Erstwhile Dubai World Central, Dubai South free zone is inviting expatriate entrepreneurs and investors to capitalise on the excellent infrastructure, easy and efficient company formations, and tax and cost benefits.
Dubai South free zone is the cheapest free zone in the mainland of Dubai. It is the largest and the leading global trade hub, located on 140 square kilometres of the multipurpose area right next to the Jebel Ali Sea Port. It is the strategic platform in the UAE for the development of logistics, aviation, light industry, and ancillary service businesses. The strategic location made it a remarkably wonderful World Class Business Hub and attract the new startup companies have their base in this cost-effective free zone in Dubai.
Physical presence is very important for the setup of the new Dubai South LLC or as a branch of an existing entity in the Free Zone. The services are custom made and the documents required to set up the company in Dubai South is less compared to other Dubai free zones. Flexi-Desk (E-Office) facility gives the investor eligibility to obtain up to Two Visas.
There are some activities such as general trading, gold and precious metal trading needs to meet the requirements of physical offices for Dubai South free zone company setup. However, special activities need the approval of certain government agencies. For instance, aviation related activities need approval from Civil Aviation, Gold and precious metals needs approval from Dubai police.
Danburite offers exclusive services to get your company set up in this international trade and logistics centre. We have a dynamic and dedicated team of professionals who will drive you through proper channel from the planning to the implementation stage of your new business, and guide you through documents required to set up the company, incorporation process, get the license and finally hold a company account in a bank in the UAE.
Types Of Licenses In Dubai South Free Zone
Types of license available: Five types of licenses are available in Dubai South, namely:
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Commercial/Trading license:
The governing body, Dubai South free zone authority, offers a commercial/trading license for businesses handling general trading activities. -
Service/Professional license:
This category license entitles the license holder to carry out services approved by the governing body within the free zone. -
Industrial license:
If your business involves product manufacturing or production, an industrial license will be a prerequisite. -
Logistic/aviation/shipping:
Although the logistics, aviation and shipping licenses are similar to the commercial licenses, they are defended under a dedicated district. -
Freelance license:
If you are a freelancer providing any of the services approved by the governing body, the freelance license will give you legitimacy.
The Dubai South free zone licence cost varies as per the license applied for.
Documents Required to Setup Business
Dubai South free zone company setup is subject to a set of documents. It’s important to be accurate with the documents to avoid delays, discomfort and additional expenses.
- Passport copy of Shareholder(s) / Director(s) / Secretary & GM
- Visa and emirate id or visit visa of the shareholder
Documents | LLC (Individual shareholder) | LLC (Corporate Shareholder) | Branch |
Certificate of Incorporation | Not Required | Required | Required |
Memorandum & Articles of association | Not Required | Required | Required |
Board resolution to establish a new company | Not Required | Required | Not required |
Board resolution to establish a new branch | Not Required | Not Required | Required |
Certificate of good standing, valid trade license | Not Required | Required | Required |
Board resolution giving signatory authorization or Power of attorney for the third party | Required | Required | Required |
Supporting documentation
-Passport copy of the individual shareholder -Passport copy of director, Company Secretary -Passport copy and UAE visa of General Manager |
Required Required Required |
Not Required Required Required |
Not Required Not Required Required |
Corporate Shareholders
- Foreign language documents translated to English/Arabic should be done by legal translators, notarized and attested
- Certificate of Incorporation (Notarized, attested and legalized)
- Board Resolution to establish a company (Simply signed)
- Board Resolution giving Signatory authority or Power of Attorney for 3rd Party (simply signed, attested & legalized)
- Certificate of Good standing, Valid Trade license or equivalent (Notarized, attested and legalized)
- Passport copy of Director / Secretary / Manager
Dubai South Company Setup Cost
Dubai South company setup cost is low, vis-à-vis other mainland free zone jurisdictions in the UAE. Here’s what all expenses need to made upfront. Additional charges may apply.
License and Registration |
Establishment Card |
Facility |
Total |
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AED 12330 |
AED 1000 |
Smart Desk (5 hours/week) + 2 visa Permanent smart Desk + 2visa Smart office (5 hours/week) + 3 visa Permanent Smart office + 3 visa Permanent exclusive office + 4 visa Physical office for lease |
AED 18,900 AED 33,900 AED 28,900 AED 74,000 AED 1,14,000 Starting from AED 700/sqm |
AED 32,230 AED 47,230 AED 42,230 AED 87,330 AED 1,27,330 |
Procedure To Setup Company in Dubai South
The Dubai South free zone business setup procedure is simple, quick and transparent. However, if it’s not your cup of tea, we can come to the picture.
- The structure is to be decided and prepare the documents accordingly.
- Those documents are required to apply for security approval.
- Once the approval is granted, we can initiate to pay and avail the trade license.
Duration of the process:
DWC free zone company setup is usually accomplishable within 1 to 2 weeks, provided the documents are in order and timely submitted to the concerned authorities.
Visa Procedure at Dubai South
From residency to employment, all types of Dubai South free zone visas are readily available. Although the process may vary from one visa to the other, it’s easy to navigate, provided the required steps are strictly followed. The fee is also on the lower side, depending on the visa type. Also, no guarantee deposit is needed for the residency visa.
Advantages of Company Setup in Dubai South
- Run a business in World Class Business Hub in the UAE
- Unique industry clustering and purpose-built infrastructure
- Secure and regulated environment
- Licensing a full range of business activities
- Strategic location on Sheikh Zayed Road, connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and in close proximity to the Dubai Logistics Corridor
- The simplified company set up incorporation process
- No restriction on hiring foreign employees
- Possibility to get resident or employment visas for investor and employees
- 100% foreign ownership
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- Total exemption from all import and export duties
- No personal income tax
- No corporate tax
- One or more shareholders
- Wide variety of quality commercial, retail, residential and industrial space offered at competitive rates
- Provides a fast and efficient service for the collection and processing of all documents required to set up the company and issuance of licenses
- Business Center Offices: Smart Desk, Permanent Smart Desk, Smart Office, Permanent Smart Office, Permanent Exclusive Office
- Business Park Offices: Fitted-out Offices (from 40 sqmt and above), Shell & Core Offices (from 120 sqmt and above)
Additional Services To Dubai South
- Airport transfers
- Arrange a meeting with free zone authorities
- Document due diligence
- Company formation
- Post formation services
- Visa services
- Company management services
- Bank account opening etc.
Our Business Locations
Dubai, UAE
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Pyramid Centre - Office No 108
Umm Hurair Rd - Oud Metha - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
+971 56 8080092, +971 425 64662
info@danburite.ae
Abu Dubai, UAE
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Behind Al Mariah Mall. Hamdan street,
P.O.Box: 61470 Abu Dhabi, UAE.
+971 56 8080092
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China
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15/F, A8 Music Building,
1002 Keyuan Road,
Tech Zone, Nanshan,
Shenzhen 518000,
China+86 186 1234 5678
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Czech Republic
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Kafkova 346/14,
Prague,
Czech Republic+420 123 456 789
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