DMCC Company Setup Services
End-to-end support for establishing your business in DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) — from structuring and licensing to visas, corporate banking and day-to-day operations after incorporation. Delivered in English and Japanese by an advisory team that has supported more than 200 companies entering the Middle East and Africa.
Biz Easy and DMCC
Setting up in DMCC is straightforward on paper. In practice, the details decide the timeline: the choice of licence activities, the documents required from a corporate shareholder, the authority's review of the application, and the bank's onboarding requirements. We manage each of these steps on your behalf and keep you informed in English or Japanese throughout.
What we handle for you
Structuring and licence selection
Branch or new company, licence activities, shareholding and office solution, aligned with your business plan and tax position.
Incorporation and registration
Name reservation, application, document preparation and liaison with DMCC through to licence issuance.
Visas and Emirates ID
Establishment card, investor and employee residence visas, medical and Emirates ID processing.
Corporate bank account
Bank selection, account opening file preparation and support through the bank's compliance review.
Tax registration
Corporate Tax and VAT registration, and an assessment of whether the entity can qualify as a Qualifying Free Zone Person.
Post-setup operations
Accounting, tax filings, licence and visa renewals, and ongoing compliance — so the entity keeps running after day one.
How the engagement works
- Initial consultationWe understand your business, timeline and constraints, and confirm whether DMCC is the right free zone.
- Structuring proposalWe recommend the entity type, licence activities and office solution, with an indicative cost estimate.
- Application and documentationWe prepare and submit the application, including attested documents where a corporate shareholder is involved.
- Licence issuanceWe follow the application through the authority's review until the licence and incorporation documents are issued.
- Visas and bankingWe process residence visas and Emirates IDs and support the corporate bank account opening.
- Tax registration and handoverWe complete Corporate Tax and VAT registration and set up accounting and compliance for ongoing operations.
What a DMCC setup typically costs
For a standard setup, the total first-year cost is typically in the range of approximately AED 30,000–50,000. The final figure depends mainly on the following factors.
| Factor | How it affects cost |
|---|---|
| Licence activities | The number and type of activities determine licence fees and any additional approvals. |
| Office solution | Options range from a flexi-desk to a serviced or dedicated office; this is often the largest variable. |
| Number of visas | Each residence visa adds government, medical and Emirates ID costs. |
| Shareholder type | A corporate shareholder requires attested and translated parent-company documents. |
| Banking | Some banks require minimum balances or additional documentation at onboarding. |
How we approach different clients
Entrepreneurs and SMEs
A lean setup with a focused licence and a flexi-desk, designed to start trading quickly and scale when the business is proven.
Mid-sized companies
Branch or subsidiary decision, Qualifying Free Zone Person planning and a banking strategy that fits the parent company's controls.
Large groups and regional HQs
Holding and regional structures, governance and internal control, and the impact of the UAE Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax for in-scope groups.