# DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) company setup

Dubai · Free zone · Dubai Setup Index

> DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is a Dubai free zone regulated by DMCC Authority.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dmcc
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Regulator: DMCC Authority
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## Key facts

- From, no visa: Not published — No published price for a 0-visa package was found for this zone.
- Licence issued in: 2 weeks (Company setup is described as usually taking about two weeks.)
- Visas: Not published — no visa allocation published.
- Premises: Flexi desk, Office, Retail
- Renewal: AED 20,265 (Trading or service licence renewal for one year is AED 20,265.)
- Activities: Not catalogued

### May suit your business

- Commodities, trading houses and JLT-based services businesses

Based on the zone’s published specialism. Confirm suitability for your activity.

## Costs and packages

Prices are the authority's published figures. Confirm the current package before you budget.

| Visas | Starting price |
| :--- | :--- |
| No visa | Not published — No published price for a 0-visa package was found for this zone. |
| One visa | Not published — No published price for a 1-visa package was found for this zone. |
| Two visas | Not published — No published price for a 2-visa package was found for this zone. |

### Other published prices

- Trading or service licence renewal: AED 20,265 (published tariff)
- Standard annual licence: AED 20,285 (annual fee)
- Basic Biz: AED 35,484 (published package)
- Jump Start flexi desk: AED 43,780 (published package)

A starting price is not a full setup total.

## Setup steps and timing

### Company setup

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | Licence | To confirm |

### Residency · remote preparation

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2 | Security approval | To confirm |
| 3 | Establishment card | To confirm |
| 4 | E-channel | To confirm |
| 5 | Entry visa approval | To confirm |

### Residency · in the UAE

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 6 | Medical test | To confirm |
| 7 | Biometrics | To confirm |
| 8 | Residence visa approval | To confirm |
| 9 | Emirates ID printing | To confirm |
| 10 | Emirates ID delivery | To confirm |

### Bank account

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 11 | Bank account | To confirm |

Timings are per step, not a total. Appointments and approvals may vary. Where only “days” is shown, the business or calendar-day basis is to confirm.

### Timing details and conditions

- Company setup is described as usually taking about two weeks.
- The employee visa guide allows up to 20 working days.

## Required documents

### Corporate shareholder

- Documents in the official company setup and entity checklist

### Visa applicants

- Documents in the official employee visa guide

## Licences and activities

### Licence types

- Trading
- Service
- Industrial

### Business activities

Not published — We have not published an activity catalogue for DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), so we cannot say which licence lines it carries.

## Visa and office options

### Facility options

- Flexi desk
- Office
- Retail

### Remote paperwork

No (Expect more on-site presence than a fully remote lane.)

### Visa options

We have not recorded the visa categories for this jurisdiction.

### Nationality-specific requirements

- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq: National ID copy for entry and residence applications.
- Pakistan: National ID copy for an investor or partner visa. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Syria, Tonga, Albania, Bangladesh, Colombia, Cyprus, Fiji, Mauritius, Nigeria, Philippines, Sudan, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Belarus, China, Georgia, Iran, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, South Africa: Attested police clearance for a new visa. (reported — confirm before applying)
- Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sri Lanka: UAE embassy visit within 45 days to complete entry approval. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)
- Ethiopia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka: Attested medical report for entry approval when applying from outside the UAE. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)

## Renewal costs

- Renewal price: AED 20,265 (Trading or service licence renewal for one year is AED 20,265.)
- Term: Not published — No published renewal term was found.
- Late renewal: Licence-renewal late fee is AED 2,500 for 31 to 60 days.

- Trading or service licence renewal for one year is AED 20,265.
- Licence-renewal late fee is AED 2,500 for 31 to 60 days.
- Licence-renewal late fee is AED 5,000 for 61 to 90 days.

## Practical considerations

- One of the UAE's largest free zones by company count, centred on Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Strong brand recognition with banks for trading and commodities profiles
- Office fit-out and member community expectations are higher-touch than flexi-desk zones
- Activity lists and membership rules are DMCC-specific — not interchangeable with IFZA packages

## Alternatives

- [IFZA](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) — Dubai setup option
- [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) — Lower-cost setup option
- [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore alternative

## Sources

| Claim | Access | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| activities | Published file | https://dmcc.ae/hubfs/website%20support%20documents/DMCC%20Business%20Activities%202026.xlsx?hsLang=en |
| pricing | Published page | https://dmcc.ae/members/support/schedule-charges |
| packages | Published page | https://dmcc.ae/business/business-setup-packages |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Dubai Setup Index set up companies in DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)?

Not currently. We document this zone so you can compare it honestly, while Dubai Setup Index handles applications in IFZA and Ajman.

### Is a free zone the same as mainland DET?

No. Free zones license under their own authority. A Dubai mainland company is licensed by DET and normally needs Ejari-registered premises.

## Related

- [All free zones](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones)
- [Business activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
- [How company setup works](https://dubaisetupindex.com/how-it-works)

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