Located in Jumeirah Lake Towers(JLT) and established in 2002, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre(DMCC) is the ideal free zone for commodities trading, financial services and a large number of specialist industries ranging from agro to energy to diamonds, gold and base metals. Awarded “Global Free Zone of the Year” seven years in a row now, it brings together more than 20,000 businesses from all sectors and industries into the world’s most interconnected Free Zone.
To set up a business in Dubai that involves the buying and selling of goods, you need to obtain a trading license. This license can cover companies in import and export, sales, general stores, etc. It offers the highest degree of flexibility & freedom to operate a business.
This license type is issued to businesses engaged in manufacturing activities that transform natural materials and resources into final products. This license covers industries such as gold and precious metals manufacturing.
This license type is issued to businesses that are service providers, artisans or craftsmen. Examples of companies that apply for this type of license include medical services, beauty salons and repair services.
Thousands of people choose Decisive Zone to set up their business in Dubai and across the UAE. We take great pride in our exceptional services and our clients’ testaments keep us going!
Yes. The DDE Vault is DMCC's world-renowned secure storage facility for diamonds and precious stones, part of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) — the largest diamond tender platform in the world and the only GCC bourse affiliated with the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.
It offers high-security vault storage and secure transport, making DMCC a natural base for diamond and gem traders. Alongside it, DMCC runs dedicated gold and precious-metals vaults. We can set your company up to plug straight into this ecosystem.
Very much so. DMCC was the first UAE free zone to introduce a crypto licence and runs a dedicated in-house Crypto Centre - one of the region's leading crypto and blockchain ecosystems, home to hundreds of Web3 firms.
One important point: the DMCC crypto licence covers activities like proprietary trading and custody of approved virtual assets. Running an exchange, issuing tokens, or other regulated virtual-asset activities may require separate approval from Dubai's VARA. We can map your model to the right licence and approvals.
DMCC requires at least a flexi-desk, it doesn't offer virtual offices. A flexi-desk runs roughly AED 16,000 to AED 19,000 a year for the desk, with full setup packages (licence, desk, and one visa) typically landing around AED 24,500 to AED 29,500.
A private or serviced office starts much higher, from around AED 45,000 and rising with size. The flexi-desk is the cost-effective entry point; you can scale into a dedicated office as your team grows. We can quote the exact package for your plans.
Yes. DMCC is the world's premier hub for gold and precious-metals trading, with dedicated vaults, the Dubai Good Delivery standard, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, and full international trade and logistics infrastructure.
You can import, export, store, and trade precious metals globally under a DMCC trading licence. As with any free zone, selling directly into the UAE mainland market needs a local distributor or a dual-licence arrangement. We can structure the licence around your trade flows.
Both satisfy DMCC's office requirement with a shared-desk solution, the difference is the visa allocation. The standard flexi-desk supports a smaller visa quota, while flexi-desk X is the extended version, offering a higher visa allocation for service companies that need more visas without leasing a private office.
This lets growing service firms scale their team while keeping office costs down. Exact visa counts depend on the current DMCC package, which we can confirm for your setup.
Yes. DMCC is a premium free zone, and it's priced accordingly. A one-visa setup typically runs well above a comparable IFZA or RAKEZ package, and DMCC also requires a mandatory flexi-desk and a refundable AED 50,000 share capital deposit that budget zones don't.
What the premium buys is real: some of the strongest banking relationships in the UAE, a prestigious JLT address, and unmatched commodity and crypto ecosystems. For traders, commodity firms, and businesses that value banking and credibility, it often pays for itself. For lean solo consultants, a budget zone may fit better. We can help you weigh it honestly.
Yes. DMCC requires a minimum share capital of AED 50,000 per company (around AED 10,000 per shareholder), deposited into a UAE bank account after incorporation. The deposit is refundable and can be withdrawn once confirmed.
Unlike zero-capital zones such as IFZA or SHAMS, this is a real cash-flow consideration at setup. Regulated activities, crypto, for example, require significantly higher paid-up capital. We can confirm the exact figure for your activity before you commit.
DMCC Tradeflow is an online platform for registering possession and ownership of commodities stored in UAE facilities. It issues electronic warrants that can be transferred or pledged used for commodity trade finance, jewellery and precious-metals financing, and Shariah-compliant instruments.
You don't need it just to hold a trading licence. It becomes valuable when you deal in physically stored commodities and want to raise finance against them or register clear title. We can advise whether it fits your trade model.
Yes. A DMCC company can access the 0% corporate tax rate on its qualifying income as a Qualifying Free Zone Person, provided it meets the conditions - adequate substance in the zone, qualifying income, and staying within the de minimis limits. Non-qualifying income, such as direct mainland sales, is taxed at 9%.
DMCC also requires audited financial statements, which support your QFZP status. Every company must still register with the Federal Tax Authority. Our tax team helps you structure and stay compliant.
