DWTC Free Zone · Tughra

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
Standard business license, no visa quota, Virtual Office SilverAgent package including license, virtual office, and knowledge fee; renewal same as first year per source	Professional/Commercial	n/a	virtual	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	sentineldubai.com
Standard business license, 2 visa quotaAgent package including license, virtual office, and visa quota allocation; renewal same	Professional/Commercial	n/a	virtual	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	sentineldubai.com
Standard business license, 4 visa quota, Virtual Office GoldAgent package including license, virtual office, and visa quota allocation; renewal same	Professional/Commercial	n/a	virtual	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	sentineldubai.com
Company registration & Trade License packageAgent package for company registration and trade license, includes business cafe access; renewal not specified	Professional/Commercial	n/a	none	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	zentral.world
Executive Office 6 Visa Quota packageAgent package: license fee 8,000, registration 2,000, establishment card 2,300, executive office 55,000; renewal same; excludes refundable security deposit 3,500	Professional/Commercial	n/a	office	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	allianceadvisers.com
Professional license, no visa, co-working 5hrs/yearLicense fee 12,000 (official) + co-working 525 (agent-reported); excludes VAT, registration fee, security deposit	Professional	n/a	flexi desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	official	dwtc.com
Professional license, 1 employee visa, co-working 5hrs/yearLicense 12,000 + co-working 525 + visa allocation 2,000 + establishment card 2,300 + employee visa 3,000 (agent-reported); excludes VAT, registration fee, security deposit	Professional	n/a	flexi desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	emirae.pro

Promotions the authority advertises

Alliance Advisers offers first-year license fee at amount not yet confirmed (vs official 12,000) as part of their package (source: allianceadvisers.com)

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 confirmeddwtc.com

Licencenot yet confirmeddwtc.com

Establishment cardnot yet confirmeddwtc.com

Immigration cardnot yet confirmeddwtc.com

Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmeddwtc.com

Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmeddwtc.com

Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmednot paid updwtc.com

Refundable Security Depositnot yet confirmedmedia.dwtc.com

Visa Allocation Fee (per visa)not yet confirmedemirae.pro

Knowledge and Innovation Feenot yet confirmedfreezoneradar.ae

Co-working 5 hours/yearnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Late renewal penalty per monthnot yet confirmedfreezoneradar.ae

Additional activity feenot yet confirmedmedia.dwtc.com

Additional Visa Quota (one-time, without facility)not yet confirmedmedia.dwtc.com

Renewal of additional Visa Quotanot yet confirmedmedia.dwtc.com

Workspace

Co-working 5 hours/year (up to 2 visas)not yet confirmedDWTC Free Zone · counts for the visa quota · source

Co-working 30 hours/month (up to 3 visas)not yet confirmedDWTC Free Zone · counts for the visa quota · source

Private office (up to 6 visas)not yet confirmedDWTC Free Zone · counts for the visa quota · source

Reseller prices seen against the official line

Sentinel Dubainot quotedStandard business license, no visa quota, Virtual Office Silversource

Zentralnot quotedCompany registration & Trade Licensesource

Alliance Advisersnot quotedExecutive Office 6 Visa Quotasource

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

Free Zone Establishment
1 (individual or corporate)
Free Zone Company
2-10 (individuals, corporates, or combination)

Licence types

Commercial License
Import, export, sale, distribution and storage of items permissible within the license.
General Trading License
Unrestricted range of commercial activities, products and/or items; allows import, export, sale, etc.
Professional License
Professional services (details not specified in sources).
Event Management License
Event management industry.
E-Commerce License
E-commerce activities.
Family Offices License
Family office services.
Virtual Assets License
Highly regulated virtual assets sector.

How the authority processes it

Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.

step 1 · days gap
Submit application and initial documentsApplicant (online via Business Setup Portal)
step 2 · days gap
Receive initial approvalDWTC Authority
step 3 · days gap
Submit final documents (bank certificate, specimen signature, MOA)Applicant
step 4 · days gap
Sign and attest documents in person at DWTC Authority officesApplicant (General Manager)
step 5 · days gap
Obtain lease and licenseDWTC Authority

The authority's portal

NameBusiness Setup Portalhttps://eservices.dwtcauthority.com/

Who filespublic

Fully onlineYes

E-signaturenot stated

API or integrationnot stated

Partner programmenot stated

Selling to the UAE mainland

Not directly under the free zone license; operations outside the free zone require compliance with mainland laws (e.g., through a local distributor or branch).

