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Approximate Processing Time
Pre-approval:
License
Establishment card:
Visa application process:
E-channel:
7-10 business days
2-3 business days
same day as license
7 business days
24 hours
Established in 2002 and located in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is a leading free zone for commodities trading, financial services, and a wide range of specialized industries, including agriculture, energy, diamonds, gold, and base metals. Recognized as the “Global Free Zone of the Year” for seven consecutive years, DMCC hosts over 20,000 businesses, making it one of the most interconnected free zones globally.
Advantages of DMCC license:
- Ideal for the trading of precious metal, gems and diamond
- DDE Vault – world renowned secure diamond vault for storage
- Flexi-desk up X visa for service activities
- Wide range of office locations and types
- Located in the heart of Dubai with easy access to public transportation
- 100% exemption from corporate and income taxes
- A comprehensive range of business activities
- Zero foreign currency restrictions
- 100% business ownership and capital repatriation
- Online portal for services
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Types of business licenses:
To establish a business in Dubai focused on the buying and selling of goods, a trading license is required. This license applies to companies involved in import and export, retail, general trading, and similar activities. It provides a high level of flexibility and operational freedom for businesses.
This license type is issued to businesses engaged in manufacturing activities that transform natural materials and resources into final products. This license covers industries such as gold and precious metals manufacturing.
This license type is issued to businesses that are service providers, artisans or craftsmen. Examples of companies that apply for this type of license include medical services, beauty salons and repair services.
Popular business activities at DMCC:
- Commodities exchanges
- Business Support Firms
- Professional Services Companies
- Marketing Companies
- IT
- Logistics & Shipping Companies
- Banking & Finance
- Insurance
- Food & Beverage Distributors
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Thousands of people choose Nadus Group to set up their business in Dubai and across the UAE. We take great pride in our exceptional services and our clients’ testaments keep us going!
