WhatsApp quoteDMCC 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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. 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, 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. Just as important, irish nationals are a lively community of more than 10,000, strong in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, so the DMCC Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Irish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why DMCC Free Zone
Put simply, the authority permits Free Zone Company (DMCC FZE), Free Zone Company (DMCC FZCO), Branch and Subsidiary, which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. DMCC Free Zone is located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai — central business district, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 7 working days (Monday to Friday).
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Crucially, we submit your preferred trade names to DMCC Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. If the authority raises a query on opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
Documents required
As we tell every client, for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Ireland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport issued by Ireland with at least six months' validity
- 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
From day one, use the table below to compare packages for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. To be clear, 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 Irish founder.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, we speak the languages our customers 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 Irish founder. 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 Irish founder happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
In short, most DMCC Free Zone licences can be issued 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 UAE residence visa is handled.
Is an audit required for a DMCC Free Zone company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current DMCC Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
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.
Can a Irish citizen own 100% of a company in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Irish nationals 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?
To be clear, gold & Jewellery Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
