WhatsApp quoteDMCC Free Zone combines world's #1 free zone (Fitch) with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time founders and established groups. DMCC Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. South Koreans are a community anchored by construction, nuclear energy, electronics and beauty brands, so the DMCC Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see South Korean applications every day and process them without hesitation. In our experience, 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.
Why DMCC Free Zone
To be clear, 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 released.
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In practice, 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 a South Korean founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
In short, 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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. If the authority raises a query on opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean 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
From day one, for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from South Korea if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Educational certificates attested by the South Korea authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder predictable. In practice, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
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 South Korean founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. 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 South Korean founder.
On the ground, if you would like a written quotation for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the DMCC Free Zone licence take?
As we tell every client, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority usually 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?
Most DMCC Free Zone licences can be granted 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 processed.
Is an audit required for a DMCC Free Zone company?
In our experience, 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. South Koreans 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?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
