Dubai World
Trade Centre
Approximate
Processing Time
License:
Establishment card
Visa application process
E-channel
2-3 business days
3-5 business days
7 business days
24 hours
Dubai
World Trade
Centre
License:
Establishment card
Visa application process
E-channel
2-3 business days
3-5 business days
7 business days
24 hours
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Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) Free Zone is a popular business hub located in the heart of Dubai’s central business district. The free zone offers a range of business advantages to companies operating in the UAE, including access to a wide range of markets and industries, world-class infrastructure, and competitive business incentives.
Here are some key features of DWTC Free Zone:
- Location: DWTC Free Zone is located in the heart of Dubai's central business district, close to key transport links and major commercial areas. This strategic location provides easy access to a wide range of markets and industries, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to expand their reach in the UAE and beyond.
- Business Activities: DWTC Free Zone offers a wide range of business activities, including trade, finance, and professional services. The free zone is designed to support companies of all sizes, from startups and SMEs to multinational corporations.
- Licensing: DWTC Free Zone offers several types of licenses for companies operating in the free zone, including a trade license, a professional license, and a service license. Each license has its own set of requirements and fees.
- Infrastructure: DWTC Free Zone offers world-class infrastructure and facilities, including modern office buildings, conference and exhibition centers, and a range of support services such as banking, legal, and accounting services.
- Business Advantages: One of the key advantages of setting up a business in DWTC Free Zone is its competitive business incentives, which include 100% foreign ownership, zero tax on income and profits, no currency restrictions, and easy access to a large pool of skilled workers.
Approximate Processing Time
The processing time for setting up a business in Dubai World Trade Center Free Zone depends on various factors, including the type of license, the complexity of the business activities, and the completeness of the documentation submitted. Typically, the process can take between 2-4 weeks for a straightforward application, but it can take longer for more complex applications. It is important to note that the processing time can be expedited by engaging the services of a professional consultant who can assist with the application process and ensure that all requirements are met.
Dubai world trade centre offers following licensing options:
Carrying out commercial activities limited to those specified in the license, which allow the import, export, sale, distribution, and storage of items permissible within the license.
Carrying out commercial activities across an unrestricted range of activities, products, and/or items using this license, and as such allows for the holder to import, export, sell, distribute and/or store all such categories under this license.
Carrying out the services specified in the licence within the Free Zone and elsewhere in the UAE (subject to local licences and permits that may be required in other jurisdictions). These include services such as advisory, general consulting, software implementation, training, onsite repair, catering and human resource services.
Event management Licence: Organising of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) as well as any Business and Leisure events and the provision of all related goods and services being hosted by an organiser.
Organising of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) as well as any Business and Leisure events and the provision of all related goods and services being hosted by an organiser.
One of DWTC Authority’s unique selling points is the option for locally licenced onshore entities to either relocate or be established in the Free Zone. This is achieved though the issuing of a Business Operating Permit to entities already licenced by the Dubai Department of Economic Development that want to obtain a lease and operate in the Free Zone.
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