Basic Biz Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 35,483
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
DMCC Free Zone Company Formation for Portuguese nationals
Guide for Portuguese founders · around 8 hours from Lisbon
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 35,483Renewal cost
About DMCC Free Zone
Why DMCC Free Zone
As we tell every client, 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. 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. For Portuguese founders, the UAE is around 8 hours from Lisbon, the UAE is 3 to 4 hours ahead of Portugal, and English is the business language in the UAE. Day to day, portugal and the UAE have strengthened ties through tourism, aviation and renewable energy investment, which gives Portuguese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their DMCC Free Zone licence is issued.
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.
As we tell every client, unlike some zones, DMCC Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. As a rule, dedicated crypto, blockchain and fintech licensing categories. GoldenKey has prepared DMCC Free Zone files for Portuguese customers in technology, hospitality, engineering and renewable energy, which means we know which Portugal documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In practice, the figures below for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
Jumpstart Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 43,780
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prime Plus
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 40,145
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Business activities
Explore 1,002 business activities in DMCC Free Zone
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.
GK-DMCC-001Oil & Natural Gas Well DrillingServicesGK-DMCC-002Oil & Natural Gas Well Reinforcement ServicesServicesGK-DMCC-003Onshore & Offshore Oil & Gas Fields ServicesServicesGK-DMCC-004Repairing Oil & Natural Gas Well Equipment AbroadServicesGK-DMCC-005Well Drilling & Oil & Natural Gas Development AbroadServicesGK-DMCC-006Dairy Products Manufacturing & PackingIndustrialApproval requiredPopular choices · 1,002 activities availableAll 1,002 DMCC Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
Day to day, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals.
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
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals is audit-ready.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the DMCC Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the registrar's licence fee is paid. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about DMCC Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a DMCC Free Zone licence?
For most clients, 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.
How long does the DMCC Free Zone licence take?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 7 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
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 completed.
Can a Portuguese citizen own 100% of a company in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Portuguese nationals can own the full share capital of a DMCC Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Portuguese applicants?
In our experience, processing for Portuguese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Portugal that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about DMCC Free Zone
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many founders choose it as a base for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your DMCC Free Zone file, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with DMCC Free Zone company formation for Portuguese nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
