# Dubai South Free Zone company setup

Dubai · Free zone · Dubai Setup Index

> Dubai South Free Zone is a Dubai free zone regulated by Dubai South.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dubai-south
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Regulator: Dubai South
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## Key facts

- From, no visa: Not published — The calculator does not provide a reusable public quote result without contact submission.
- Licence issued in: 1 business day (The official setup page claims licence issuance in one business day.)
- Visas: Not published — no visa allocation published.
- Premises: Office, Warehouse, Logistics plots
- Renewal: Not published — Detailed public renewal pricing was not found.
- Activities: Not catalogued

### May suit your business

- Al Maktoum Airport / Expo-adjacent logistics and aviation services

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.

Not published — The calculator does not provide a reusable public quote result without contact submission.

### Other published prices

- Business Hub package: AED 12,500 (starting price)

A starting price is not a full setup total.

## Setup steps and timing

### Company setup

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | Licence — Conditions apply — see timing details below. | 1 business day |

### 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

- The official setup page claims licence issuance in one business day.

## Required documents

Not published — no published document checklist was found for this zone.

## Licences and activities

### Licence types

- Aviation
- Logistics
- Trading
- Services

### Business activities

Not published — We have not published an activity catalogue for Dubai South Free Zone, so we cannot say which licence lines it carries.

## Visa and office options

### Facility options

- Office
- Warehouse
- Logistics plots

### 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 — Detailed public renewal pricing was not found.

## Practical considerations

- Tied to Dubai World Central / Al Maktoum International Airport growth story
- Stronger for logistics and aviation services than for a solo consultant desk
- Land and warehouse products are a major part of the offer
- Compare Jafza and DAFZA when the decision is primarily about cargo corridors

## 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 page | https://www.dubaisouth.ae/business-setup |
| pricing | Lead-gated | https://www.dubaisouth.ae/business-setup |

### Known gaps

- The calculator does not provide a reusable public quote result without contact submission.
- Detailed public renewal pricing was not found.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Dubai Setup Index set up companies in Dubai South Free Zone?

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)

## Machine-readable

- [Dubai South Free Zone record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/free-zones/dubai-south.json)

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[Dubai Setup Index](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dubai-south). “Dubai South Free Zone company setup.” Updated 2026-09-04.

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