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DMCC Free Zone Company Setup

DMCC is Dubai's flagship free zone for commodities, financial services and professional firms. Highest credibility for banking, with over 25,000 member companies.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 22,250
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Why DMCC?

DMCC is Dubai's flagship free zone for commodities, financial services and professional firms. Highest credibility for banking, with over 25,000 member companies.

JLT address, one of the most recognised business locations in the UAE

3,000+ activities covered, including gold, diamonds, tea, coffee, crypto and professional services

Mandatory annual audit builds financial credibility (good for investor diligence)

Preferred by Emirates NBD, FAB, HSBC and Standard Chartered for larger ticket accounts

Flexi-desk gives 3 visas, private offices scale to 20+ visas

Dedicated DMCC Crypto Centre for virtual asset businesses

Activities covered

DMCC is set up for these business types. Pick one or combine within the same group under one licence.

Precious metals and diamonds trading

Energy and commodities trading

Financial consultancy

Virtual asset activities (DMCC Crypto Centre)

Media and marketing

Technology

Professional services

Visas and office

Flexi-desk: 3 visas. Private offices scale with square footage, typically 1 visa per 9 sq m. DMCC regularly approves larger quotas on request.

Flexi-desk included in base package

Visa quota scales with office size

Private offices available for larger teams

Residence visas for shareholders, employees and family

Banking

DMCC files close fastest with Emirates NBD, FAB and HSBC. Expect 15 to 30 working days to activation. Private banking and multi-currency accounts commonly approved.

Pre-matched to the bank most likely to approve your file

Compliance file prepared end to end by Breeo

Multi-currency and merchant accounts arranged on request

Audit and tax

Mandatory annual audit by a DMCC-approved auditor. Non-compliance blocks renewal.

UAE corporate tax at 9% above AED 375,000 profit

Qualifying Free Zone Person 0% rate available on qualifying income

VAT at 5% above AED 375,000 turnover (if applicable)

Breeo handles registration, filing and compliance

Frequently asked questions

Is DMCC worth the extra cost over IFZA or Meydan?

For commodity trading, high-value banking, investor-facing businesses or operations above AED 2 million revenue, yes. For small consulting under that revenue, IFZA or Meydan give the same practical outcome at half the cost.

Does DMCC require an audit?

Yes. All DMCC companies must file audited financial statements annually. Audit costs run AED 4,000 to AED 10,000 per year for a small operation.

Can I run a crypto business in DMCC?

Yes. DMCC has a dedicated Crypto Centre and licences virtual asset activities under VARA regulation. One of the few UAE free zones that officially supports crypto operations.

How many visas can a DMCC company get?

Flexi-desk packages include 3 visas. Private offices scale higher: a 500 sq ft office typically gives 5 to 6 visas, 2,000 sq ft gives 20+.

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