Dubai · Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC) · all zones
DMCC
World’s premier business destination and leading free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, a Government of Dubai Authority. dmcc.ae
remote setup
official price list
0% tax possible as QFZP
tier 1
Licence-only total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
One-visa total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
Minimum share capital
not yet confirmed
Yes
Typical days to licence
not yet confirmed
unproven or unpublished
Packages, as published
Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.
| Package | Licence | Visas | Workspace | Setup | Renewal | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Biz Packageofficial package price; renewal via Basic Flexi Package | Trading/Service | n/a | flexi desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Jump Start Package Standard Flexi Deskofficial package price; multi-year renewal available (2yr 81881, 3yr 120000) | Trading/Service | n/a | flexi desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Jump Start Package Co-Working Spaceofficial package price | Trading/Service | n/a | coworking | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Prime Plus Packageofficial package price | not stated | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Basic Flexi Package (renewal)official renewal package price | not stated | n/a | flexi desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Flexi Boost Package 1 year (renewal)official renewal package price | not stated | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Flexi Boost Package 2 years (renewal)official renewal package price | not stated | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Flexi Boost Package 3 years (renewal)official renewal package price | not stated | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
| Prime Business Package 3 years (renewal)official renewal package price | not stated | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | dmcc.ae |
Promotions the authority advertises
- 24% discount on company setup fees with Jump Start Package
- 5% discount on 2-year licence renewal
- 10% discount on 3-year licence renewal
Fees, line by line
The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.
Registrationnot yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Licencenot yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Establishment cardnot yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Immigration cardnot yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmedmust be paid updmcc.ae
Application fee (one-time)not yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Articles of Association (AoA) fee (one-time)not yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Share Capital Deposit service feenot yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Lease Admin Fee (business centre)not yet confirmeddmcc.ae
Workspace
Co-Working Space Leasenot yet confirmedDMCC Business Centre · counts for the visa quota · source
What a missing number means
The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.
Company and licence types
Company types
- Individual
One or more natural persons - Subsidiary
Corporate shareholder(s) - Branch
Extension of an existing parent company
Licence types
- Trading Licence
Trading activities specified in the licence - Service Licence
Service activities specified in the licence - Commercial Licence
SPV, Holding Company, Single Family Office (SFO), Multi Family Office (MFO) activities - Industrial Licence
Manufacturing activities as specified in the licence - Freelance Licence
Approved freelance activities for a natural person
How the authority processes it
Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.
- step 1 · days gapSubmit online pre-approval applicationApplicant
- step 2 · days gapPre-approval issuance (name reservation, compliance approval)DMCC
- step 3 · days gapRegistration stage: identity verification, document e-signing, payment of registration and licence feesApplicant
- step 4 · days gapLicence issuance (E-license)DMCC
The authority's portal
NameDMCC online portalhttps://dmcc.ae/
Who filespublic
Fully onlineYes
E-signatureDocuSign used for e-signing of legal documents. dmcc.ae
API or integrationNot mentioned in sources
Partner programmenot stated
Selling to the UAE mainland
Yes, via a dual licensing scheme with the Department of Economic Development (DED). A DMCC company can obtain a DED licence and a no-objection certificate (NOC) from DMCC to operate onshore. dmcc.ae
Corporate tax
DMCC is a qualified free zone under UAE Corporate Tax Law. Qualifying income is subject to 0% Corporate Tax. dmcc.ae
Documents the authority asks for
Individual shareholder
- Passport copy
- UAE residence visa and Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Proof of residential address in country of residence
- Electronic Signature Undertaking (system-generated, signed)
- HR Signatory Appointment Letter (system-generated, signed)
Corporate shareholder
- Parent company documents (Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, shareholding structure)
- Board resolution or equivalent
- Passport copies of authorised signatories
- Proof of address for the corporate entity
After the licence
Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.
