What it is
Tech hub with enterprise-grade infrastructure
Dubai Internet City is the dedicated free zone for software, digital media, cloud, and telecom businesses that want a serious base in the GCC. Licences cover everything from SaaS and AI development to managed services, consulting, and regional headquarters functions. You get modern offices inside a mature tech cluster, direct access to talent and enterprise clients, and the usual free zone benefits, including full foreign ownership, repatriation of profits, and competitive tax treatment on qualifying free zone income. Takween handles the approvals, structure, and renewals so your team can stay focused on product and sales.
HOW IT WORKS
From application to license — Dubai Internet City Free Zone
Scoping and activity mapping
We confirm your business model, activities, and shareholder structure, and match them to the correct DIC license categories. You receive a clear proposal covering entities, premises type, estimated costs, and visa capacity.
Application and approvals
We prepare the application form, shareholder documents, and business plan summary in the format the authority expects. Name reservation, initial approval, and security checks are tracked and updated so you always know the status.
Premises and licensing
We secure a flexi-desk or office in Dubai Internet City that matches your team size and visa targets. Once the lease and service agreements are in place, we complete the licence issuance and establishment card so you can sponsor visas.
Banking and go live
You receive a bank-ready documentation pack, including corporate documents, signatory specimens, and compliance summaries. We assist with account opening, coordinate queries with the bank, and guide you through visas so your DIC company can start contracting and invoicing.
DOCUmentation
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passports and UAE entry or visa pages for each shareholder, director, and manager.
Contact and address
Current residential address and contact details for all individuals and corporate shareholders.
Corporate documents
For corporate shareholders, incorporation documents, board resolution approving the DIC setup, and a simple structure chart.
Business profile and plan
Short description of products, target markets, and revenue model, plus any website or pitch deck that explains the activity.
Professional background
CVs or profiles of key founders and managers, highlighting relevant tech, consulting, or leadership experience.
Premises and authorization
Signed lease or desk booking in DIC when required, and a power of attorney if you would like us to sign and submit filings on your behalf.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Licence, registration, and establishment card fees set by Dubai Internet City, varying by activity mix and visa quota.
Premises
Flexi-desk or fitted office in DIC, priced per desk or square meter, aligned with your team size and authority requirements.
VAT
We confirm if your DIC company must register once taxable supplies approach AED 375,000, and we handle registration, returns, and filing calendars when required.
Corporate tax
We align your structure with the current free zone corporate tax rules, separating qualifying and non-qualifying income so you benefit from available free zone relief where applicable.
Professional services
Takween fees for structuring, documentation, authority liaison, and a bank-ready pack, quoted up front in your proposal.
compliance
Stay compliant, protect your free zone status
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
We document ultimate beneficial owners, prepare economic substance and AML files that match your activity, and make sure your internal records match regulator expectations.
Governance pack
MOA, board resolutions, signatory matrix, and IDs compiled to match the selected bank's templates.
Relationship support
We coordinate calls and meetings, respond to compliance queries, and keep track of outstanding items until the account is opened.
Renewals and record keeping
We manage trade licence and establishment card renewals, keep a simple schedule of deadlines, and make sure accounting and supporting documents are ready for any audit or review.
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
We document ultimate beneficial owners, prepare economic substance and AML files that match your activity, and make sure your internal records match regulator expectations.
Governance pack
MOA, board resolutions, signatory matrix, and IDs compiled to match the selected bank's templates.
Relationship support
We coordinate calls and meetings, respond to compliance queries, and keep track of outstanding items until the account is opened.
Renewals and record keeping
We manage trade licence and establishment card renewals, keep a simple schedule of deadlines, and make sure accounting and supporting documents are ready for any audit or review.
WHY TAKWEEN
Faster approvals for tech-focused companies
We structure your DIC entity, secure premises, handle filings, banking, and visas, and keep timing predictable so you can focus on building product and revenue.
Clear activity story
We explain your software, platform, or services so bank risk teams can assess revenue sources quickly.
Source of funds clarity
Shareholder profiles, capital origin, and contracts or term sheets summarized in bank-ready format.
Governance pack
MOA, board resolutions, signatory matrix, and IDs compiled to match the selected bank's templates.
Relationship support
We coordinate calls and meetings, respond to compliance queries, and keep track of outstanding items until the account is opened.
24/7 Support
You get a single Takween contact who logs requests, chases updates with banks and authorities, and escalates issues when needed.
FAQs
Straight answers to common questions.
Start your business today
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Share your tech stack, hiring plan, and target markets. We will confirm the best DIC structure, outline costs and timing, and manage the filings so you can start signing clients without delays.