DWTC or Dubai World Trade Center Free Zone offers lucrative opportunities for businesses that seek a centrally located and cost-effective business setup option in Dubai. It was established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Free Zone proposes a wide range of unique opportunities for businesses offering free-zone licensing as well as a hassle-free Branch licensing for Foreign Companies and UAE LLC companies.
Situated in the heart of Dubai, the DWTC is close to World Trade Center which is a world-famous spot for hosting global exhibitions, Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Burj Khalifa, and the Emirates Tower.
Hence, investors who are registering a company in Dubai World Trade Center benefit from the proximity to top international companies and global events for building a strong business network.
DWTC offers a highly competitive, single-point of contact operation for corporations, providing them with unique and flexible offers to operate seamlessly, including as an onshore registered business, under an independent free zone license, or as a dual license entity from the same zone.
Dubai World Trade Centre is a home to such leading international companies:
BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES IN DWTC
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Below you will find the general list of DWTC fees for company setup. Want to get the latest offers for business registration in DWTC? Simply request a customized proposal with fees breakdown from our Business Setup Experts today!
1. Type of License
DWTCs’ personalized approach to licensing and related procedures, coupled with a superior location and unmatched operational standards, makes setting up process seamless, straightforward, and flexible.
In general, the cost per License type includes facility rent, Establishment Card, housekeeping services, utilities, and service charges:
| LICENSE | 1st YEAR | 2nd YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial/ Professional/ Event Management License with Hot Desk (2 Visas eligibility) |
AED 28,300 | AED 27,300 |
| Commercial/ Professional/ Event Management License with Executive Office (2 Visas eligibility) |
AED 51,300 | AED 52,300 |
| General Trading License with Executive Office (2 Visas eligibility) |
AED 52,500 | AED 54,300 |
Note: Fees are the subject for an additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
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2. Type of Facility
| OFFICE FACILITY TYPE | VISA ELIGIBILITY | ANNUAL FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Desk | 2 | Included in the Hot Desk setup package |
| Executive Office (9,6 sq.m.) | 2 | Included in the Executive Office package |
| Executive Office (9,6 sq.m.) | 2 | Included in the Executive Office under General Trading License package |
Note: Fees are the subject for additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
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3. Miscellaneous Documents
| DOCUMENT | 1st YEAR | 2nd YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Ejari Certificate | AED 195 | AED 195 |
| Hot Desk Insurance (Mandatory Requirement) | AED 500 | AED 500 |
| Facility Deposit (Hot Desk) | AED 2,000 | - |
| Facility Deposit (Executive Office) | AED 4,000 | - |
Note: Fees are the subject for an additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
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4. Residence Visa in DWTC
The fee for each visa depends on the status of an applicant’s current location. Amendment of visa is possible only if the applicant is transferring within DWTC or has annulled his previous UAE Residence Visa.
If you are inside UAE at the moment of your application, you can choose to apply for the Employment Visa Application inside the UAE to benefit from a hassle-free process. You won’t have to exit the UAE for the Visa Status Change process.
| SERVICES | FEES |
|---|---|
| Employment Visa - Outside the Country | AED 1,500 |
| Employment Visa - Inside the Country with Status Change | AED 2,720 |
| Medical Test, Emirates ID, and Photo | AED 1,250 |
Note: Fees are the subject for an 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)