Dubai South
Dubai South encourages ingenuity and facilitates the establishment and operation of businesses by offering all kinds of services and work licenses that would benefit business owners. By establishing your company in the Dubai South through IBG, you can be sure that it will have the support and benefits it needs to succeed.
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Types of licenses
In accordance with the regulatory requirements, every company established in the UAE must renew their Trade License in order to legally continue engaging business activity and operation. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and freezone authority is the authority that issues, regulates and renews mainland and freezone trade licenses respectively. With the help of IBG, you can be ensured that the renewal process is completely done in the right order. IBG offers the best advice and services you need for liquidating your company in Mainland, Freezone and offshore across all the emirates.
During cancellation, the company will be liquidated, and all of its assets and properties will be properly divided among shareholders of the company. In all scenarios of liquidation, IBG offers the best advice and services you need for liquidating your company in Mainland, Free zone, and Offshore across all the Emirates.
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 16,425
Save up to AED 2,464
- Trade License
- Lease Agreement
- Establishment Card
- Setup Fee – One time only
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 21,485
Save up to AED 3,223
- Trade License
- Lease Agreement
- Establishment Card
- Setup Fee – One time only
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 25,985
Save up to AED 3,898
- Trade License
- Lease Agreement
- Establishment Card
- Setup Fee – One time only
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 31,985
Save up to AED 4,798
- Trade License
- Lease Agreement
- Establishment Card
- Setup Fee – One time only
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 33,485
Save up to AED 5,023
- Trade License
- Lease Agreement
- Establishment Card
- Setup Fee – One time only
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 52,268
Save up to AED 7,840
- Trade License
- Lease Agreement
- Establishment Card
- Setup Fee – One time only
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 52,268
Save up to AED 7,840
- Trade License
- Lease Agreement
- Establishment Card
- Setup Fee – One time only
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
* The fees mentioned above are applicable for Business Centre packages only. Fees will vary if your chosen business activity requires retail, a warehouse, or a land lease.
** Additional 5% VAT is applicable on the lease.
*** AED 20 knowledge fee is applicable for every transaction.
**** Terms and conditions apply.
* The fees mentioned above are for logistics consultancy-related activity only.
** Additional 5% VAT is applicable on the lease.
*** AED 20 knowledge fee is applicable for every transaction.
**** Terms and conditions apply.
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Process and Timeline
- 1Should be 18 years old and above
- 2Should not have any criminal records
- 3The business should be legally permissible
- 4Should be an individual, corporate or mixed of both
Company Registration
DWC – LLC
For Individual Shareholder/s
1. Board resolution giving signatory authorization or *power of authority by 3rd party
2. Valid and clear passport copy of the following:
(b) Director / Company Secretary
(c) General manager (including the visa page)
*All foreign documents that require attestation must be notarized by a notary public and attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and the Ministry of foreign affairs in the UAE.
For Corporate Shareholder/s
1. Certificate of Incorporation
2. Memorandum & Articles of Association (Notarized, Attested, and Legalized*)
3. Board resolution to establish a new company (Signed by authorized signatories)
4. Certificate of Good Standing, Valid Trade License or equivalent (Notarized, Attested, and Legalized*)
5. Board resolution giving signatory authorization or *power of authority by 3rd party
6. Passport copy of Director / Company Secretary
7. Passport and UAE Visa copy of General Manager
8. Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Document(s) (Notarized, Attested, and Legalized*)
All documents should be in English or Arabic only.
*All foreign documents that require attestation must be notarized by a notary public and attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and the ministry of foreign affairs in the UAE.
DWC Branch
Branch Setup
1. Certificate of Incorporation
2. Memorandum & Articles of Association (Notarized, Attested, and Legalized*)
3. Board resolution to establish a branch (signed by the authorized signatory)
4. Certificate of Good Standing, Valid Trade License or equivalent (Notarized, Attested, and Legalized*)
5. Board resolution giving signatory authorization or *power of authority by 3rd party
6. Passport and UAE Visa copy of General ManagerUltimate Beneficial Ownership Document(s) (Notarized, Attested, and Legalized*)
All documents should be in English or Arabic only.
