WhatsApp quoteFounders 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. DMCC Free Zone combines world's #1 free zone (Fitch) with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. As we tell every client, 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. Just as important, 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.
Why DMCC Free Zone
For most clients, 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 we tell every client, home to the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).
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. For opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the DMCC Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, as a rule within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, once the DMCC Free Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
The document list for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Educational certificates attested by the India authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
All prices for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. To be clear, the figures below for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder. Day to day, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. As we tell every client, 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 application sit.
As we tell every client, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Indian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the DMCC Free Zone licence take?
Just as important, once your supporting documents are complete, the registrar in most cases 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?
From day one, 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 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 in most cases the same.
Is gold & jewellery trading allowed in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Indians 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.
Do Indians need a UAE visa before applying for DMCC Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from India with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
