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in DMCC free zone<\/strong><\/h5><p>There are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healyconsultants.com\/uae-company-registration\/free-zones\/#advantages\">several positive reasons for setting up a company in the UAE free zones<\/a>.<\/p><p>The following are the benefits of setting up a freezone company specific to DMCC free zone in the UAE.<\/p><ol class=\"tick\"><li>DMCC free zone is the world\u2019s best centre for global trade.<\/li><li>DMCC supports &amp; incentivizes businesses across several ecosystems including proprietary crypto trading business, precious commodities, financial services, energy and latest technologies.<\/li><li>DMCC member companies can also do business in Dubai Mainland under the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dmcc.ae\/latest-news\/dmcc-introduces-dual-licensing-scheme-partnering-department-economic-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dual licensing scheme<\/a>.<\/li><li>DMCC offers commercial and residential properties to buy, with a freehold option.<\/li><li>DMCC has a well-functioning online portal &amp; help center through which it provides top-notch business services.<\/li><li>DMCC provides exclusive business rewards and privileges to businesses through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dmcc.ae\/members\/business-rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DMCC Business Rewards programme<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><h5><strong>Disadvantages of DMCC free zone company setup<\/strong><\/h5><ol class=\"cross\"><li>High demand for office spaces in the DMCC free zone.\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0All DMCC companies must at least have a small, shared office space within the free zone. Due to this, businesses have difficulties to rent a full physical office space (instead of a serviced \/ shared office).\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0The cheapest annual flexi-desk rent is estimated at US$5,600 in the DMCC free zone.<\/li><li>DMCC company formation can be expensive.\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">i)<\/span>\u00a0DMCC business licenses cost above US$5,500 and need annual renewal.\u00a0<span class=\"yellow-roman\">ii)<\/span>\u00a0A DMCC company requires a minimum paid up capital of US$13,615 (AED50,000) within three months from the date of company incorporation.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-194d31b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"194d31b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DMCC free zone business types in a glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd72afb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd72afb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Established foreign businesses can choose from the two main types of company setup structures that DMCC offers: New company (LLC\/Subsidiary) and branch.<\/p><p>The table below compares these two important DMCC company types.<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-15\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-15 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Comparison of different DMCC FZ entities<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">DMCC LLC \/ Subsidiary<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">DMCC branch office<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Best use of the business entity<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">All products and services<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">All products and services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Can do proprietary crypto-currency trading?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Can do crypto-currency trading for customers?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Corporate director(s) allowed?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Minimum paid up share capital?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">US$13,615<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Resident company secretary\/manager required?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">How long to set the entity up?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6 weeks<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">How long to open a corporate bank account?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">8 weeks<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Require annual submission of audited financial statements?<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Regulated by which government body?<\/td><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-2\">DMCC FZ Authority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-15 from cache -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-555f91b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"555f91b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DMCC free zone business types in a glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-269ef2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"269ef2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><strong>Main business activities supported by DMCC free zone<\/strong><\/h6><p>In DMCC, you can choose from over 1,000 different business activities\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dmcc.ae\/ecosystems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">across 20 sectors<\/a>. Main sectors are:<\/p><ul><li>Commodities.<\/li><li>Gold and Diamonds.<\/li><li>Crypto &amp; Blockchain \u2013 businesses providing proprietary digital economy solutions.<\/li><li>Technology.<\/li><li>Professional services.<\/li><li>Financial services.<\/li><li>Construction.<\/li><li>Logistics.<\/li><li>Energy.<\/li><li>E-Commerce.<\/li><li>Healthcare.<\/li><li>Aviation.<\/li><\/ul><h6><strong>Operating licenses issued by the DMCC free zone<\/strong><\/h6><p><br \/>Each company must secure an operating licence from the ones listed below. Each licence can contain up to six business activities, but they must be related to each other. Additional fees will apply when adding activities that are not related (i.e. commodity trading and management consulting).<\/p><ul><li>Trading licence.<\/li><li>Services licence.<\/li><li>Industrial licence.