Basic Features of a DMCC Company:

A DMCC company is a limited liability company, with shares held by one or multiple shareholders, either individuals or corporate entities. The minimum share capital required is AED 50,000 (AED 10,000 per shareholder) for Specific Trading or Service Licenses, and AED 1,000,000 for a General Trading License. Each share has a value of AED 1,000 or more, and the capital can be used for business operations. Branches of local or foreign companies do not require initial share capital. DMCC companies must appoint at least one Director, Manager, Secretary, and Negotiator, and the same person can hold multiple roles. The Manager must be on the company’s residence visa under the Free Zone Authority’s sponsorship and must enter the UAE at least once every six months to validate the visa.

Key Benefits of DMCC Company:

• 100% foreign ownership
• 100% tax exemption
• 50-year tax holiday
• Full repatriation of capital and profits
• Option to lease or own freehold premises with extended leases

Basic Features of a DMCC Branch Office:

• A branch is an extension of the parent company.
• No minimum capital is required.
• The foreign company must be at least two years old to register as a branch.
• Audited financials are not required to be submitted to the Free Zone Authority.
• Profits of the branch are taxed based on the parent company’s country of residence.

The DMCC free zone provides a consolidated hub for global trade, offering world-class infrastructure and promoting a wide range of goods. Conveniently located near Sheikh Zayed Road with its own metro station, DMCC offers excellent connectivity and benefits to companies.

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