Financial year
Audit and financial statements
Audited accounts requiredYessource
Who mustAll DMCC entities (companies and branches) unless exempted by DMCCAsource
Submission deadline90 days after financial year-end90 days after financial year-endsource
Approved auditor listYessource
Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
NotesThe DMCC Member Dos and Don'ts specify 90 days, while the Company Regulations allow up to 6 months unless DMCCA prescribes otherwise. The 90-day deadline is the current prescribed period.source
VAT
Corporate tax
Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
QFZP conditionsTo be a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) and benefit from 0% tax on Qualifying Income, a DMCC entity must maintain adequate substance, comply with transfer pricing regulations, keep audited financial statements, and meet the de minimis threshold (non-Qualifying income not exceeding the lower of 5% of total revenue or amount not yet confirmed). Non-Qualifying Income is taxed at 9%.source
Return deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
UBO, ESR and AML
Licence renewal
WhenAnnually (or as per licence period), renewed on or before expiry; DMCC recommends at least 2 weeks prior.Annually (or as per licence period), renewed on or before expiry; DMCC recommends at least 2 weeks prior.source
RequirementsMaintain valid lease/freehold, active licence, visas, and any relevant approvals; Submit audited financial statements (unless exempt); Pay renewal fee and any outstanding charges; Provide any other documentation requested by the Registrar (e.g., due diligence questionnaires, certificates of good standing)source
Late penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Banking
Accounting records
Visas and labour
Requirement 1Maintain valid establishment card at all timessource
Requirement 2Notify DMCC of any changes to employee details (e.g., job title)source
Requirement 3Comply with visa cancellation/transfer requirements upon terminationsource
Requirement 4Maintain valid Workmen's Compensation Insurancesource
Requirement 5DMCC inspectors may visit premises; always ask for identificationsource
Annual obligations
Submit audited financial statementsAnnualWithin 90 days after financial year-endsource
Submit updated Third Party Liability Insurance CertificateAnnualYearlysource
Submit updated Workmen's Compensation InsuranceAnnualYearlysource
Submit valid Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC)AnnualYearlysource
Submit any relevant 3rd Party NOCAnnualWhenever applicablesource
Closing the company
ProcessSubmit application for voluntary termination; cancel or transfer all visas; provide evidence of lease termination with no amounts outstanding; comply with winding-up requirements per Company Regulations. Companies cannot be left dormant; must renew or deregister.source
Cost (AED)not yet confirmedsource
How we file it
Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source
Application channels
DMCC Online Portal (start.dmcc.ae)https://start.dmcc.ae/who can use: All investors; after initial contact, a Business Setup Executive (BSE) provides login credentialslogin: Username and password provided by BSE after contacting DMCCThe portal guides through company structure, activity selection, office solution, and provides a personalised proposal before starting the full application. The full application is then completed on the DMCC portal.source
Invest in Dubai Unified Digital Windowno URLwho can use: All investors, as mandated by Decree No. 13 of 2024login: Likely UAE Pass or similar (not specified in source)Applications for free zones, including DMCC, must be submitted through this unified window but are processed through DMCC's own electronic systems and subject to DMCC fees. dhcc.ae%20of%202024%20Establishing%20the%20Unified%20Digital%20Window%20for%20Establishing%20Companies%20in%20the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai.pdf)source
Direct Contact (Email/Phone/In-Person)no URLwho can use: Anyonelogin: Not applicable; BSE provides portal access after contactContact setup@dmcc.ae, call 600 54 DMCC (600 54 3622) / +971 4 4249600, or visit Client Registration Centre, Level 1, Almas Tower, JLT. A BSE will provide a reference number and portal login details. dmcc.ae/Business%20Document%20Templates/Set%20up%20a%20company/Guidelines/Company_Formation_Application-Individual-V4.pdf?hsLang=en)source
Agent or partner programme
Existsnot stated
Namenot named
Feesnot yet confirmed
Commission or discountnot stated
How to applynot stated
Contactnot stated
Requirementsnot stated
Screens inside the portal
- step 1Accept Terms & WarrantiesApplicantinputs: Acceptance of terms
- step 2Choose setup package (Standard DMCC fees or other)Applicantinputs: Package selection
- step 3Add Applicant, Shareholders and OfficersApplicantinputs: Personal details, Roles (Shareholder/Consultant/POA), Number of sharesuploads: Passport copies, Visa page and Emirates ID (if applicable)
- step 7Review and Confirm the ApplicationApplicantinputs: Review of entered information
- step 8Upload Required DocumentsApplicantuploads: Electronic Signature Undertaking (system-generated, signed by each shareholder/officer), HR Signatory Appointment Letter (system-generated, signed by shareholders), Passport copy, visa page, Emirates ID (front and back) for each relevant person, Proof of residential address in country of residence for each (Shareholder/Director/Manager/Secretary)
- step 9Pay and Submit the ApplicationApplicantinputs: Top-up portal balance with specified amount (initial fees non-refundable)
- step 10BSE Review and Follow-upBSE (contacts applicant within 12 working hours if missing requirements)
- step 11Registration Stage: Customer PaymentApplicantinputs: Top-up account with registration and licence fees
