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Starting a Business in Dubai World Trade
Centre (DWTC)

Starting fromAED 17,800
  • Virtual assets license
  • Strategic location
  • Office solutions
  • International events
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 0% income tax
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits

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Overview

With over 350 registered businesses, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is deemed a prime location for company setup in the United Arab Emirates. DWTC offers a large array of facilities and leasing options. A business hub located in the center of Dubai, DWTC is the leading exhibition and convention center. DWTC offers a supportive environment for startups and SME’s, ensuring their success.

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Location Highlights

  • Centrally located in the heart of Dubai
    Centrally located in the heart of Dubai
  • Proximity to the World Trade Centre, Burj Khalifa, Emirates Tower, and DIFC
    Proximity to the World Trade Centre, Burj Khalifa, Emirates Tower, and DIFC
  • Major hub for global exhibitions and events
    Major hub for global exhibitions and events

Benefits of Setting Up a Business
in DWTC Free Zone

  • 01
    100% foreign ownership

    Complete control of your business.

  • 02
    Tax friendly environment

    0% personal income tax.

  • 03
    Full repatriation

    100% repatriation of all capital and profits.

  • 04
    Flexible office solutions

    Leasing options include co-working hubs and flexi-desks, private executive offices, business centers and serviced offices and commercial offices.

  • 05
    No currency restrictions

    Freedom to transfer funds without restrictions.

  • 06
    Flexible hiring

    No restrictions on hiring foreign employees.

  • 07
    Stable regulation

    Clear and stable legal framework.

  • 08
    Modern infrastructure

    Access to state-of-the-art facilities.

  • 09
    Virtual assets

    Companies can obtain a virtual assets service provider license to conduct virtual assets activities.

  • 10
    Premium location

    Located at the heart of Dubai with close proximity to DIFC and Dubai international airport.

Types of Licenses in DWTC

  • 01
    General trading license

    Allows the trade of a wider range of products, without limit or restrictions within Dubai’s free zones.

  • 02
    Commercial license

    Permits trading, buying and selling goods, either retail or wholesale from within Dubai’s free zones.

  • 03
    Professional license

    For individuals who provide services based on their skills.

  • 04
    Event management license

    Enables the company to organize, manage and host events, exhibitions, conferences and seminars in all of Dubai’s free zones.

  • 05
    Family offices license

    Allows a wealth management company to serve single and multiple families with comprehensive services including investment advice, tax planning and estate management.

  • 06
    Virtual assets license

    Enable companies to deal with digital or virtual assets like digital securities within Dubai’s free zones.

  • 07
    E-commerce license

    For companies that sell goods and services online in Dubai’s free zones.

Legal Entities in DWTC

  • 01
    Free zone establishment (FZE)

    Owned by a single shareholder (individual or corporate) holding 100% shares.

  • 02
    Free zone company (FZCO)

    Requires a minimum of two shareholders and allows a maximum of 10 shareholders.

  • 03
    Branch of a company

    Allows registration as a branch of the parent company.

Process to Set Up a Business in DWTC

  • 01
    Select company type
  • 02
    Choose business activity and license type
  • 03
    Submit application
  • 04
    Receive initial approval
  • 05
    Submit final documents
  • 06
    Obtain lease and license
  • 07
    Commence operations

Required documents

  • Individuals
    Proposed company profile Passport copies of Shareholder(s), director(s) and general manager For UAE residents: copy of Emirates ID and residency visa of shareholder(s), director(s) and general manager NOC from local sponsor for general manager (if applicable) CV of shareholder(s), director(s) and manager UBO declaration
  • Companies
    Proposed company profile Passport copies of director(s) and general manager For UAE residents: copy of Emirates ID and residency visa of director(s) and general manager NOC from local sponsor for general manager (if applicable) CV of director(s) and manager UBO declaration Board or shareholder resolution to establish the company, appointment of general manager, activities of company and capital Certified true copy certificate of incorporation MoA and AoA License copy

Documents Required
for BUSINESS SETUP IN DWTC

  • Individual
    Proposed company profile Passport copies of Shareholder(s), director(s) and general manager For UAE residents: copy of Emirates ID and residency visa of shareholder(s), director(s) and general manager NOC from local sponsor for general manager (if applicable) CV of shareholder(s), director(s) and manager UBO declaration
  • Companies
    Proposed company profile Passport copies of director(s) and general manager For UAE residents: copy of Emirates ID and residency visa of director(s) and general manager NOC from local sponsor for general manager (if applicable) CV of director(s) and manager UBO declaration Board or shareholder resolution to establish the company, appointment of general manager, activities of company and capital Certified true copy certificate of incorporation MoA and AoA License copy
Documents of a foreign company and branch documents require attestation by the UAE embassy of the home country.
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