Free Zone
Live and work in the Global Free Zone of the Year
The #1 Free Zone
Join our award-winning community
Today more than 23,000 companies call DMCC home, ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups. A further 250+ companies join us every month. Whatever their size and status, every member company is united in benefiting from unparalleled access to world-class business services, connections and infrastructure.
Over 100,000+ people live and work here, attracted by our vibrant community, stunning property and high-quality lifestyle. With excellent air, sea and road links, it is the ideal business base for Dubai, the UAE and beyond. As endorsed by the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ award from the Financial Times fDi magazine for eight years now, DMCC is indeed, Made for Trade.
Set up a new company
Be a part of our community and start your business with DMCC.
Open a branch
Looking to expand your business? At DMCC, you can open a branch of your existing enterprise and be able to do business in the world’s most dynamic centre for global trade.
Transfer a business
Transfer your business to DMCC with a quick and easy process and get access to unrivalled services, international markets and a new platform to succeed.
Free Zone benefits
Discover the many advantages of joining our Free Zone
0% PERSONAL AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX
100% BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND CAPITAL REPATRIATION
As an expatriate, you can own 100% of the company you are setting up and remit all profits to your home territory, without restriction.
THRIVING BUSINESS CENTRE
Network with 23,000+ member companies representing 180+ countries and 20+ business sectors in an interconnected marketplace with boundless opportunities.
STRATEGIC LOCATION
Situated in the heart of Dubai, DMCC is within fast, easy reach of both airports, Jebel Ali Port harbour and the Expo2020 site, while adjoining some of the most prestigious visitor, retail and residential districts in the world.
LIVE AND WORK IN ONE VIBRANT COMMUNITY
DMCC is home to 100,000+ people who live and work here. With its striking waterfront, beautiful community park and stunning skyline of 87 towers, you can enjoy a high quality lifestyle with superb restaurants, hotels, education facilities and healthcare.
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS
Almost every business activity you can think of can be found in DMCC. You can set up as a branch, subsidiary or new limited liability company. We also offer flexible office solutions, from plug and play flexi-desks and serviced offices to multi-storey offices for lease or sale.
ONE-STOP SHOP
As a DMCC member, you will find everything you need for every stage of your business journey under one roof. With easy access to more resources to invest in growing your business, you will be better equipped for success.
ONLINE PORTAL FOR ALL SERVICES
Reflecting our commitment to innovation, you can access a wide range of services on the DMCC member portal from any device, anytime and anywhere in the world, ensuring a rapid response to any requests.
Explore our Free Zone
JLT is divided into alphabetically assigned clusters, each unique in layout, function and format. And, with two metro stations and excellent transport links, our community is highly accessible.
- All Buildings
- Offices
- Residential
- Hotels
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Building strategic partnerships
Benefit from our extensive network of partners ready to support your business
Take advantage of our collaborations with business partners across various industries established to support your business growth. Enjoy additional incentives and benefits offered by our partners to facilitate your business activities and easily run your company in DMCC.
What our members think
Our members share their views on the Free Zone
Attracting a diverse range of companies from around the world, we pride ourselves in delivering high performance and nurturing a richly interconnected Free Zone where your business can take root, grow and continue to thrive. Here some of our members explain why the Free Zone works so well for them.
“We worked together hand in hand. DMCC was instrumental in paving the road for us.”
Yousef Albarqawi, Regional Manager, Deliveroo
“Ideas will always remain ideas unless you have the right partners behind you.”
Ravi Bhusari, Co-founder and Managing Director, Duplays
“The entire diamond community is in one building which helps everyone to trade better, to be faster and to know a better pulse of the market.”
