Dubai Silicon Oasis free zone

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Tech community with full free zone benefits
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What it is

Tech community with full free zone benefits

Dubai Silicon Oasis is an integrated technology park and free zone that combines offices, light industrial space, and residential communities in one district. It attracts software, engineering, electronics, and service firms that want a modern campus style environment, 100 percent foreign ownership, and a tax efficient free zone structure.

HOW IT WORKS

The path to live operationsDubai Silicon Oasis free zone

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Scoping and alignment

We review your activities, shareholders, and growth plan, then confirm that DSO and the license type fit your model.

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Drafting and attestations

We prepare application forms, incorporation documents, and resolutions, and arrange any legalizations needed for approval.

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Premises and issuance

We secure a flexi desk, office, or light industrial unit in DSO, then complete registration and obtain your trade license and establishment card.

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Go live

You receive a bank ready documentation pack and support with visas for founders and staff so you can start hiring and serving clients.

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DOCUmentation

What we need to start the process

Shareholder and manager IDs
Shareholder and manager IDs

Passport copies and UAE entry or visa pages for all owners and signatories.

Contact and address
Contact and address

Current residential address and contact details for each shareholder and director.

Corporate shareholders
Corporate shareholders

Legalized company documents, structure chart, and a board resolution approving the DSO setup.

Business profile
Business profile

Short description of products or services, target markets, and key contracts.

Premises and utilities needs
Premises and utilities needs

Preferred office or unit size, visa targets, and any special power or fit out needs.

Authorization
Authorization

Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can submit and track the file on your behalf.

Clear costs, precise timing
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costs and timelines

Clear costs, precise timing

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Authority fees

Registration, trade name, and license issuance from Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, confirmed in a written proposal.

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VAT

Register for VAT when taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in any 12 month period, with voluntary registration possible from AED 187,500.

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Premises

Flexi desk, office, or light industrial space in DSO, matched to your team size and activity.

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Corporate tax

DSO is treated as a qualifying free zone for UAE corporate tax, so companies that meet the rules can benefit from a zero percent rate on qualifying income, with nine percent on non qualifying income above AED 375,000.

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Professional services

Advisory, drafting, attestations, and a bank ready pack on a fixed, transparent fee.

compliance

Stay compliant, protect your free zone status

Stay compliant, protect your free zone status

UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC

Maintain up to date UBO records, Economic Substance filings, and AML and KYC documentation that match your activities.

Governance pack

License, incorporation documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures arranged for fast review.

Relationship support

We coordinate meetings, respond to bank questions, and help keep the account in good standing as you grow.

Renewals and record keeping

Renew license, establishment card, and lease on schedule, and keep accurate books and contracts ready for review.

WHY TAKWEEN

Faster approvals for tech-focused companies

We register your company in Dubai Silicon Oasis, align activities and premises with free zone rules, and deliver a bank ready pack so you can run a tech driven or service business with confidence.

Clear activity story

We explain how you build, license, or support technology so bank teams can assess the business model quickly.

Source of funds clarity

Shareholder background, capital origin, and key contracts compiled in one concise pack.

Governance pack

License, incorporation documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures arranged for fast review.

Relationship support

We coordinate meetings, respond to bank questions, and help keep the account in good standing as you grow.

24/7 Support
24/7 Support

On call for quick answers, status checks, and escalations with DSO, banks, and immigration.

FAQs

Straight answers to common questions.

DSO suits technology, engineering, R&D, digital services, and many general service activities that want a campus style setting.
Yes, DSO free zone entities allow full foreign ownership with capital and profit repatriation.
No, DSO permits a wide range of business activities, although the ecosystem is designed around tech and knowledge based firms.
Most structures require at least a flexi desk or small office, with larger space needed for labs, workshops, or higher visa quotas.
Yes, through permitted channels such as onshore contracts, distributors, or partner structures that respect free zone rules and tax treatment.
Yes, we support investor and employee visas and help you plan renewals, ESR, and other filings so the license stays in good standing.

Start your business today

Ready to start your UAE business journey?

Share your plan in one focused call. We will confirm if DSO is the right fit, outline your setup, and send a clear timeline and fee.