Dubai is one of the leading growing economies. Different programmes, resources and value-added services aided the growth of startups in Dubai and helped them connect to new business opportunities. Emkan corporate services assist entrepreneurs to set up their business dreams in UAE Free zones. Free zones have no such restrictions and enjoy several privileges at the customs.
Most suitable free zone for company setup in Dubai
INTERNATIONAL FREE ZONE AUTHORITY (IFZA)
IFZA is one of the most popular free trade zones of the Emirates. Business setup in IFZA offers innovative business solutions, good infrastructure and professional formation processes. With our partnership with IFZA, Emkan corporate services enable you the quickest business setup in IFZA. This freezone authority has a better reputation with UAE banks and hence you can obtain a corporate bank account. We can assist you with several activities for the company formation related to trade, service and consultancy. IFZA allows entrepreneurs to choose the best form of office space for setting up a company. IFZA provides a lifetime visa to the investor and also allows upto 7 activities under one visa.
Various licenses offered by IFZA are as follows:
- Consultancy license
- General license
- Service license
- Trading license
- Industrial license
- Holding license.
DUBAI MARITIME CITY FREE ZONE (DMCA)
Setting up a business in Dubai Maritime City free zone is a good option and Emkan corporate services provide the guidance for the company formation in an easy way.
Dubai Maritime City Free Zone is a member of the Dubai World Group and is considered as Dubai’s newest free zone. DMCA is located on a man-made peninsula Port Rashid and the Dubai Dry Docks and surrounded by the waters of the Arabian Gulf. By providing excellent infrastructure, services and regulations, Dubai Maritime City creates a unique environment that will promote the networking and integration of maritime companies in one destination.
Various activities permitted in DSC are as follows:
- Commercial license
- Maritime commercial license
- Maine craft crew license
- Maritime operation services license
- Maritime education and research license
DUBAI SILICON OASIS ( DSO)
Dubai Silicon Oasis is a recognized free zone in the world and an integrated technology park. DSO provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and in -house business services. DSO fosters technology and entrepreneurship while forming the business setup. Emkan corporate services assist you with each stage of company formation. This mainly engaged in the activities like technology, electronics, and engineering sectors. DSO was mainly promoted to lead an innovative economic system. The DSO free zone permits to combine professional and commercial activities under one license. Various activities in which DSO offers are consultancy, logistics, manufacturing, transport, aviation, health, storage, hospitality, marketing, trading, waste management, tourism and education.
The licenses that DSO offers are as follows
- Service license
- Trade license
- Industrial license.
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTRE (DIFC)
DIFC is one of the leading financial hubs and most of the leading services are connected in DIFC. Many financial services and companies have developed businesses within DIFC. This centre is established as an internationally recognized, independent regulator and a proven judicial
system with a specific framework of English law. It offers cost effective licensing solutions, innovative programmes, and funding for startup companies. Emkan corporate services assist you with providing immense support in order to shape the financial industry and create value for
company formation, by providing the best environment for accelerating the growth.
The values that DIFC offers are
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Efficiency.
DUBAI INTERNET CITY (DIC)
Dubai internet city is the leading hub of innovations and technologies that boosts up the new media and sciences. DIC is a member of Dubai Holding Subsidiary TECOM Investments. Dubai Internet City was developed to support information and communication technology companies,
standing out as the biggest ICT infrastructure built inside a free zone. Emkan corporate services set up the companies in DIC and make them as simple and easy. DIC is commonly hub for global ICT giants like Microsoft, Oracle, HP, IBM, Dell, Siemens, Canon, Logica, Sony Ericsson, Schlumberger and Cisco as well as many small and medium enterprises. It was located in the heart of Dubai and made the communication more convenient.
Various activities offered by DIC are as follows:
- IT services
- Consultancy
- E-Commerce
- Multimedia development
Licenses offered by DIC free zone are as follows:
- Software
- E-Commerce
- IT service
- Telecommunications and networking
- Internet and multimedia
- Software
- E-Commerce
- IT service
- Telecommunications and networking
- Internet and multimedia
DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY FREE ZONE (DHCC)
Dubai Healthcare City free zone brings together healthcare services and provides a network of businesses from hospitality to consultancies and retail outlets. DHCC is governed by Dubai Healthcare City Authority. This is the world’s largest healthcare free zone. Dubai Healthcare City
Free Zone ensures the high quality and wellness centres suitable in the residential and commercial enterprises.
