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Dubai World Trade Centre DWTC is a free zone in Dubai that doesn’t have a minimum investment requirement. It’s a highly attractive option for businesses seeking a well-regulated, competitive, and effective ecosystem. Located in Dubai’s central business district, it’s an ideal setting for companies looking to operate locally while expanding globally. Businesses can lease office spaces, which provide them with a prestigious commercial address in the heart of Dubai.

The free zone is under the jurisdiction of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority and is situated close to the famous Dubai World Trade Centre.

DWTC focuses on services, events, and trading sectors.

It’s recommended for investors and businesses that deal with events and professional services. The free zone has introduced a new event management license, which makes it easier for event organizers to participate in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre – the largest events venue complex in the region.

Getting a Free Zone License

At DWTC Authority, they offer a highly-competitive, single point of contact for corporations, affording them a unique and flexible offering.

• Key benefits of our licensing
• 100% foreign ownership
• 100% repatriation of all capital and profits
• Zero income and corporate tax for 50 years (renewable)
• No restriction on currency and repatriation of funds
• No restriction on hiring foreign employees
• No restraints over capital nationality
• Freedom to initiate multiple options for legal operating structures.
• Stable and clear regulation.
• Dual licensing opportunities

Types of companies formed under DWTC Authority

The Free Zone offers a highly competitive, single-point of contact operation for corporations, affording them a unique and flexible offering to operate seamlessly, including as an onshore registered business, under an independent free-zone license or as a dual licensed entity from within the same zone.

Our attractive packages for startups and SMEs allow entrepreneurs to convert their business ideas into reality.

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

• Certain required documents must be attested (see guide for details).
• A non-individual Shareholder requires additional paperwork (see guide for details).
• All types of businesses requiring only a commercial office for operation can be established as a FZCO.

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

• Certain required documents must be attested (see guide for details).
• A non-individual Shareholder requires additional paperwork (see guide for details).
• All types of businesses requiring only a commercial office for operation can be established as a FZE.

Foreign Branch

• The branch must be 100% owned by the Parent company.
• Certain required documents must be attested (see guide for details).
• All types of businesses requiring only a commercial office for operation can be established as a Foreign Branch.

UAE Branch

• A valid registration from a UAE license authority is required to open a branch.
• Certain required documents must be attested (see guide for details).
• All types of businesses requiring only a commercial office for operation can be established as a UAE Branch.

License Options

Once you have formed your company, you will be eligible to apply for a free zone license. Our personalised approach to licensing and related procedures, coupled with a superior location and unmatched operational standards, makes setting up with us seamless, straightforward and flexible.

• Commercial License – For carrying out specified commercial activities
• General Trading License – For carrying out unrestricted commercial activities
• Professional License – For carrying out specified professional services
• Event Management License – For the organising of business and leisure events
• e-Commerce – For platforms trading goods and services online in the UAE
• Single Family Office – Offices founded by family members to manage and service the wealth of a single family
• Multi Family Office – Offices founded by consultants for the provision of wealth management services to multiple families

Facilities

• Offices shell and core
• Fitted-out and custom build offices
• Serviced offices, virtual offices and hot desks
• Retail outlets

Required Documents

• DWTC free zone application form
• Detailed business plan
• Passport copies of each director, shareholders, and general manager
• Copies of Emirates ID of director, shareholders, and general manager (for UAE residents)
• Profile of each shareholder (if a shareholder is an individual)
• Board resolution for establishing a company in DWTCA free zone and appointing a manager (attested by the appropriate authority)
• All other free documentation to be complete such as: onboarding and specimen forms etc.
• Applies to a corporate shareholder – certified true copy for all parent company incorporation documentation e.g. certificate of registration (attested by the appropriate authority)
• Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA/AOA) of the parent company (attested by the appropriate authorities)
• Good standing certificate (if applicable)
• Copy of license of the parent company (if applicable)

WHY CHOOSE DWTC

Unparalleled Access To World-Class Business Services

• 0% PERSONAL AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX
• STRATEGIC LOCATION
• 100% BUSINESS OWNERSHIP & CAPITAL REPATRIATION
• LIVE AND WORK IN ONE VIBRANT COMMUNITY
• THRIVING BUSINESS CENTRE
• QUICK EFFICIENT SETUP PROCESS

Overall, DWTC is an excellent choice for businesses that are looking for world-class business services, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to a global network of partners and affiliates. Its central location and experienced team of experts make it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes and industries.