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Start your company in Dubai, fully online

DHCC Free Zone gives founders a licensed Dubai company from AED 12,500 a year, with a flexi-desk, up to 3 activity groups, an instant IBAN, and visas only when your business needs them.

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Estimated totalAED 12,5001 year, flexi-desk included
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Everything a new company needs, in one place

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One license.
Three groups.

Combine trading, professional and healthcare activities on one license, and add more groups later as you grow.

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An IBAN on
day one.

Eligible licenses include a business account number and IBAN, so you can invoice clients and pay suppliers straight away.

Banking support

100% online,
start to finish.

Apply, sign and pay from anywhere in the world. No paperwork, no queues, and every fee shown before you pay.

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Visas when
you grow.

Start with none. Add investor, employee and family visas whenever your team is ready.

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A few numbers behind your license

Clear facts, not fine print. Dubai Healthcare City is one of the region's most connected business communities, minutes from Downtown, DXB and the Creek.

2,251

Business activities to choose from, across 10 activity groups.

AED12,500

A year for a license, with a flexi-desk included.

3

Activity groups on one license, at no extra cost.

0

Visas needed to start. Add them when your team grows.

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Online, from your first application to your license.

Build your package, see every fee

Choose your activities, visas and extras. Government fees are included, and the total updates as you go.

1

Choose your activity groups

Up to 3 groups are included. Each extra group adds AED 1,000.

2

Tell us who needs a visa

Start with none and add visas any time. Each visa holder gets an immigration card.

ShareholdersUp to 6 included
1
Investor visasFor owners and partners
0
Employee visasFor your team
0
Family visasFor your family
0
Already in the UAEStatus change for applicants inside the UAE
0
3

Pick your license term

Save 15% on the license and visa allocation with 2 or 3 years.

4

Add the extras you need

Optional services, priced upfront.

Check your company name

See straight away whether your company name follows the UAE naming rules, then reserve it in your application.

FZ-LLC

Type a name to preview it.

  • Between 3 and 50 characters
  • Letters, numbers, spaces and & - . only
  • No restricted words such as Dubai, Emirates or Bank
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DHCC Free ZoneTrade license
Company name Your Company FZ-LLC
Free zone
Dubai Healthcare City
Term
1 year
Status
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2,251 activities. Find yours.

Point at a group to preview real activities, or search by name or code.

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    694activitiesTrading
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    318activitiesProfessional
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    136activitiesHealthcare
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    167activitiesICT    250activitiesAdministrative124activitiesArt94activitiesFinancial106activitiesEducation110activitiesService10activitiesReal Estate

    Support that grows with your company

    Banking, visas, workspace and tax help from one team, long after your license is issued.

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    Banking & IBAN

    Every new license comes with an instant IBAN, and our banking partners help you open a full business account.

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    Visas & Emirates ID

    Investor, employee and family visas, with Emirates ID and medical screening guided step by step.

    Plan my visas
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    Workspace & offices

    Start on the flexi-desk, then move to a fixed desk or a private office inside Dubai Healthcare City.

    See workspace options
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    Corporate tax & VAT

    Register for corporate tax and VAT, and see when the 0% free zone rate applies to your income.

    Talk to a tax adviser
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    Renewals & changes

    Renew online, add activities, change shareholders or request certificates and letters.

    Renew my license

    Ready when you are

    Whether you are starting your first company or adding a new market, our setup team makes it simple. Book a free 30-minute consultation, online or in person.

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    • Free 30-minute consultation
    • Online or in person
    • Every fee shown upfront

    Good questions, clear answers

    How much does it cost to set up a company?

    Packages start from AED 12,500 a year, including a flexi-desk and up to 3 activity groups. The calculator above shows every fee before you apply.

    Can I set up without visiting Dubai?

    Yes. You can apply, sign and pay online. Some visa steps, such as the medical test, take place in the UAE.

    Do I need an office?

    No. A flexi-desk is included. You can move to a fixed desk or an office as your business grows.

    How many activities can I add?

    You can combine activities from up to 3 activity groups under one license.

    Can I open a business bank account?

    Yes. Every new license comes with an instant IBAN, and our banking partners help you open your account.

    Do free zone companies pay corporate tax?

    Qualifying free zone companies can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income. Other income is taxed at the standard 9% rate.