What it is
A free zone built for businesses that intend to scale
DMCC sits in Jumeirah Lakes Towers and is home to more than 25,000 member companies across commodities, trading, technology, financial services, and consulting. It is consistently ranked among the world's leading free zones by independent industry awards. You get 100% foreign ownership, a broad activity list, and visa quotas that scale with your premises. The license route is well defined: pick activities, reserve a name, secure initial approval, sign incorporation papers, lease a flexi desk or office in JLT, then receive the trade license and establishment card. Banking, VAT registration where it applies, and visas follow.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to live operations — DMCC, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Scoping and alignment
We confirm activities, shareholders, the manager appointment, and your premises plan. Trade name reservation and initial approval are filed straight away.
Drafting and attestations
We prepare incorporation forms, arrange signing, and clear any activity-related approvals your mix requires. Notarization and legalization are coordinated where needed.
Premises and licensing
We arrange a flexi desk or office in JLT, registered against the license so visa quotas align with the facility. DMCC issues your trade license and establishment card.
Go live
You receive a bank-ready documentation pack. We support corporate account opening, register for VAT where relevant, and start investor and employment visas.
DOCUMENTATION
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passport copies and UAE entry or visa pages for all owners, directors, and authorized signatories.
Contact and address
Current residential address and contact details for each shareholder and key manager.
Corporate shareholders
Legalized company documents, a clear structure chart, and a board resolution approving the DMCC setup.
Business profile
Activities, target markets, and revenue model so we match your business to the right DMCC license category.
Premises and visa needs
Flexi desk or office in JLT sized to your visa target and inspection requirements.
Authorization
Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can file, follow up, and collect approvals from DMCC and related authorities.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Name reservation, initial approval, license, establishment card, and immigration file. Amounts follow DMCC's published schedule and your activity mix.
VAT
Register for VAT when taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500 if you want to reclaim input VAT on imports and operations earlier.
Premises
Flexi desk or office inside JLT, sized to your visa target and inspection rules. We confirm the right option during scoping.
Corporate tax
DMCC entities follow UAE corporate tax rules. Standard rates apply on taxable income, currently 0% up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold, subject to future changes in law. Qualifying free zone income may benefit from the 0% rate where the substance and other conditions are met.
Professional services
Advisory on zone choice, legal form, drafting, attestations, and a bank-ready documentation pack, all on a fixed transparent fee.
COMPLIANCE
Stay compliant, protect your status
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
WHY TAKWEEN
Get the DMCC setup right on the first attempt
We have seen the questions DMCC asks, the documents banks reject, and the activity combinations that trip up later renewals. We design around that.
Clear activity story
We explain your business model, main customers and suppliers, and typical transaction flows so bank risk teams understand the business.
Source of funds clarity
We compile shareholder background, capital origin, and major contracts into a concise pack that fits UAE banking expectations.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add activities, facilities, or new markets.
24/7 Support
On call for status checks and escalations with the zone, banks, and immigration so your project does not stall on paperwork.
FAQS
Straight answers to common questions
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Tell us your activities and your hiring plan. We will confirm the steps, run the filings, and hand you a bank-ready pack so you can begin trading.