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Establish a Business under the Dubai Development Authority (DDA)

Starting from AED 20,540
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • 0% personal income tax
  • World class infrastructure
  • Wide range of amenities
  • Retail spaces
  • Strategic location

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Overview

Established in 2000, Dubai Development Authority (DDA) aims to empower businesses and talents to build the future of Dubai. It oversees company registration and licensing, employee services, planning and development as well as business, regulatory & corporate affairs. The TECOM Group consists of 10 business districts catering to 6 economic sectors, which include technology, design, education, science, manufacturing, and media which are located and operated under the jurisdiction of Dubai Development Authority.

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Benefits of Establishing
Your Business in DDA

  • 01
    Quick
    setup

    Fast company formation process.

  • 02
    100% ownership and profit repatriation

    Full foreign ownership and 100% repatriation of capital and profits.

  • 03
    Tax friendly
    environment

    0% income tax.

  • 04
    Remote
    formation

    No physical presence required to the set-up your company.

  • 05
    Infrastructure

    Advanced infrastructure and facilities.

  • 06
    Business activities

    Wide range of business activities.

  • 07
    Strategic location

    Office located in the middle of Dubai.

Types of activities

The freezones established under the DDA offer numerous activity options, each
business district offers distinctive types of activities, these activities include:

  • Software and IT services
    Software, internet and multimedia, telecommunication and network, IT services, ICT and data activities.
  • Media sectors
    Media sectors including advertising, marketing, branding and event management services.
  • Luxury and fashion
    Luxury, fashion, cosmetics and accessories sectors.
  • Outsource services
    Outsource services.
  • Printing and packaging
    Printing and packaging machinery, packaging, publishing and much more.
  • Television and broadcasting
    Television, broadcasting, digital content creation, film production and entertainment in general.
  • Education and training
    Education and training activities.
  • Educational institutions
    Educational institutions such as universities and schools and non-academic services such as student accommodation.
  • Scientific research
    Scientific research and development.
  • Energy and water
    Energy, renewable energy, water and wastewater activities.

Types of Licenses

  • 01
    Commercial License
  • 02
    Freelancer License
    (Sole Professional License)

Legal Framework

  • 01
    Freezone limited liability company (FZ-LLC)

    A separate legal entity with shareholders being individuals and/or companies.

  • 02
    Branch

    Foreign or UAE companies can open a branch in DDA, carrying out the same activities as the parent company.

  • 03
    Freelancer License (Sole Professional License)

    This license is ideal for independent professionals.

Business Setup Process

  • 01
    Choose business activity

    Select the business activities that you wish to carry out.

  • 02
    Register

    Submit the application form along with the required documents for approval.

  • 03
    Obtain license

    Receive your license and start your business operations.

Legal documents required
for company registration

  • Individuals
    Valid passport copies of Natural Members(s), Director(s) and General Manager with Residence Visa Page (if any)Resolution for the incorporation of an FZ-LLCDeclaration of Appointment as General Manager (applicable if he holds a valid visa)POA for Legal Representative/ Negotiator (if any), accompanied by passport copy of legal representative
  • Companies
    Valid passport copies of Director(s) and General Manager with Residence Visa Page (if any) Resolution for the incorporation of an FZ-LLC Declaration of Appointment as General Manager (applicable if he holds a valid visa) POA for Legal Representative/ Negotiator (if any), accompanied by passport copy of legal representative Company Incorporation Certificate Certificate of Continuity or Existence or Good Standing MoA and AoA of Parent Company NOC from external authorities
  • Branches
    Valid passport copies of Director(s) and General Manager with Residence Visa Page (if any) Resolution for the registration of a branch of a UAE company Declaration of Appointment as General Manager (applicable if he holds a valid visa) POA for Legal Representative/ Negotiator (if any), accompanied by passport copy of legal representative Company Incorporation Certificate for a foreign company Certificate of Continuity or Existence or Good Standing for a foreign company MoA and AoA of Parent Company NOC from external authorities Valid copy of trade license issued by department of economic development – DED
Documents of a foreign company and branch documents require attestation by the UAE embassy of the home country.
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