Licensing & Compliance Advisory

in Dubai's leading hub

Our Licensing & Compliance Advisory ensures your business meets the highest regulatory standards with precision.
We deliver tailored strategies to navigate complex licensing landscapes, mitigate risks, and maintain seamless compliance, empowering your growth with confidence and integrity.

3 simple steps to setting up your business

Set up your business for success in Dubai’s leading free zone with our specialised packages designed to suit your needs.

Discover

Explore our business setup wizard to find your ideal package proposal tailored to your specific licensing requirements, covering insights into the relevant process, requirements and setup costs.

Process

Experience a seamless process by following these three simple steps: Begin with submitting your online pre-approval application, proceed to payment and document signing, and then select the office solution that best fits your needs.

Launch

Receive your E-license, empowering your business to thrive in DMCC’s dynamic environment. The entire process takes around 10 working days.

DMCC is a geographically designated and defined area in the United Arab Emirates and is considered a qualified free zone for the purposes of the UAE Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Taxation of Corporations and Businesses and its amendments). This allows businesses operating in the Free Zone to benefit from a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income as specified by the relevant Corporate Tax Cabinet and Ministerial decisions. For the benefits of operating in the Free Zone, please click here: Corporate Tax – Ministry of Finance – United Arab Emirates (mof.gov.ae)

What you will need

Copy of your passport

Along with your UAE residence visa and a copy of your Emirates’ ID if applicable.

Proof of residential address in country of residence

For example, a utility bill or bank statement.

Useful guides

Download Your Dubai Business Set Up Guide

Business setup document guides and templates

Choosing the right Free Zone for your business

Member benefits

Explore the benefits of starting a business in Dubai with DMCC.

Business friendly tax environment

0% personal income tax

100% business ownership and capital repatriation

100% digital company setup process

Multi-year licensing options available

Priority access to networking events

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PRIVATUS is committed to establishing Uptown Dubai and JLT as world-class models for sustainable urban development. From decarbonising JLT in line with the Dubai Clean Energy initiative and the UAE’s Net Zero Carbon Strategy 2050, to ensuring Uptown Dubai achieves LEEDv4 Gold certification for its commitment to sustainable design, PRIVATUS is dedicated to delivering on its vision for a sustainable future.

Office Solutions

Our Market Research & Competitor Analysis services deliver actionable insights that fuel informed decision-making.

We provide in-depth market intelligence and competitive landscape assessments, enabling you to stay ahead of trends, identify opportunities,
and outperform rivals with strategic precision.

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