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Dubai World Central Free Zone Company Setup

Dubai World Central (DWC) wraps around Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South. Preferred for aviation, logistics, light manufacturing, e-commerce and events, with direct airside access and 200+ acres of warehouse stock. Breeo International is an official channel partner, so your application is filed through a verified route with priority processing.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 13,500
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Dubai World Central, Dubai South

Why Dubai World Central?

Direct access to Al Maktoum International Airport (future largest airport in the world)

Logistics District with warehousing from 100 sq m, bonded zone operations

Dubai South Business Park for consulting, SaaS and professional services (from AED 13,500)

Hosts Expo City Dubai legacy site, logistics for cargo and e-commerce

Dedicated Aviation District for MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) and aviation services

Lower rents than Jebel Ali or DAFZA for comparable warehouse space

Activities covered

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

Aviation and MRO services

Logistics and freight forwarding

E-commerce fulfilment

Light manufacturing

Events and exhibitions

Business consulting

Food trading

Visas and office

Visa quota tied to office or warehouse size, typically 1 visa per 9 sq m. Dubai South Business Park packages give 2 to 6 visas on the base tier.

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

DWC companies onboard well with Emirates NBD, FAB, Mashreq and RAKBANK. Trade finance for aviation and logistics activities 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 audit for industrial and trading licences; service licences optional.

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

Who should pick DWC over JAFZA?

DWC for air cargo, aviation services and future-oriented infrastructure projects on Al Maktoum International. JAFZA for established sea-freight and heavy industrial trade through Jebel Ali Port.

What is the smallest DWC setup?

Dubai South Business Park (service licence) starts at AED 13,500 per year including flexi-desk. Warehouses start at 100 sq m with annual rent from AED 60,000.

Is DWC a good base for e-commerce fulfilment?

Yes. The DWC Logistics District offers bonded warehousing, customs clearance on-site and lower per-sq-m rates than Jebel Ali, well suited to fulfilment operations under 2,000 sq m.

Can DWC companies trade in the UAE mainland?

Standard free zone rules apply, invoice through a mainland distributor or open a mainland branch. DWC does not offer a built-in dual licence.

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