Corporate tax

The free zone advertises 0% taxes, but UAE corporate tax law applies; qualifying free zone persons may benefit from 0% on qualifying income. No explicit confirmation in sources.

Documents the authority asks for

Individual shareholder

Online Application
Company profile (brief summary of industry and activities)
Passport copies of Shareholder(s), Director(s), General Manager
For UAE Residents: Emirates ID and residency visa copies
No Objection Letter from local sponsor for General Manager (if applicable)
CV of all stakeholders and duly filled UBO form
After initial approval: Specimen Signature of General Manager (attested by DWTC Authority)
Bank Certificate for Deposit of Share Capital
Memorandum and Articles of Association (attested by DWTC Authority)

Corporate shareholder

All documents required for individual shareholder (as applicable)
Board or Shareholder Resolution to establish the company, appoint General Manager, specify activities and capital
Certified True Copy Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Registration
Memorandum and Articles of Association of the corporate shareholder
License copy (if applicable)
Documents must be notarised and attested by UAE Embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs

After the licence

Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.

Financial year

RuleDirectors prepare accounts for each financial year. Accounts must be prepared, audited, and laid before a general meeting within 6 months after the financial year-end media.dwtc.com.source

First period, maximum monthsnot yet confirmedsource

Can choose the year endYessource

Audit and financial statements

Audited accounts requiredYessource

Who mustEvery company licensed under DWTC, including FZCOs, UAE branches and foreign branches farahatco.comsource

Submission deadlineTypically within 90 days of financial year-end for licence renewal (agent source farahatco.com); official regulations require audited accounts within 6 months of year-end, but submission to Registrar is upon request media.dwtc.com.Typically within 90 days of financial year-end for licence renewal (agent source [farahatco.com](https://farahatco.com/services/dwtc-approved-auditors/)); official regulations require audited accounts within 6 months of year-end, but submission to Registrar is upon request [media.dwtc.com](https://media.dwtc.com/Free-Zone-Company-Regulations-V6.pdf).source

Approved auditor listYessource

Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

NotesAudited financial statements must be prepared in accordance with IFRS and audited by a DWTCA-approved auditor. Non-submission can lead to fines up to amount not yet confirmed and suspension of licence media.dwtc.com farahatco.com.source

VAT

Mandatory threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Voluntary threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Designated zonenot yet confirmedsource

NotesVAT obligations are federal; no specific DWTC rules provided in the sources.source

Corporate tax

Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource

QFZP conditionsMaintain adequate substance in the UAE; derive Qualifying Income; comply with transfer pricing rules and maintain documentation; not elected to be subject to Corporate Tax in full; prepare and maintain audited financial statements media.dwtc.com.source

Return deadlineWithin 9 months of the end of the Tax Period flyingcolourtax.com.Within 9 months of the end of the Tax Period [flyingcolourtax.com](https://www.flyingcolourtax.com/media/uploads/pdf/CT-Returns-EN-11-11-2024.pdf).source

Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

UBO, ESR and AML

UBO register requiredYessource

Where the UBO register is filedDWTCA (Registrar) dwtc.comsource

ESR statusApplicable if carrying out Relevant Activities; must demonstrate adequate economic presence dwtc.com.source

AML / goAML registrationnot yet confirmedsource

Licence renewal

WhenAnnually, no later than 30 days after expiry of current License media.dwtc.com.Annually, no later than 30 days after expiry of current License media.dwtc.com.source

RequirementsComplete registration, Lease and License renewal media.dwtc.com; Settle outstanding dues media.dwtc.com; Submit audited financial statements (as per agent farahatco.com)source

Late penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Banking

Banks commonly usednot yet confirmedsource

Typical account opening daysnot yet confirmedsource

Minimum balance (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Pain pointsnot yet confirmedsource

Accounting records

RequiredYessource

Retention yearsnot yet confirmedsource

StandardIFRS (as stated by an agent farahatco.com; official regulations refer to 'generally accepted accounting principles approved by the Registrar' media.dwtc.com)source

