If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, DMCC Free Zone deserves a close look for its world's #1 free zone (Fitch) and straightforward renewal process. DMCC Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. As we tell every client, external approvals for gold & jewellery trading are: Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail. On the ground, 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
Popular activities in DMCC Free Zone include commodity trading, gold & diamond, crypto & fintech, technology and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. 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 granted.
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In practice, 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. If the authority raises a query on opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the DMCC Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority. If the authority raises a query on opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Crucially, your DMCC Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
The document list for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- AML compliance program
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
The figures below for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese 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
Day to day, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder and makes international pricing simple. As a rule, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. Just as important, 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 Vietnamese 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 a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a gold and jewellery trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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 open a UAE bank account with a DMCC Free Zone company?
Yes, DMCC Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
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 gold & jewellery trading allowed in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals 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 a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a DMCC Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.


