How do you open a branch office in Dubai?

To open a branch office in Dubai with DMCC, begin by selecting the business setup package that suits your requirements. Then, proceed to our online business wizard to submit your application, complete the payment and document signing process. Finally, choose the office solution that best fits your needs. Then you will receive your E-licence and you're all set to embark on your new venture in Dubai, typically completing the entire process within 10 days.

What is the cost of setting up a branch office in Dubai with DMCC?

The cost of setting up a branch office in Dubai with DMCC varies based on the business type and specific requirements. For medium to large businesses, DMCC offers all-inclusive setup packages starting at AED 38,145, providing cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.

What are the benefits of a foreign company opening a branch in Dubai with DMCC?

Opening a Dubai branch with DMCC offers numerous benefits such as 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of profits, tax exemptions, access to world-class infrastructure, and a strategic location for global business expansion.

What's the difference between opening a branch in a Dubai free zone like DMCC versus the mainland?

Opening a branch in the mainland entails restricted ownership options on selected business activities, and compliance with local regulations. In contrast, DMCC offers 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, simplified licensing procedures, and access to specialised infrastructure and services within the free zone.

What is the difference between a branch and subsidiary in Dubai?

Branches and subsidiaries in Dubai differ in legal structure. A branch is an extension of the parent company, while a subsidiary is a separate legal entity. In a branch, the parent company bears full liability, whereas a subsidiary has its own liabilities.

Open a branch in Dubai's leading hub

01

Discover

Explore our business setup wizard to find your ideal package proposal tailored to your specific licensing requirements, covering insights into the relevant process, requirements and setup costs.

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Process

Experience a seamless process by following these three simple steps: Begin with submitting your online pre-approval application, proceed to payment and document signing, and then select the office solution that best fits your needs.

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Launch

Receive your E-license, empowering your business to thrive in DMCC’s dynamic environment.
The entire process takes around 10 working days.

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To open a branch office in Dubai with DMCC, begin by selecting the business setup package that suits your requirements. Then, proceed to our online business wizard to submit your application, complete the payment and document signing process. Finally, choose the office solution that best fits your needs. Then you will receive your E-licence and you're all set to embark on your new venture in Dubai, typically completing the entire process within 10 days.
The cost of setting up a branch office in Dubai with DMCC varies based on the business type and specific requirements. For medium to large businesses, DMCC offers all-inclusive setup packages starting at AED 38,145, providing cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.
Opening a Dubai branch with DMCC offers numerous benefits such as 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of profits, tax exemptions, access to world-class infrastructure, and a strategic location for global business expansion.
Opening a branch in the mainland entails restricted ownership options on selected business activities, and compliance with local regulations. In contrast, DMCC offers 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, simplified licensing procedures, and access to specialised infrastructure and services within the free zone.
Branches and subsidiaries in Dubai differ in legal structure. A branch is an extension of the parent company, while a subsidiary is a separate legal entity. In a branch, the parent company bears full liability, whereas a subsidiary has its own liabilities.