Visas and labour

Requirement 1Visas issued under the license must be cancelled or transferred if license not renewed; individuals reported as absconding if not cancelled media.dwtc.com.source

Annual obligations

Submission of audited financial statementsAnnualWithin 90 days of financial year-end (for licence renewal) [farahatco.com](https://farahatco.com/services/dwtc-approved-auditors/)source

Corporate Tax return filingAnnualWithin 9 months of the end of the Tax Period [flyingcolourtax.com](https://www.flyingcolourtax.com/media/uploads/pdf/CT-Returns-EN-11-11-2024.pdf)source

Licence renewalAnnualAnnually, no later than 30 days after expiry [media.dwtc.com](https://media.dwtc.com/Free-Zone-Rules-and-Regulations-V14.pdf)source

UBO register maintenanceAnnualOngoing [dwtc.com](https://www.dwtc.com/en/free-zone/regulations/)source

ESR notification/report (if applicable)AnnualAs per ESR deadlinessource

Closing the company

Processnot yet confirmedsource

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

DWTC Business Setup Portal (eServices Portal)https://eservices.dwtcauthority.com/who can use: Any individual or corporate entity wishing to establish a company in DWTC Free Zonelogin: Requires account registration and authenticationPrimary channel for submitting applications, uploading documents, tracking progress, and paying fees. Accessible worldwide. dwtc.comsource

Invest in Dubai Digital Windowno URLwho can use: All investors, as mandated by Dubai Executive Council Resolution No. (5) of 2024login: Requires investor account registration and authentication via the unified platformLicensing entities, including free zones, are required to process all applications through this digital window. However, DWTC's specific integration is not confirmed on their website. dlp.dubai.gov.ae%20of%202024%20Approving%20the%20Principles%20of%20Facilitating%20the%20Investor%E2%80%99s%20Journey.pdf)source

Agent or partner programme

Existsno

Namenot named

Feesnot yet confirmed

Commission or discountnot stated

How to applynot stated

Contactnot stated

Requirementsnot stated

Screens inside the portal

step 1
Select license type and business activitiesApplicantinputs: License type (FZE/FZCO), Business activities
step 2
Complete online application formApplicantinputs: Company name, Shareholder details, Ultimate Beneficiary Owner (UBO) details, Director/manager details, Share capital, Registered office address
step 3
Upload required documents for pre-approvalApplicantuploads: Passport copies of all shareholders, directors, and manager, Emirates ID and residency visa (if UAE resident), No Objection Letter from local sponsor (if manager has existing UAE visa, not applicable for Golden visa), For corporate shareholders: Board Resolution, Certificate of Incorporation, Organisation Chart, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Valid License Copy (if applicable), Bank certificate for share capital deposit (if paid-up capital option selected)
step 4
Submit application and pay registration feeApplicantinputs: Payment details
step 5
Receive initial approvalDWTC Authority
step 6
Submit final documents (e.g., signed lease agreement)Applicantuploads: Lease agreement for office space
step 7
License issuanceDWTC Authority

Formats, signatures, payment

Document formatsArabic or English; documents in other languages must be accompanied by legal translations. Digital uploads (specific file formats not specified, likely PDF). media.dwtc.com

Signatures and identityElectronic signatures are accepted; investors are not required to attend in person. The Digital Window mandate adopts the use of electronic signatures. dlp.dubai.gov.ae%20of%202024%20Approving%20the%20Principles%20of%20Facilitating%20the%20Investor%E2%80%99s%20Journey.pdf)

PaymentOnline payment of license issuance fees is integrated into the Business Setup Portal. Fee break-up is provided. The On-Demand Licensing Calculator gives real-time cost estimates. dwtc.com

Status trackingApplicants can manage their request and track progress via the Business Setup Portal. dwtc.com

API or bulk filingnot stated

After the licence, onlineVisa applications; Workspace/lease management; License renewal; Compliance services

Automation risks

Manual review of applications by DWTC Authority may cause delays
Attestation requirements for foreign corporate documents (UAE Embassy attestation) can be time-consuming
Some business activities may require additional approvals from competent entities before license issuance, as per Executive Council Resolution
No API or bulk submission capability identified, limiting automated high-volume filings

