100% Foreign Ownership
International shareholders can fully own their DMCC company without a UAE national shareholder.
Establish your company in one of Dubai’s leading business hubs with 100% foreign ownership, flexible licence options, 1,000+ business activities, and access to a strong international business community. Nexo Services supports you from activity selection to licence issuance.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre — DMCC — is a major business hub in Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Uptown Dubai, created for ambitious entrepreneurs, trading companies, professional firms, technology businesses and international organisations.
With 100% foreign ownership, a fully digital setup journey, flexible licence options and access to a large international business community, DMCC provides a strong platform for companies planning to operate and grow from Dubai.
DMCC combines a recognised business address with broad commercial flexibility and a modern digital registration process.
International shareholders can fully own their DMCC company without a UAE national shareholder.
Application, document submission, payment and licensing steps can be completed online.
Access approved activities across trading, services, technology, commodities, logistics and more.
Operate from JLT or Uptown Dubai with offices, transport links and residential communities nearby.
Repatriate capital and profits subject to applicable UAE laws and regulations.
Longer-term licence arrangements are available for businesses planning ahead.
The right category depends on what your company will do, how it will trade and whether additional approvals apply.
For professional and specialist service providers.
For approved product import, export and distribution.
For broader commercial activity across multiple approved product categories.
Designed for approved manufacturing and industrial activities.
DMCC supports companies across fast-moving global sectors, from commodities and trade to technology and professional services.
Virtual assets, financial services and some regulated sectors may need additional regulatory approvals.
For entrepreneurs or investors establishing a new DMCC entity under individual ownership.
An existing UAE or international company can establish a wholly owned subsidiary in DMCC.
Foreign or UAE companies can open a DMCC branch to expand their operations into Dubai.
Choose a solution that matches your activity, team and visa allocation.
Visa eligibility depends on your structure, workspace and company requirements.
NEXO can coordinate establishment card, entry permit, medical fitness, Emirates ID and residence procedures.
For individual shareholders, the commonly requested documents include:
Additional documents can include incorporation certificates, constitutional documents, ownership information and board resolutions.
Important: DMCC may request further documents based on the company structure and proposed activity.
From activity selection to electronic licence issuance, every stage is coordinated around your structure and requirements.
Identify the activities and correct DMCC licence category.
Choose individual ownership, subsidiary or branch.
Provide company information and supporting documents.
DMCC reviews the company name and compliance information before fees are paid.
Choose an office solution that meets operational and visa needs.
DMCC issues the electronic licence after all requirements are completed.
There is no single DMCC setup cost. Tell us your activity, shareholders and visa requirements, and NEXO will prepare a quotation aligned with your real setup.
DMCC companies fall under the UAE Corporate Tax regime. A qualifying business may benefit from 0% on Qualifying Income, while taxable non-qualifying income can be subject to 9%.
*The 0% rate is not automatic. Eligibility depends on activities, transactions, substance and compliance with UAE Free Zone Corporate Tax rules.
We help you choose the correct activity, licence, structure and office before submission—and remain available as your Dubai business grows.
Whether you are establishing a trading company, consultancy, technology business or international branch, NEXO Services can guide you through the licence, activity, office, visa and ongoing corporate requirements.