Free Zone Dubai
International Humanitarian City (IHC)
The world's largest humanitarian hub, IHC is a free zone that hosts UN agencies, NGOs, and logistics companies involved in global humanitarian operations and disaster relief.
AED
License Cost
AED 10,000 – AED 30,000
~$2,723 – ~$8,169
Visa Quota
1 – 100
Setup Time
5 – 20 days
Foreign Ownership
100%
Key Features
Foreign Ownership100%
Profit Repatriation100%
Customs Duty ExemptYes
Designated Zone (VAT)Yes
Min Capital RequiredNone
Office Options
Virtual
Flexi Desk
Physical
Warehouse
Key Sectors
humanitarianlogisticsNGOinternational organisationsdisaster relief
Special Features
- Hosts UNHCR, WFP, ICRC, and other UN/NGO offices
- Temperature-controlled warehousing for relief supplies
- Strategic location near Al Maktoum Airport
- Rapid customs clearance for humanitarian shipments
- Tax-exempt operations for qualifying organisations
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- Type
- Free Zone
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Setup Time
- 5–20 days
- License Cost
- AED 10,000 – AED 30,000
- Visa Quota
- Up to 100