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Standard DMCC Free Zone Company Registration – Business Centre

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Standard DMCC Free Zone Company Registration – Business Centre

[Client Name] – [Company Name]

21 September 2026

1. Introduction

A DMCC Free Zone license allows a business to operate within Dubai’s premier free zone, with access to international markets and simplified regulatory requirements. Under the Business Centre setup, companies lease serviced office space within DMCC approved business centres, providing a professional presence, regulatory compliance, and higher visa eligibility compared to shared workspace options. A dedicated Business Setup Executive (BSE) is assigned to oversee the application. Business Centre tenancy contract and ownership evidence must be submitted during Licensing.

2. Required Documents

The following documents are required from the client to initiate the DMCC application (Expression of Interest & Pre-Approval stage):

Document	Remarks (copies only required at this stage)
Electronic Signature Undertaking	Must be signed by each shareholder/officer and uploaded.
HR Signatory Appointment Letter	Must signed by shareholders and uploaded.
Passport visa page & Emirates ID (front & back)	For each Consultant / POA / Shareholder / Director / Manager / Secretary; UAE residence visa & Emirates ID required if applicable.
Proof of residential address	Valid tenancy contract, utility bill (not older than 6 months).
Consultant's Appointment Letter (if applicable)	Mandatory only if a consultant acts on behalf of the company.
Power of Attorney (if applicable)	Attested copy required if signing powers are delegated.
Three preferred company trade names	For DMCC name reservation, subject to naming rules.
Preferred bank & financial year dates	To be confirmed by the client for inclusion in the application.
Business Centre Tenancy Contract	Must cover the licence validity period and state the exact company name reserved by DMCC. Must include unit number, tower name, area size, lease start/end dates, and rent amount.
Evidence of Property Ownership	Title Deed or current dated Certificate of Ownership from Tower Developer/Business Centre Management.

3. Fee Schedule

3.1

Authority Fees

Item	AED	USD
Application fee (one-time payment)	1,035.00	281.82
Registration fee (one-time payment)	9,020.00	2,456.09
AOA Standard (one-time payment)	2,020.00	550.03
License fee (annual)	20,285.00	5,523.49
Establishment card fee (annual)	1,825.00	496.94
Total Authority Fees	34,185.00	9,308.37

Authority fees are set by DMCC and subject to change. A 5% VAT applies where applicable.

3.2

INB Service Fee

Item	AED	USD
Company Registration Assistance Fee	11,017.50	3,000.00
Total (Authority Fees + INB Service Fee)	45,202.50	12,308.37

A 5% VAT applies to the INB professional service fee.

3.3

Physical Office

Browse available offices for rent in JLT (DMCC)

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4. Scope of License Services

InBusiness provides end-to-end support for DMCC company formation:

Preparation and entry of Applicant, Shareholder and Officer details (share value, business experience, share structure).

Company name reservation (submission of three proposed trade names).

Selection and registration of business activities.

Advice on Value Added Services (VAS).

Review and confirmation of the application prior to submission.

Preparation, coordination and DocuSign signing of all system generated documents (Electronic Signature Undertaking, HR Signatory Appointment Letter, Specimen Signature Form, Shareholders' Resolution, Articles of Association, Standard Terms & Warranties, Activity Undertaking Letter).

Coordination of BSE identity verification video call for all signatories.

Upload of Business Centre tenancy contract and ownership evidence during Licensing.

Handover of the Electronic Licence, Share Certificate(s), Certificate of Registration, Articles of Association, Tenancy Contract and Financial Year Declaration upon completion.

5. Processing Timeline

NORMAL

9-13

working days

FAST-TRACK

Available

upon request

STAGE	PROCESSING TIME (Working Days)
Expression of Interest & Pre-Approval	5–7
Registration	2–3
Licensing (Business Centre setup)	2–3
Post-Licensing	Within 6 months submit a stamped Bank Share Capital Deposit Letter or Bank Statement reflecting the deposited amount if share capital is below AED 500,000. For physical office, upload a Certificate of Conformity (COC) or Annual Operational Fitness Certificate (AOFC) issued by Concordia or Macro Group within one month to the Business Centre.

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