Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Free Zone

Business Setup Services in DMCC

With more than 21,000 companies operating in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), this free zone is the ideal location to set up a business in Dubai and the UAE. Not only is it located in the heart of new Dubai, but the Financial Times FDI Magazine has also awarded it the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ eight times.

The government of Dubai established DMCC in 2002 to dedicate a business centre specifically for commodity-related business transactions. Over the years, the DMCC Freezone has grown exponentially, with over 2,000 companies registered yearly.

Because of its close proximity to important business centres, businesses get to reap several trade advantages, including access to more shipping and increased reach to international markets.

Key Features

Whenever the need arises, members are offered the highest degree of support and services from the DMCC community. Some of the key highlights that DMCC members can leverage are discussed below

Networking and Exhibitions

The networking exhibitions and events within the DMCC community allow members to connect with each other to exchange ideas, share knowledge, build contacts, and expand business interests.

Knowledge Support

Members, including entrepreneurs and existing company staff, can access a range of services that can help inform and guide them about the latest legal and regulatory frameworks in the DMCC

Value Added Services

Apart from registration and licensing, individuals holding DMCC memberships will be able to access a host of invaluable services from reputable providers, including property and visa services.

News and Insights

Members can stay up-to-date with the latest DMCC laws, news, business developments, opportunities, and upcoming events, through the exclusive DMCC members’ newsletter.

Club

DMCC members will have access to several special interest groups dedicated to specific industry sectors. Each club will have a friendly yet professional forum where people can network, connect, and share expertise, skills, and knowledge with each other

DMCC Knowledge Series

Members will get access to workshops and seminars exclusively through the Knowledge Series. From tech training, professional development, and market trends to expert insights, the organized events address a variety of exciting topics.

Existing Industries

The licensing activities followed by DMCC are similar to the Dubai Department of Economic Development. There are more than 600 business activities taking place in the Freezone, ranging across 20 major sectors that include

Energy
Commodities
Gold and Diamonds
Technology
Construction
FMCG
Healthcare
Aviation

Shipping
Education
Media
Food and Agro
Sports and Wellness
Gaming
Crypto and Blockchain

The Personal, Community, Professional, and Financial Services industries are a major part of the DMCC business landscape.

The DMCC Freezone is an ideal location for companies and investors specializing in professional consulting services and trading business activities. There are several well-known service and trading companies operating in this region.

DMCC Benefits

There are multiple benefits to forming a company in the DMCC region. Let’s take a quick look at them -

100% foreign ownership
0% personal and corporate tax for the first 50 years from inception
Easy, efficient, and quick setup process
100% capital repatriation
Extensive range of business activities and business licenses
Freehold commercial properties for lease and sale at affordable prices
Flexible office solutions that include flexi desks shared offices, and services offices
Efficient labour services, immigration services, and visa support
Networking opportunities through in-house DMCC workshops and events
Regular updates on the latest developments in compliance standards, rules, and regulations
Prestigious location in the Jumeriah Lake Towers region and proximity to Dubai Marina

DMCC – A First-Class Trading Marketplace

As a world-class hub for commerce and commodities, DMCC offers a strategic gateway to the rapidly-growing markets in the Middle East and beyond. With trade at its heart, DMCC plays the role of a thriving marketplace and dedicated global trading centre for financial services, commodities, and a variety of specialist industries.

Accessibility to the international market

The DMCC’s Future of Trade 2022 report is optimistic about the trajectory of trade will take this year while dealing with the multifaceted storing of businesses and governments. While the growth seen in 2021 was 9.8 percent, the rate is expected to be around 3 percent in 2022. The Russia-Ukraine war inflicted shocks on the global supply chains, exacerbating the existing stress on the commodity markets during the post-pandemic recovery by causing oil prices and inflation to soar. Despite the setback, global trade is strong enough to overcome it and push forward in the years to come. The growth rate may be slower for 2022, but there is bound to be growth in the future. Therefore, new businesses setting up in the DMCC region will stand to benefit in the global trade market, from its strategic position and community support.

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The DMCC’s Future of Trade 2022 report is optimistic about the trajectory of trade will take this year while dealing with the multifaceted storing of businesses and governments. While the growth seen in 2021 was 9.8 percent, the rate is expected to be around 3 percent in 2022.

The Russia-Ukraine war inflicted shocks on the global supply chains, exacerbating the existing stress on the commodity markets during the post-pandemic recovery by causing oil prices and inflation to soar. Despite the setback, global trade is strong enough to overcome it and push forward in the years to come. The growth rate may be slower for 2022, but there is bound to be growth in the future.

Therefore, new businesses setting up in the DMCC region will stand to benefit in the global trade market, from its strategic position and community support.

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