- step 12Identity Verification & Document PreparationBSE (verifies identities via video call against passports) and Applicant (e-signs documents via DocuSign)
- step 13Registration ProcessingDMCC (2-3 working days; issues Provisional Approval, Bank Letter, AOA, Flexi Desk Reservation if applicable)
- step 14Licence IssuanceDMCC (electronic licence, share certificates, certificate of registration, etc. available on portal)
Formats, signatures, payment
Document formatsnot stated
Signatures and identityElectronic signatures via DocuSign with SMS OTP verification. Identity verified by BSE through video call against original passport. dmcc.ae/Business%20Document%20Templates/Set%20up%20a%20company/Guidelines/E-signing_Process_Guideline.pdf?hsLang=en) dmcc.ae/Business%20Document%20Templates/Set%20up%20a%20company/Guidelines/Company_Formation_Application-Individual-V4.pdf?hsLang=en)
PaymentOnline payment via DMCC portal top-up using available channels (credit card, etc.). Initial application fee is non-refundable. Fees include application (amount not yet confirmed), registration (amount not yet confirmed), licence (amount not yet confirmed annually), establishment card (amount not yet confirmed annually), and AOA (amount not yet confirmed, not for branches). dmcc.ae dmcc.ae/Business%20Document%20Templates/Set%20up%20a%20company/Guidelines/Company_Formation_Application-Individual-V4.pdf?hsLang=en)
Status trackingApplication status visible on DMCC portal homepage (e.g., 'Submitted'). Email notifications sent upon submission. Post-registration, all company documents available on the portal. dmcc.ae/Business%20Document%20Templates/Set%20up%20a%20company/Guidelines/Company_Formation_Application-Individual-V4.pdf?hsLang=en)
API or bulk filingnot stated
After the licence, onlineEnhanced Follow Up service request on DMCC portal to upload Bank Share Capital Deposit Letter or Bank Statement (required within 6 months if share capital below amount not yet confirmed). dmcc.ae/Business%20Document%20Templates/Set%20up%20a%20company/Guidelines/Company_Formation_Application-Individual-V4.pdf?hsLang=en)
Automation risks
- Pre-approval stage may require wet signatures on system-generated documents (Electronic Signature Undertaking, HR Signatory Appointment Letter) before scanning and uploading; not fully digital at that stage.
- Identity verification is manual via video call with a BSE, which cannot be automated.
- BSE intervention for missing documents or clarifications adds a human-dependent step.
- Steps 4-6 in the pre-approval portal flow are not documented in the provided guideline, potentially involving additional manual selections or uploads.
Open integration gaps
- No information found on an official agent or partner program for DMCC.
- Accepted document file formats (e.g., PDF, JPEG) are not specified in the provided sources.
- No API or bulk submission capabilities mentioned.
- Explicit terms forbidding automated submissions were not found in the provided sources.
- Steps 4-6 of the pre-approval portal process are missing from the guideline PDF.
- Detailed post-licence online services beyond the bank deposit upload are not covered.
- Exact payment methods (credit card types, bank transfer) are not detailed.
- The 'Invest in Dubai' unified window integration details and its current operational status are unclear.
What we still do not know about DMCC
The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.
Prices
- Medical and Emirates ID fees are not published by DMCC and are third-party costs
- Visa quota for Prime Plus Package and Flexi Boost packages not specified
- Renewal price for Jump Start Package not explicitly listed for 1 year; only multi-year packages available
- Immigration card fee not applicable in DMCC
- Details of what is included in Prime Plus Package not provided in the schedule
Structure and process
- Established year not found in provided sources.
- Activity catalogue count and URL not provided; the List of Approved Activities is referenced but not linked.
- Specific excluded industries not detailed in the FAQ snippet.
- Partner/agent program details not mentioned.
- API or integration capabilities not mentioned.
Compliance
- Financial year rules not found in provided sources for standard DMCC companies; only found for companies limited by guarantee.
- Retention period and accounting standard not specified in provided sources.
- Audit fee or penalty not mentioned.
- Corporate tax registration deadline, return deadline, and late registration penalty not mentioned.
- VAT thresholds and designated zone status not covered.
- ESR, UBO, and AML requirements not covered in provided sources.
- Banking information (commonly used banks, account opening timelines, minimum balance, pain points) not available.
- Deregistration cost not quantified (only stated that costs exist).
- Licence renewal late penalty not specified.
- Annual obligation costs and penalties not provided.
Sources
Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.
Comprehensive business setup packages | DMCChttps://dmcc.ae/business/business-setup-packagesread 2026-10-20
Business Setup in One of Dubai's Leading Free Zone | 100% Remote | DMCChttps://dmcc.ae/business/set-up-a-new-businessread 2026-10-20
DMCCA Company Regulations, Update Date: 10 October 2024https://dmcc.ae/hubfs/Compliance%20Documents%202024/DMCCA%20Company%20Regulations-%20Final.pdf?hsLang=enread 2026-10-20
Prime Business Package Terms and Conditionshttps://dmcc.ae/hubfs/website%20support%20documents/Prime%20Business%20Package%20Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf?hsLang=enread 2026-10-20
Exclusive DMCC Licence Renewal Packages | DMCChttps://dmcc.ae/members/licence-renewal-packagesread 2026-10-20
DMCC Schedule of Charges | DMCChttps://dmcc.ae/members/support/schedule-chargesread 2026-10-20