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 gaming licence game studio and esports setup guideDMCC Guide

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.

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Starting a coffee or tea trading business in DMCCDMCC Guide

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,…

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DMCC company amendment add activity share transfer guideDMCC Guide

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.

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How to close a DMCC company liquidation process guideDMCC Guide

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.

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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.

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How to start a gold or diamond trading business in DMCCDMCC 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.

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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…

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DMCC licence renewal deadlines cost and penalties guideDMCC Guide

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.

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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.

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Best business activities to start in DMCC in 2026DMCC Guide

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.

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DMCC flexi desk vs office cost and visa comparisonDMCC Guide

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…

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Documents required for DMCC company setup checklistDMCC Guide

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…

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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.

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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…

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How to open a DMCC corporate bank account in DubaiDMCC Guide

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…

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UAE corporate tax for DMCC companies — 0% qualifying incomeDMCC Guide

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…

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DMCC company formation process and timeline guideDMCC Guide

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.

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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…

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DMCC licence types explained — trading, service, industrial, commercialDMCC Guide

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…

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DMCC company formation cost 2026 guide by Pro24 ServicesDMCC Guide

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.

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