What it is
The address tech companies actually use
Dubai Internet City is the dedicated free zone for software, digital media, cloud, and telecom. Its tenant list reads like a directory of global tech, which matters when you are hiring, raising capital, or selling to enterprise customers. The license covers SaaS, AI development, managed services, regional headquarters, and consulting. You get full ownership, profit repatriation, and qualifying free zone treatment for corporate tax where conditions are met.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to live operations — Dubai Internet City
Scoping and activity mapping
We translate your product and revenue model into the right DIC license categories and tell you up front what they will cost, what visa quota you can support, and what premises you need.
Drafting and attestations
We prepare application forms, shareholder documents, and a short business summary in the format DIC expects. Name reservation, initial approval, and background checks are tracked in one place.
Premises and licensing
We secure your flexi desk or office in DIC sized to your headcount plan. Lease, services agreement, license, and establishment card follow.
Banking and go live
You receive a bank-ready pack including corporate documents, signatory specimens, and a compliance summary. We sit with you through KYC questions and start visas so you can hire.
DOCUMENTATION
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passports and UAE entry or visa pages for every shareholder, director, and signatory.
Contact and address
Current residential address and contact details for individuals and corporate shareholders.
Corporate shareholders
For corporate shareholders: incorporation documents, board resolution approving the DIC setup, and a structure chart.
Business profile and plan
A short summary of products, target markets, and revenue model. A website or pitch deck saves a separate write up.
Founder backgrounds
Brief CVs for founders and senior managers, with technical or commercial credentials relevant to the activity.
Premises and authorization
Lease or desk booking once selected, and a power of attorney if you want us to sign and submit on your behalf.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
DIC license, registration, and establishment card fees vary by activity mix and visa quota. Confirmed in your proposal.
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 fitted office in DIC, priced per desk or square meter, sized to team and authority requirements.
Corporate tax
DIC 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
DIC approvals, faster
Tech companies often arrive with the product working and the corporate paperwork half done. We move them from incorporation to a signed bank account without the gap costing months.
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?
Share your stack, hiring plan, and target markets. We will confirm the structure, outline costs and timing, and run the filings so you can start signing customers.