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a862dba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a862dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DMCC free zone business types in a glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac9f055 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac9f055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The DMCC company formation process closely aligns with the general UAE company formation procedure.<\/p><p>For comprehensive details on the UAE company formation process, please refer to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healyconsultants.com\/uae-company-registration\/incorporation-steps\/\">UAE company formation steps page<\/a>.<\/p><p>The basic steps required for DMCC company registration and to start a business in DMCC are the following:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Deciding on your DMCC licenses, business activities, company director and shareholder structures, share capital and other company officers.<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Preparing required documents, paying the company registration fee and completing the DMCC incorporation application.<\/li><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Collecting provisional approval letter and bank letter from DMCC.<\/li><li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Initiating the UAE corporate bank account opening process.<\/li><li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Choosing a suitable office space in DMCC.<\/li><li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong>\u00a0Fulfilling the licensing requirements by submitting the required documents to DMCC.<\/li><li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong>\u00a0Collecting the DMCC company license, DMCC memorandum, articles of association, DMCC company registration certificate and other relevant documents from the DMCC authority.<\/li><li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong>\u00a0Appointing an external auditor.<\/li><li><strong>Step 9:<\/strong>\u00a0Submitting other required documents to DMCC within one month from license issuance date.<\/li><li><strong>Step 10:<\/strong>\u00a0As a final step, applying for UAE employment visa.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Important note:\u00a0<\/strong>To obtain a business license, there are additional requirements for companies that are:<\/p><ul><li>Using owned property for office or<\/li><li>Applying for industrial \/ retail activities licenses or<\/li><li>Using DMCC owned towers in JLT or<\/li><li>Injecting a share capital greater than US$ 136,000 (AED 500,000).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad8b7b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad8b7b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preliminary list of documents required for DMCC company setup engagement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c7278a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c7278a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The document requirements for DMCC business setup are simple.<\/p><p>DMCC authority requires you to submit:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>The copies of your passport.<\/li><li>Proof of residence.<\/li><li>DMCC office address proof.<\/li><li>Approvals from other agencies for certain regulated business activities.<\/li><li>Copies of parent company documents (if setting up a subsidiary).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>CLA Consultants Group diligently conducts due diligence on our clients to enhance our service quality. For detailed information about our due diligence process and the necessary documents, please refer to our Due Diligence guide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-222dc65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"222dc65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Time required for DMCC free zone company formation engagement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2445e88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2445e88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For complex and time-sensitive business needs, partnering with a reputable corporate services company for DMCC business setup becomes essential.<\/p><p>Our experts at CLA Consultants ensures smooth DMCC company formation, saving you time and ensuring timely operations within DMCC.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>It requires 3.5 months to complete a DMCC free zone company setup engagement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b103713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b103713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DMCC comprehensive business setup packages<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5145e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5145e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To attract new investors and to make their UAE free zone more cost-effective, DMCC offers promotions to throughout the year for businesses of all sizes.<\/p><p>By selecting some of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dmcc.ae\/business\/business-setup-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">business setup packages<\/a>\u00a0listed below, you can save much on DMCC free zone business setup costs.<\/p><h6>Prime Plus Package<\/h6><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong>\u00a0Larger and medium sized companies.<\/p><p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol class=\"tick\"><li>Fast-track company setup.<\/li><li>DMCC company stamp valid up to 3 years.<\/li><li>Complimentary office fitness certificate.<\/li><li>Commemorative certificate of incorporation.<\/li><li>Amendments to shareholding, directorship and licensing activities to the company without extra charges (up to 3 months from obtaining license).<\/li><li>Discount on additional services required from DMCC.<\/li><li>Dedicated support from DMCC.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Package pricing plan for one year:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Package price is US$ 10,389 (AED 38,145).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h6>Jump Start Package<\/h6><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong>\u00a0Start-ups and SMEs.<\/p><p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol class=\"tick\"><li>24% discount on company setup fees.<\/li><li>DMCC company stamp.<\/li><li>Standard flexi desk or co-working space.<\/li><li>One UAE residency visa.<\/li><li>Commemorative certificate of incorporation.