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Set up your company with DUQE Free Zone

  • 100% foreign ownership.
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits.
  • 0% personal income tax.
  • Strategic location
  • International trade
  • Thousands of business activities
  • Quick set-up process

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Overview

Established in 2022 by the Port Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), DUQE is a unique freezone situated in a luxury cruise ship, the Queen Elizabeth 2, Dubai. DUQE freezone offers an array of opportunities for emerging innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups. DUQE is the ideal freezone for entrepreneurs and start-ups due to its cost-friendly and flexible company set-up procedure.

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Benefits of Setting Up a Business
in DUQE Free Zone

  • 100% Foreign Ownership

    Full ownership for foreign investors.

  • Zero Taxation

    Zero personal income tax.

  • Unique and Affordable Office Space

    Cost-friendly office rentals within the prestigious QE 2.

  • Diverse Business Activities

    Conduct a variety of business activities.

  • International Trade

    Ability to trade globally.

  • Residence Visa

    Eligibility for UAE residence visas.

  • Advanced Infrastructure

    A cruise ship with a variety of offices and amenities.

  • Investor-Friendly policies

    Supportive business environment.

Business Activities
in DUQE Free Zone

DUQE freezone is an attractive choice for entrepreneurs and start-ups as it offers a vast list of activities that may be carried out. The following list provides some of the main activities in DUQE freezone

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    Accounts

    Accounting and financial firms have a wide variety of activities to carry out such as accounting and bookkeeping, business valuation services and billing services.

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    Advertising

    Ideal for marketing agencies and media production companies.

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    Event Organizing

    Firms engaged in events organizing & managing, events filming and any related event activities.

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    Consultancy

    Firms with experience in legal consultancy, real estate consultancy, insurance consultancy and much more.

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    Trading

    Import/export activities including building materials trading and jewelry trading etc.

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    Automotive Services

    Vehicle rental services, registration services and much more.

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    Travel and Tourism

    Firms conducting travel and tourism services.

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    Art production

    Companies involved in animation, movies, and gaming production.

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    Food and Beverage

    Restaurant and food service industry.

Types of Business Licenses
in DUQE Free Zone

  • 01 Commercial
    License
    Trading and selling goods.
  • 02 Professional
    License
    Services, consultancy, and professional activities.
  • 03 Industrial
    License
    Producing, manufacturing and packaging goods.

Steps to Set Up a Company
in DUQE Free Zone

  • 01
    Choose Business Activity

    Select one or more business activities.

  • 02
    Trade Name Reservation

    Choose trade name compliant with the applicable regulations.

  • 03
    Document Submission and Initial Approval

    Submit necessary documents and obtain initial approval.

  • 04
    Office Space

    Choose an office space or opt for a virtual office.

  • 05
    Trade License Issuance

    Obtain the trade license and start your business operations.

Required Documents for Business
Setup in DUQE Free Zone

  • For Individuals
    • Clear Passport Copy • Entry Stamp/cancellation paper/UID number • Personal details (phone number, email address, address details) • White Background photo
  • For Corporate Entities/Branches
    • License • Certificate of Incorporation • Certificate of Incumbency or Good standing • Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) • Share registry/certificate • Board Resolution • Business Plan
*Foreign Entity documents must be notarised and attested from the UAE Consulate/Embassy of origin and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE.
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