*All foreign documents that require attestation must be notarized by a notary public and attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and the ministry of foreign affairs in the UAE.
Residence Visa Application
Company Documents/Sponsor
1. Trade License copy
2. Establishment Card copy
Applicant
1. Scanned passport copy, should be current and valid for at least 6 months – coloured, uncut with full border
2. Passport size photo with white background
3. Tourist or visit visa/Residence Cancellation report copy (if applicable)
4. Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
5. Share certificate copy (applicable for shareholder(s) only)
6. Education certificate attested by MOFA-UAE (for employees only; depending on the job designation)
7. Duly filled visa application form
License Package Fees
Express Smart Desk – 0 Visa
Starts from
AED 12,425
Shared Desk available for AED 20/hr.
Standard Smart Desk – 1 Visa
Starts from
AED 17,485
Shared Desk included for 5hrs/week.
Smart Desk – 2 Visas
Starts from
AED 21,985
Shared Desk included for 5hrs/week.
Permanent Smart Desk – 2 Visas
Starts from
AED 27,985
Dedicated Desk included; available 24/7.
Smart Office – 3 Visas
Starts from
AED 29,485
Shared Desk included for 5hrs/week.
Permanent Smart Office – 3 Visas
Starts from
AED 48,268
Permanent office included; available 24/7.
Visa Application Fees
1 Year – Outside the country
AED 2,380
2 Years – Outside the country
AED 2,480
3 Years – Outside the country
AED 2,580
1 Year – Inside the country
AED 3,290
2 Years – Inside the country
AED 3,390
3 Years – Outside the country
AED 3,490
Change Status
AED 760
Applicable if within the country application only.
Medical Test
Normal (48 hrs) – AED 450
VIP (within 24 hrs) – AED 750
Emirates ID
AED 375
Other Fees
P.O Box Registration
AED 250
Mandatory upon completion of the license registration.
Annual P.O. Box Fee
Approx. AED 1500
Contact your Business Setup Advisor for assistance.
New & Branch Company Registration
Preparation of Documents
Depends on the client | 1 business day
Obtaining Client Signature
Depends on the client
Trade Name Approval
1 business day
Pre-approval
5-7 business days
Trade License Issuance
2-3 business daysResidence Visa Application
Electronic Visa Application
5-7 business daysClient Arrival (if outside the UAE) | Change Status (if within the UAE)
Depends on the client | 2-3 business daysMedical Test
1 business dayMedical Test Result Release
Normal - 2 business days | VIP - within the dayEmirates ID Typing
1 business day
Obtaining Health Insurance
Depends on the client | Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Visa Approval
5-7 business days
Emirates ID Biometrics & Photo Capturing
Approx. 15-20 business days from the date of Emirates ID typing
Emirates ID Issuance
5 business daysProcess and Timeline
- 1Should have a valid Dubai South license
- 2Should have a valid residence visa
Trade License Renewal
1. Original Establishment Card
2. Contact Information update form
3. Tenancy Contract
4. Audit Report from UAE-based auditors only (2nd year onwards & applicable for LLC and branch companies)
5. A true copy of the Parent company license & Good Standing Certificate (Notarized, legalized & attested)
6. Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Document(s) (applicable for corporate shareholder & branch)
7. NOC (if applicable)
Residence Visa Renewal
1. Employee Residence Permit Renewal Application (signed & stamped)
2. (2) coloured photographs (passport size)
3. (2) passport photocopies (should be valid for more than 6 months)
4. (2) coloured residency visa photocopies
5. Original passport
6. Original employment card
7. Medical Certificate copy
8. Renewal Emirates ID registration form (copy)
9. License copy
10. Establishment card copy
11. Employment contract (for employees only)
12. Health Insurance Certificate / Valid insurance card coloured copy
License Package Renewal Fees
Smart Desk – 2 Visas
Starts from
AED 21,435
Permanent Smart Desk – 2 Visas
Starts from
AED 27,435
Smart Office – 3 Visas
Starts from
AED 28,935
Permanent Smart Office
Starts from
AED 31,860 – 42,435
Depending on the building location and office size.
The package renewal fees include license, lease, and establishment card.