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Package pricing plans for one year:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Package price with standard flexi desk option is US$ 11,921 (AED 43,780).<\/li><li>Package price with co-working space option is US$ 13,922 (AED 51,129).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h6>Basic Biz Package<\/h6><p><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong>\u00a0Entrepreneurs and smaller start-ups.<\/p><p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol class=\"tick\"><li>DMCC company stamp.<\/li><li>Standard flexi desk.<\/li><li>One UAE residency visa.<\/li><li>Commemorative certificate of incorporation.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Package pricing plan for one year:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Package price is US$ 9,662 (AED 35,484).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Important note:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><i>The above discounts, incentives and promotions are subject to the DMCC Free Zone Authority\u2019s terms and conditions and may be amended by DMCC from time to time in its sole discretion as it deems fit.<\/i><\/li><li><i>Please contact CLA Consultants Group to confirm the continuity of the above packages and\/or availability of any other promotions.<\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a855cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a855cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Annual renewal of a DMCC free zone company and business licenses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afbd599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afbd599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><strong>Independent statutory annual audit of a DMCC company<\/strong><\/h6><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>A DMCC company and a DMCC branch office must upload the auditor signed and stamped audited financial statements summary sheet and the audited financial statements report online. This must be done within 180 days of the end of each financial year.<\/li><li>Every DMCC entity must ensure that their appointed auditor is registered as an approved auditor with DMCC Authority and is on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dmccsf.my.salesforce-sites.com\/apex\/VF_ApprovedAuditorPage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Approved Auditors List (AAL)<\/a>. A DMCC branch office may secure an approval to use their appointed international group auditor.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h6><strong>DMCC company business license renewal<\/strong><\/h6><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>According to the DMCC regulations, a DMCC company must annually renew its license (or for 2, 3, or 5 years) to keep operating.<\/li><li>DMCC entities must renew their licenses by the expiry date. The companies should submit the license renewal application and make license renewal fee payment to DMCC.<\/li><li>DMCC authority recommends initiating the business license renewal process 3-4 weeks before the current license expiration date.<\/li><li>For 3-year or longer-term business license renewals, a yearly insurance policy and an undertaking letter are required.<\/li><li>Companies engaged in retail, industrial, or regulated activities are not permitted to renew their licenses for multiple years.<\/li><li>Operating company in DMCC without a valid license in the DMCC Free Zone is prohibited.<\/li><li>If a DMCC entity doesn\u2019t renew its license by the expiry date, it faces sanctions, penalties, and potential license termination.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f17b54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f17b54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c843600 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c843600\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e181ad5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e181ad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<style>\r\n\r\n.uk-company-widget * {\r\nbox-sizing: border-box !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* CTA Section *\/\r\n.uk-cta {\r\npadding: 40px !important;\r\nborder-radius: 10px !important;\r\nbackground: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4b5c 0%, #2c6e7f 100%) !important;\r\ncolor: #fff !important;\r\ntext-align: center !important;\r\nfont-size: 20px !important;\r\nfont-weight: bold !important;\r\nmargin: 30px 0 !important;\r\nbox-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Buttons *\/\r\n.uk-btn {\r\ndisplay: inline-block !important;\r\npadding: 10px 20px !important;\r\nborder-radius: 6px !important;\r\nfont-weight: bold !important;\r\nborder: none !important;\r\ncursor: pointer !important;\r\ntransition: all 0.3s ease !important;\r\ntext-decoration: none !important;\r\nfont-size: 14px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-btn-gradient {\r\nbackground: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4b5c 0%, #2c6e7f 100%) !important;\r\ncolor: #fff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-btn-gradient:hover {\r\nopacity: 0.9 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Contact Section *\/\r\n.uk-contact {\r\nborder: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;\r\nborder-radius: 8px !important;\r\nbackground: #f1f5f9 !important;\r\npadding: 20px !important;\r\nmargin: 20px 0 0 0 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-contact h4 {\r\nmargin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;\r\ncolor: #1a4b5c !important;\r\nfont-size: 16px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-contact p {\r\nmargin: 0 0 15px 0 !important;\r\ncolor: #475569 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-person {\r\ndisplay: flex !important;\r\nalign-items: center !important;\r\ngap: 15px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-person img {\r\nwidth: 60px !important;\r\nheight: 60px !important;\r\nborder-radius: 50% !important;\r\nflex-shrink: 0 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.uk-person strong {\r\ncolor: #1a4b5c !important;\r\nfont-size: 16px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Responsive Design *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n.uk-cta {\r\npadding: 30px 20px !important;\r\nfont-size: 18px !important;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- CTA -->\r\n<div id=\"uk-cta-section\" class=\"uk-cta\">\r\nRegister your company in Dubai now! 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