To set up your company at DHCC, Emkan corporate services provide simple and easy processes in an efficient way.
DHCC involves a community of medical tourists, students as well as residents. It is considered as the best place to establish a free zone business setup in Dubai. Various activities permitted in Dubai Healthcare City free zone are under two categories:
Activities under clinical are as follows:
- Pharmaceutical
- Clinical inpatient and outpatients
- Diagnostic centres and non-diagnostic medical labs
- Patient escort services
Activities under non-clinical are:
- Hotel services
- Events management
- Consultancy
- Food and beverages
- Educational services
Licenses offered by DHCC free zone are as follows:
- Consultancy
- Trading
- Media
- Industrial
- Freelance
DUBAI MULTI COMMODITIES CENTRE (DMCC)
To set up the business in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Emkan corporate services assist you with a quick process for company formation at minimum cost.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre is considered as the world’s no:1 free zone. It is located in the heart of Dubai and offers pathways for the retail and commerce sector. DMCC is the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities. It is a home to an efficient community, innovative infrastructure, high-class services and excellent choice of properties. This free zone enhances local industry through execution of international standards. DMCC free zone also offers plug and play flexi-desks and serviced offices
Various facilities offered in DMCC free zone include:
- Commercial and residential towers
- Offices shell and core, serviced offices
- Virtual and flexi desks
- Retail outlets
- Light manufacturing facilities.
Licenses offered by DMCC are as follows:
- General trading license
- Service license
- Industrial license
- Commercial license
DUBAI STUDIO CITY FREE ZONE (DSC)
Setting up a business in Dubai Studio City free zone is a good option and Emkan corporate services provide the guidance for the company formation in an easy way.
Dubai studio city is the collaborative hub for film and television production. The DSC was developed to empower the region’s film industry. It promotes international movie production companies. Dubai studio city proves to be a one-stop-shop for filmmakers, producers and crews, which in turn develop efficient filming in Dubai.
Licenses offered are as follows
- Commercial license
- Freelance permit
Various activities permitted in DSC are as follows:
- Animation
- Broadcast services
- Radio station-satellite
- Film support service
- IP streaming
- Music and entertainment
- TV network-satellite
- Production
- Themed amusement and recreational activities
DUBAI AIRPORT FREE ZONE (DAFZA)
The Dubai Airport Free Zone was established in 1996, and is a leading business hub in Dubai and the Middle East Region. This free zone is located nearest to Dubai International Airport. DAFZA offers a gateway to the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the rest of Asia. Various sectors in DAFZA are aviation, pharmaceuticals, trading, manufacturing, jewellery, logistics and IT. The DAFZA offers total ownership, world-class facilities, and fast processing of paperwork to maximize business activity. In Order to set up business in Dubai Airport Free Zone, you need to acquire Immigration Card, Entry Permit, Stamping, Medical test, and Emirates ID. DAFZA gives opportunities to the investors to acquire dual licenses with the Department of Economic Development.
Government services available within the jurisdiction are:
- Notary
- 24 hours customs service
- Banks
- Telecommunications providers
Business licenses offered are as follows:
- Airport Free Zone
- Trading
- General trading
- Industrial license
- E-commerce
- Service license
- Freelancer permit
Various activities for entrepreneurs offered by DAFZA are as follows:
- Investment
- Insurance
- Building materials
- Aircraft and Spacecraft
- Chemicals
- Mobile trading
- Waste trading
- Business and management consultancy
- Legal services
- Architectural activities
- Engineering activities , Transport, shipping and storage
- Motor vehicles and auto spare parts
DUBAI KNOWLEDGE VILLAGE (DKV)
Dubai Knowledge Village was developed by TECOM Investments in 2003. It deals with human resources, professional learning and educational free zones. DKV provides an excellent infrastructure and services for business registration among the foreign investors. Dubai Knowledge Village business setup requires companies to take approval from authority of Dubaitechnology and media free zone.
To set up the business in the DKV free zone, Emkan corporate services provide hassle freeprocesses for easy and quick formation.
Licenses offered by DKV free zones are as follows:
- Commercial license
- Professional license
- Freelance permit
