Free Zone Dubai
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
The world's flagship free zone and the largest in the UAE by number of registered companies. DMCC is the global hub for commodities trading, with a thriving ecosystem that now encompasses crypto, blockchain, and fintech alongside traditional commodities such as gold, diamonds, tea, and coffee.
AED
License Cost
AED 11,500 – AED 50,000
~$3,131 – ~$13,615
Visa Quota
1 – 100
Setup Time
3 – 10 days
Foreign Ownership
100%
Key Features
Foreign Ownership100%
Profit Repatriation100%
Customs Duty ExemptYes
Designated Zone (VAT)Yes
Min Capital RequiredAED 50,000
Office Options
Virtual
Flexi Desk
Physical
Warehouse
Key Sectors
commoditiestradingcryptoblockchainprecious metalsfintechprofessional services
Special Features
- Uptown Dubai district with Grade-A offices
- Crypto Centre for virtual-asset businesses
- Dubai Diamond Exchange
- DMCC Tea Centre & Coffee Centre
- Award-winning free zone (Global Free Zones of the Year multiple times)
- VAT-registered designated zone
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- Type
- Free Zone
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Setup Time
- 3–10 days
- License Cost
- AED 11,500 – AED 50,000
- Visa Quota
- Up to 100