations for perfume & cosmetics trading 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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