The Dubai South Free Zone (previously named Dubai World Central), is one of the strategic business hubs established by the Government of Dubai. Today, the Dubai South Free Zone is the largest and leading global trade, business, and aviation hub.
Dubai South is located on 140 square kilometers of the multipurpose area right next to the Jebel Ali Sea Port. The Dubai South Free Zone headquarters is closely located to Al Maktoum International Airport, Logistics District, Business Park, Aviation District, Commercial District, Residential District, Golf District, Exhibition District, and Humanitarian District. The Dubai South Free Zone international airport is strategically located to provide convenient logistics and shipment around the GCC, Middle East, and the entire world. The Dubai South Free Zone serves as the strategic platform in the UAE for the growth of logistics, aviation, light industry, and ancillary service businesses.
If you are looking to set up a company in Dubai South Free Zone, My Business Consulting DMCC will help you embrace the opportunity to start your business in the Dubai South Free Zone the right way as we provide full support in choosing the right corporate structure, choosing the best business activities, ensuring the business licensing process goes smooth and in compliance with the UAE laws.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES IN DUBAI SOUTH FREE ZONE
The most important factor in creating a viable business plan for a start-up company is understanding the initial costs. The information provided below is a run-through of general costs for setting up a company in Dubai South, to receive the customized proposal and to learn about the latest offers, get in touch with our Business Setup Experts.
1. Type of License
Each activity of a company, falls under a specific type of License. Below is list of license types available in Dubai South. Cost pertains to licenses fee only.
| LICENSE TYPE | 1st YEAR | 2nd YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| General Trading License | AED 20,000 | AED 20,000 |
| Consultancy / Service License | AED 10,000 | AED 10,000 |
| Trading / Commercial License | AED 10,000 | AED 10,000 |
Note: Fees are the subject for additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
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2. Type of Office Facilities
Consultancy/Service and Trading/Commercial License companies can avail to any range of facility offered by Dubai South. Minimum office requirement for a General Trading License is an office from Business Park.
Business Center Offices
| OFFICE FACILITY TYPE | OFFICE USAGE | No. OF VISA ELIGIBILITY | ANNUAL RENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Desk | hours per week | 2 | AED 16,900 |
| Permanent Desk | Exclusive | 2 | AED 36,900 |
| Smart Office | hours per week | 3 | AED 26,900 |
| Permanent Office | Exclusive | 3 | rom AED 44,900 |
| Permanent Exclusive Office | Exclusive | 4 | AED 112,000 |
Business Park Offices: 8 sqmt = 1 visa eligibility
| OFFICE FACILITY TYPE | SECURITY DEPOSIT | SERVICE CHARGE | ANNUAL RENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitted-out Offices (from 40 sqmt to 100 sqmt) | 10% of the Rent | AED 300 (per sqmt) | AED 1,400 (per sqmt) |
| Fitted-out Offices (from 120 sqmt and above) | 10% of the Rent | AED 175 (per sqmt) | AED 1,100 (per sqmt) |
| Shell & Core Offices (from 120 sqmt and above) | 5% of the Rent | AED 175 (per sqmt) | AED 600 (per sqmt) |
Note: Fees are the subject for additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
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3. Miscellaneous Documents
Establishment Card is a necessary documents to enable the company register in Residency Department. If company would like to appoint a PRO to represent them for visa purposes in Dubai South, a Power of Attorney signed either by Manager or Shareholder will be required.
4. Residence Visa in Dubai South Free Zone (valid for 3 years)
Cost of each visa varies depending on the status of an applicant’s current location, whether application is taking place inside or outside the UAE. In Dubai South Free Zone Residence Visa Guarantee Deposit is not required.
In case at the moment of application you are in the UAE, by choosing the Employment Visa Application inside the Country with Local amendment you can easily stay in the country, and enjoy the hassle-free process. There will be no need to exit the UAE for the Visa Status Change process.
| SERVICES | FEES |
|---|---|
| Employment Visa - Outside the Country | AED 2,600 |
| Employment Visa - Inside the Country without Status Change | AED 3,400 |
| Employment Visa - Inside the Country with Status Change | AED 4,250 |
| Medical Test, Emirates ID & Photo | AED 1,250 |
| Health Insurance (Basic Plan) | AED 1,000 |
Note: Fees are the subject for additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
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THE INFINITE OPPORTUNITIES OF DUBAI
UAE FREE ZONES
AJMAN FREE ZONE AUTHORITY (AFZ)
DUBAI MULTI COMMODITIES CENTER (DMCC)
DUBAI SOUTH FREE ZONE (ex.DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL)
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER (DWTC)
JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE AUTHORITY (JAFZA)
KHALIFA INDUSTRIAL ZONE ABU DHABI (KIZAD)
RAS AL KHAIMAH ECONOMIC ZONE (RAKEZ)
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