Open integration gaps

Official fee amounts not found in provided sources; only agent advisory fee (amount not yet confirmed) from executivecentre.ae, which is not an official fee
No information on API or bulk submission capabilities
No official agent/partner program found; third-party agents exist but not accredited by DWTC
Exact sequence of portal screens and detailed input fields not fully documented
Specific digital file formats (e.g., PDF, JPEG) not specified
Integration status of DWTC with the 'Invest in Dubai' digital window not confirmed on DWTC's own website
Post-licence services online are inferred from calculator mentions; detailed list not provided

What we still do not know about DWTC Free Zone

The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.

Prices

Official co-working desk prices not found on DWTC website; sourced from agent site emirae.pro
Visa allocation fee of amount not yet confirmed not listed in official tariff schedule; tariff shows 'Additional Visa Quota' at amount not yet confirmed one-time, discrepancy
Medical and Emirates ID costs not provided in any source
Knowledge and Innovation Fee (amount not yet confirmed) mentioned only by freezoneradar.ae, not confirmed in official sources
One-time registration fee (amount not yet confirmed) and refundable security deposit (amount not yet confirmed) are listed as 'proposed' in tariff; unclear if mandatory and included in calculator
Exact visa issuance fee varies: official tariff lists 2,300 (outside) and 3,500 (inside) for normal applicant; agent sources use 3,000 for employee, 3,500 for investor
Whether the cheapest all-in figures include VAT is inconsistent; freezoneradar.ae says 12,545 includes VAT, emirae.pro says 12,525 plus VAT
Renewal costs for visas may differ from first year; not detailed
No official package prices published by DWTC; all packages are agent-constructed

Structure and process

No pricing or fee information found in provided sources
Typical processing days for each step not specified
Corporate tax qualifying free zone person status not confirmed
Renewal requirements and compliance obligations not detailed
Details on professional license activities not provided
API/integration, partner program, e-signature, and payment methods not mentioned
Minimum share capital amount not stated

Compliance

Financial year: first period max months not specified in sources.
Accounting records standard: official regulations mention 'generally accepted accounting principles approved by the Registrar' but do not name IFRS explicitly; agent states IFRS.
Audit submission deadline: official regulations require accounts within 6 months but submission to Registrar is on request; practical deadline of 90 days from agent source.
Corporate Tax registration deadline not found in provided sources.
Corporate Tax late registration penalty not found.
VAT thresholds and designated zone status not mentioned in DWTC-specific sources.
AML goAML registration requirement not specified.
Licence renewal late penalty amount not provided.
Banking information not available in sources.
Deregistration process and cost not found.
Annual obligations costs (e.g., licence renewal fee) not provided.

Sources

Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.

DWTC Free Zone Company Setup, Alliance Advisershttps://allianceadvisers.com/jurisdictions/42read 2026-10-20

DWTC Free Zone License Cost (2026): Calculator Prices and Visashttps://emirae.pro/guides/dwtc-free-zone-license-cost/read 2026-10-20

Free Zone Written Answers 2026: Fees, Renewal, Visashttps://freezoneradar.ae/written-answers/read 2026-10-20

Regulationshttps://media.dwtc.com/free-zone-rules-and-regulations_v4.pdfread 2026-10-20

Dubai Free Zone Company Formation (DWTC) · Sentinelhttps://sentineldubai.com/free-zone/read 2026-10-20

On-Demand Licensing | DWTC Free Zonehttps://www.dwtc.com/en/free-zone/our-solutions/on-demand-licensing/read 2026-10-20

Rules and Regulations | DWTC Free Zonehttps://www.dwtc.com/en/free-zone/regulations/read 2026-10-20

Activities and Licenses | Set Up Your Business | DWTC Free Zonehttps://www.dwtc.com/en/free-zone/set-up-your-business/activities-licences/read 2026-10-20

Submit Application | Set Up Your Business | DWTC Free Zonehttps://www.dwtc.com/en/free-zone/set-up-your-business/submit-application/read 2026-10-20

Setup your business at DWTC Freezone-Zentralhttps://zentral.world/dwtc/business-setupread 2026-10-20