Residence Visa Renewal Fees
Visa Renewal
AED 1,790
Medical Test
Normal (48 hours) – AED 450
VIP (within 24 hrs) – AED 750
Emirates ID
AED 375
Trade License Renewal
Preparation & Submission of Documents and Payment
Depends on the client | 1 business dayApproval from Registration & Licensing Department
2-3 business daysProceed for Payments
Depends on the clientTrade License Issuance
1 business dayResidence Visa Renewal
Preparation & Submission of Documents and Payment
Depends on the clientMedical Test
1 business dayMedical Test Result Release
Normal - 2 business days | VIP - within the dayVisa Approval
5-7 business daysEmirates ID Issuance
5 business daysProcess and Timeline
- 1Should have a valid Dubai South license
- 2Should have a valid residence visa
Trade License Cancellation
1. Clearance form from Finance
(b) Tenancy outstanding (if applicable)
2. Tenancy contract clearance (if applicable)
3. Application form signed by the shareholder
4. Shareholder(s) resolution re-voluntary winding up Resolution
(b) Board Resolution from Parent company for Branch Company
5. Visa cancellation report (if applicable)
Residence Visa Cancellation
1. Visa cancellation application form (signed & stamped)
2. (1) coloured passport copy along with visa page
3. Establishment card coloured copy
4. License copy
5. Original employment card or a copy in case the applicant is out of the country
License Cancellation Fee
AED 2,000
Residence Visa Cancellation – Within the UAE
AED 240
Residence Visa Cancellation – Outside the UAE
AED 540
Original passport is required if the applicant is outside the country for less than 6 months.
Trade License Cancellation
Obtaining Clearance from Finance
1-2 business daysPreparation & submission of documents
Depends on the clientApproval from Registration & Licensing Department
10-14 business daysProceed for Payment
Depends on the clientVisa Cancellation
5-7 business daysObtain & Submission of Dubai Custom NOC (for Trading License only)
10 business daysPublication of Termination
14 calendar daysTermination Letter Issuance
1 business dayResidence Visa Cancellation
Submission of Documents & Payment
Depends on the clientLabour and/or Visa Cancellation
3-6 business daysCancellation Report Issuance
1 business dayFrequently Asked Questions
What are the Benefits of setting up in Dubai South?
The Dubai South offers a number of benefits:
- Numerous options for activities
- An excellent and inviting setting
- 100 percent foreign ownership of the business
- Capital re-investment options for different licenses.
- Options for company leasing.
- Simple setup
- Good Handling
How many shareholders can a company have?
A DWC-LLC company allows 6 shareholders in a license and can add up to 50 shareholders with an additional charge.
What are the types of business activities that are supported by Dubai South?
The business activities supported by Dubai South are:
- Commercial
- Service/Consultancy
- Logistics
- Education
- Industrial
- Aviation
How long does it take to register and obtain a license?
The registration and licensing process can be finished in as little as one day, provided that the security checks have been approved, the application fee, and all other supporting paperwork are present and accurate.
Is a local partner required for the formation of a DWC-LLC?
No, 100% foreign ownership is permissible for the formation of all free zone businesses in Dubai South.
How many activities are permitted under one license?
5 related activities are permitted in the business centre, whereas the aviation zone is allowed up to 10 activities.
Can I carry out business activities outside the free zone?
There are many terms and conditions aligned with a certain license type. For instance, a company with a service license can provide consultancy services only to clients outside the free zone while a company with a commercial license to sell goods through a local distributor or local agent in the UAE.
With my present UAE license and registration, am I eligible to lease a facility in the Free Zone?
No, all applicants who desire to conduct business within the Free Zone must register as Free Zone Enterprises.
Can I use my Dubai South license to lease or buy Real Estate inside the Free Zone?
Yes, all Dubai South license holders may lease or buy Real Estate inside the Free Zone.
What are the types of office space available?
Dubai South offers a wide range of Business Centre products and services which includes
- Flexi desk
- Fully furnished offices
- Permanent desks
- Executive offices
- Warehouses and Plots.
Do the shareholders, directors, or company secretary have to reside in the UAE?
The company secretary, directors, and shareholders are not restricted to a specific location and can be anywhere in the world.
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