# Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) company setup

Dubai · Free zone · Dubai Setup Index

> Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is a Dubai free zone regulated by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority / DDA umbrella in practice for some districts.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dubai-silicon-oasis
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Regulator: Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority / DDA umbrella in practice for some districts
- 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: Not published — No published company-formation or licence-issuance time was found.
- Visas: Not published — no visa allocation published.
- Premises: Office, Tech park facilities, Flexi options via partners
- Renewal: Not published — No published renewal price, term or penalty was found.
- Activities: Not catalogued

### May suit your business

- Technology, electronics and knowledge-economy businesses in a master-planned tech park

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

- Dtec Service year one: AED 24,675 (published package)
- Dtec Trade year one: AED 27,675 (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.

## Required documents

### Corporate shareholder

- Documents in the official company setup checklist

## Licences and activities

### Licence types

- Technology
- Service
- Trading

### Business activities

Not published — We have not published an activity catalogue for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), so we cannot say which licence lines it carries.

## Visa and office options

### Facility options

- Office
- Tech park facilities
- Flexi options via partners

### 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

Not published — No published renewal price, term or penalty was found.

## Practical considerations

- IFZA historically sits in the DSO ecosystem — do not confuse the two brands when comparing packages
- Campus includes residential and commercial stock aimed at tech employers
- Better fit for companies that want park amenities than for pure virtual setups
- Licensing detail should be confirmed against the current DSO / related authority process

## 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 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| packages | Published file | https://www.dubaisiliconoasis.com/ |
| documents | Login portal | https://www.dubaisiliconoasis.com/ |

### Known gaps

- The visa count included in the cited package values was not clear enough to normalize.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Dubai Setup Index set up companies in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)?

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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