WhatsApp quoteDMCC Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Day to day, 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. Typical examples of this activity include bullion trading, diamond wholesale, jewellery retail and refinery supply, which can usually sit together on one DMCC Free Zone licence. Put simply, egyptians are one of the largest Arab communities in the UAE, with several hundred thousand residents across all seven emirates, so the DMCC Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Egyptian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why DMCC Free Zone
One of the reasons we suggest DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. 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.
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in DMCC Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
Step 2Name 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 working days. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder in real time.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence 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. For opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
The document list for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport issued by Egypt with at least six months' validity
- In short, aML compliance program
- Educational certificates attested by the Egypt authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- 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
Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. On the ground, pricing for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder no longer requires a local partner. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
Just as important, 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 a DMCC Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A DMCC Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients nine times out of ten, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
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 working days for a small authority fee.
Can a Egyptian citizen own 100% of a company in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Egyptians can own the full share capital of a DMCC Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Which licence type covers gold & jewellery trading?
For most clients, gold & Jewellery Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
