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Gold & Jewellery Trading in the UAE for Chinese nationals

Wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery

In short, 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. A DMCC Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. Day to day, gold & Jewellery Trading in DMCC Free Zone means wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. As a rule, external approvals for gold & jewellery trading are: Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail.

Why DMCC Free Zone

Importantly, home to the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX). Put simply, 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.

How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    From day one, 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.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the DMCC Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder is audit-ready.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    As we tell every client, your DMCC Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder.

Documents required

From day one, for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
  • A bank statement from your China bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Pricing

The figures below for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder 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

To be clear, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As we tell every client, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

On the ground, every DMCC Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. To be clear, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your DMCC Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the submission sit. Our quotations for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.

If you would like a written quotation for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Chinese founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

How many visas can I get with a DMCC Free Zone licence?

In practice, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. DMCC Free Zone packages as a rule 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 papers are complete, the registrar normally issues the licence within 7 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

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 usually the same.

What approvals does gold & jewellery trading need?

Importantly, ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

Is gold & jewellery trading allowed in DMCC Free Zone?

Yes. Chinese nationals can own 100% of a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends DMCC Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.

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