How to start a business in Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone


Company formation in Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone

The process of Company formation in Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone is simple and applications are processed quickly, especially when you work with a dedicated consultant from UAE Free Zones.

Situated in the heart of Dubai, the DWTC is close to World Trade Center, which is a world-famous spot for hosting global exhibitions, but also it is close to Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Burj Khalifa, and the Emirates Tower. So, it provides a strong incentive for business to use Dubai as the springboard to enter local and regional markets.

The UAE offers a variety of company formation opportunities for the foreign investors: Mainland, Offshore and the Free Zones

Business operating permits in DWTC

DWTC - Dubai World Trade Center Free Zone allows existing onshore registered businesses to relocate or be established within the free zone.

If you were considering to set up a business in DWTC, then you should know that Dubai World Trade Centre Authority is the perfect place for any businessman to set up company in Dubai. It represents an ideal business environment for companies looking to operate locally and reach regional and global markets

DWTC - Legal Entity Types

Dubai World Trade Centre authority permits suitable structure types available for individual investors and corporate shareholders. A DWTC entity can be registered as any of the following forms:

Free Zone Establishment (FZE) – this entity has one single shareholder (can be an individual or a corporate shareholder), holding 100% of the company shares.

Free Zone Company (FZC) – this type of entity has a minimum of 2 or more shareholders (can be an individual or a corporate shareholder).

Branch of a Foreign Company – existing businesses from outside UAE can register a branch in DWTC free zone without any capital investment. The branch must register with the same activities as the parent company.

Companies established in Free Zones are governed by the rules of the respective free zones. To get the necessary approvals, you need to apply with the required documents. The list of documents varies on the type of business activity, the type of company and the requirements of the free zone authority.

With leasing and licensing opportunities available now across the Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central, the Free Zone provides a strong incentive for multinationals to use Dubai as the springboard to enter local and regional markets, as well as for the global associations to establish a permanent, regional base in the free zone, and allowing organisers to deliver a much more streamlined event participation and logistical experience, while also increasing attractiveness.

The following are the 4 types of licenses in the DWTC Free Zone:

  • Professional
  • Commercial
  • General Trading License
  • Event Management License

For any of these licences, you can always rely on the UAE Free Zones consultants.

DWTC Business Consultancy Services

DWTC offers a highly competitive, single-point of contact operation for corporations, providing them with unique and flexible offers to operate seamlessly, including as an onshore registered business, under an independent free zone license, or as a dual license entity from the same zone.

We are expert Free Zone business consultants who can provide you with excellent end-to-end solutions for your offshore company formation requirements anywhere in the UAE. 

Our team of professional Free Zone consultants provides you all the essential information and manage the process on your behalf from the initial approval to the issuance of the trade license, that gives you a chance to focus more on your business goals & strategy especially for the early days of your company birth.

We look forward to doing business with you! We are always open for your enquiries, comments and suggestions that may help us serve you in a better way.