Everything you need to know about setting up and running a company in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), written by Pro24 — an official DMCC Partner based in JLT. Browse our in-depth guides on cost, licences, visas, tax, banking and more.
DMCC Company Setup Guides & Insights
Everything you need to know about setting up and running a company in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), written by Pro24 — an official DMCC Partner in JLT. Verified, in-depth guides on cost, licences, visas, tax, banking and more.
Hiring Employees in a DMCC Company: Visas, Contracts & WPS
How to hire staff in a DMCC company: the Company Employment Card, the employee visa chain, contracts, visa quota, and the mandatory…
UAE Tax Residency Certificate Through Your DMCC Company (2026)
How to get a UAE Tax Residency Certificate through your DMCC company: eligibility (183/90-day rules, company 12 months), EmaraTax steps, documents, fees…
VAT for DMCC Companies: Why DMCC Isn’t a Designated Zone
How VAT works for DMCC companies: the AED 375,000 threshold, why DMCC is not a VAT designated zone, what that means for…
DMCC Dual Licence: Adding a Mainland Presence to Your Free Zone Company
How the DMCC dual licence works: run a DET mainland presence alongside your DMCC free zone company via an NOC, who qualifies,…
UBO Requirements for DMCC Companies: Register, Filing & Deadlines
What DMCC companies must do under UAE UBO rules: the beneficial owner register, the 25% control test, portal declarations and reporting deadlines.
UAE Economic Substance Regulations & DMCC: What Changed and What Remains
ESR has effectively ended for DMCC companies: no filings for financial years ending after 31 December 2022. What still applies, and how…
Transferring Your Company to DMCC: Business Migration Explained
How to transfer or re-domicile your company to DMCC — what migration means, benefits, the step-by-step process, documents and cost.
How to Choose the Right Dubai Free Zone: A Founder’s Framework
A practical framework for choosing the right Dubai free zone — activity, cost, visas, banking, reputation and location — and where DMCC…
DMCC Holding Company & SPV Setup: Protect and Structure Your Assets
How to set up a DMCC holding company or SPV — what they are, uses, benefits, cost and process — to ring-fence…
DMCC Family Office in Dubai: Setup, Structures & Wealth Protection
A complete guide to setting up a DMCC family office in Dubai — structures, benefits, governance, succession and cost — for families…
DMCC Business Setup Packages Explained: Which One Is Right for You?
A detailed guide to DMCC business setup packages — what each bundle includes, package vs bespoke, real cost drivers, and how to…
DMCC Gaming Licence: Setting Up a Game Studio or Esports Company
How to set up a game studio or esports company in DMCC’s Gaming Centre — licence, activities, ecosystem, cost and step-by-step process.
Starting a Coffee or Tea Trading Business in DMCC
How to start a coffee or tea trading business in DMCC — Dubai’s commodity hub with dedicated Coffee and Tea Centres. Licence,…
DMCC Company Amendment: Add Activities, Transfer Shares & Update Your Licence
How to amend a DMCC company — add activities, transfer shares, change name, capital or address — the process, documents and timelines.
How to Close a DMCC Company: The Liquidation Process Explained
A step-by-step guide to closing a DMCC company — liquidation, visa cancellation, clearances, final audit and deregistration — done properly.
DMCC E-commerce Business Setup: Sell Online from Dubai
How to set up a DMCC e-commerce business — licence, cross-border selling, customs, payment gateways and cost — a practical in-depth guide.
How to Start a Gold or Diamond Trading Business in DMCC
How to start a gold or diamond trading business in DMCC — Dubai’s precious-metals hub. Licence, compliance, vaulting, cost and step-by-step setup.
Setting Up a Crypto or Web3 Company in DMCC: The Complete Guide
How to set up a crypto or Web3 company in DMCC’s Crypto Centre — activities, DMCC + VARA regulation, cost and a…
DMCC Licence Renewal: Deadlines, Cost & How to Avoid Penalties
A deep guide to DMCC licence renewal — when to start, what it involves, indicative cost, late-renewal penalties and a step-by-step process.
DMCC Company Setup for Foreigners: 100% Ownership Explained
How foreigners set up a DMCC company — 100% ownership, residence visas, 0% qualifying tax and the step-by-step process from abroad.
Best Business Activities to Start in DMCC (2026)
The best business activities to start in DMCC in 2026 — trading, gold, crypto/Web3, consultancy and e-commerce — across 1,000+ activities.
DMCC Flexi Desk vs Office: Cost, Visas & How to Choose
DMCC flexi desk vs serviced and physical office compared — cost, visa quotas and how to choose the right workspace for your…
Documents Required for DMCC Company Setup: The Full Checklist
The complete checklist of documents required for DMCC company setup — formation, licence, visas and banking — so you prepare once and…
DMCC Free Zone Benefits: Why 25,000+ Companies Choose DMCC
The concrete benefits of a DMCC free zone company — 100% ownership, 0% qualifying tax, full repatriation, 1,000+ activities and fast setup.
DMCC vs Mainland Dubai: Which Setup Is Right for You? (2026)
DMCC free zone vs Dubai mainland compared for 2026 — ownership, tax, market access, visas and cost — to help you choose…
How to Open a Corporate Bank Account for a DMCC Company
A practical guide to opening a corporate bank account for a DMCC company — documents, KYC, timelines and tips to get approved…
UAE Corporate Tax for DMCC Companies: The 0% Qualifying Income Rules
How UAE Corporate Tax applies to DMCC companies — the 0% qualifying income rate, the 9% rate, the de minimis limit and…
DMCC Company Formation Process & Timeline: Step by Step
The step-by-step DMCC company formation process and a realistic 2026 timeline, from name reservation to a fully operational company.
DMCC Visa Quota Explained: How Many Visas Can You Get?
How the DMCC visa quota works in 2026 — flexi desk vs office allocations, who counts against it, and how to increase…
DMCC Licence Types Explained: Trading, Service, Industrial & Commercial
Trading, service, industrial or commercial — a clear guide to DMCC licence types, what each allows, the rules that apply, and how…
DMCC Company Formation Cost in 2026: The Real Fee Breakdown
A transparent, verified 2026 breakdown of what DMCC company formation really costs — licence, registration, office, visas and the 2026 acceleration discounts.