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 founders 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 company owners and established groups. As a rule, the most common businesses Norwegians open through GoldenKey are in oil and gas services, maritime, seafood exports and renewable energy, although DMCC Free Zone supports almost any activity. In our experience, payments between Norway and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Norwegian krone (NOK) transfers settle without delay and UAE banks are familiar with Norwegian business profiles.
Why DMCC Free Zone
Home to the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX). 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
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Just as important, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
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
In short, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the registrar's licence fee is paid. 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 Norwegian founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the DMCC Free Zone licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Norway authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Just as important, aML compliance program
- A passport issued by Norway with at least six months' validity
Pricing
For most clients, pricing for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
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 Norwegian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, our quotations for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. In our experience, 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 a Norwegian founder. Just as important, 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 a Norwegian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
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 generally 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
Importantly, 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 residency 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.
Is gold & jewellery trading allowed in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes. Norwegians 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.
Can I combine gold & jewellery trading with other activities?
As a rule, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
