What it is
Logistics and aviation, with the airport at your door
Dubai South surrounds Al Maktoum International Airport and forms the spine of Dubai's logistics corridor. It supports trading, freight forwarding, aviation services, e-commerce fulfillment, and general services. Premises options run from flexi desk to warehouse office to industrial plot, with visa quotas tied to the facility. Ownership is 100% foreign. The zone is particularly suited to businesses moving goods or services through the airport or wider logistics network.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to live operations — Dubai South Free Zone, DWC
Scoping and alignment
We confirm activities, shareholders, manager, and premises plan. Name and initial approval are filed promptly.
Drafting and attestations
We prepare incorporation forms, arrange signing, and handle activity approvals where the sector requires them.
Premises and licensing
We secure your flexi desk, office, or warehouse office in Dubai South, registered so the license and visas can be issued. The trade license and establishment card follow.
Go live
You receive a bank-ready documentation pack. We support 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 Dubai South setup.
Business profile
Activities, expected volumes, target markets, and an outline of your trade or logistics flow.
Premises and visa needs
Flexi desk, office, or warehouse agreement in Dubai South sized to your visa target.
Authorization
Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can file, follow up, and collect approvals from Dubai South and related authorities.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Name reservation, initial approval, license, establishment card, and immigration file. Figures follow Dubai South's published schedule and your activity list.
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, office, or warehouse matched to your visa target and inspection rules.
Corporate tax
Dubai South 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
Logistics setups, handled end to end
Dubai South works well for businesses that move goods or services through the airport. We know how the zone, customs, and the carriers fit together and prepare the file that way.
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.