About Dubai South Free Zone

The 145 square kilometer region of Madinat Al Matar that surrounds Al Maktoum International Airport is known as Dubai South (a registered brand of Dubai World Central Corporation). The development region known formerly as Madinat Al Matar was called Dubai World Central. The free zone that is part of Dubai South is called Dubai World Central. Businesses that are registered under this free zone are identified as DWC-LLCs.

Dubai South Free Zone offers its business owners independence in conducting business. Among the advantages of incorporating in the Dubai South Free Zone are:

The 145 square kilometer region of Madinat Al Matar that surrounds Al Maktoum International Airport is known as Dubai South (a registered brand of Dubai World Central Corporation). The development region known formerly as Madinat Al Matar was called Dubai World Central. The free zone that is part of Dubai South is called Dubai World Central. Businesses that are registered under this free zone are identified as DWC-LLCs.

The Dubai South Free Zone offers its business owners flexibility. Establishing a business in the Dubai South Free Zone has several advantages.

  • State of the art facilities to conduct business. 
  • Fast processes – companies can be registered within three (3) to seven (7) working days.
  • Minimal documentation and streamlined procedures.
  • Foreigners can fully own the company.
  • 100 % repatriate your capital and profits.
  • Zero (0) restrictions on currency.
  • Do business in a tax-free jurisdiction.
  • Multiple license types and business activities allowed.
  • Easy access to Jebel Ali Sea Port and Al Maktoum International Airport.
  • Free zone does not impose strict financial compliances and auditing requirements.
  • Multiple options to lease office space.
  • Exemptions on import and export duty.
How It Works

3 Simple steps to start your dream business in no time

Step 1
Fill the online form after choosing a desired package on our website.
Step 2
We will submit the application for incorporation of your company.
Step 3
Dubai South Free Zone will incorporate and register your company.

Process

Follow the simple instructions below to incorporate a company in the Dubai South Free Zone.
Pricing Packages

Get in touch with us to know about Meydan Free Zone costs for business setup

Types of Licenses and Companies in the Dubai South Free Zone

Businesses can register under a variety of license options with the Dubai South Free Zone. The following licenses are available in the free zone:

Commercial: With this license, an organization is able to engage in purchasing and selling activities.

Service: Within the free zone, businesses registered under this license are permitted to provide professional services. Additionally, the license enables the business to offer the same services in other UAE locations.

Industrial: The enterprises are allowed to engage in manufacturing operations with this license provided by the Dubai South Free Zone.

The following two legal forms of company incorporation are accepted in Dubai South:

Limited Liability Company: Dubai World Centre Limited Liability Company (DWC-LLC) is another name for this kind of business in the free zone. A shareholder’s liability to the corporation in this kind of business is limited to the amount of money he invested. It is not possible to hold a shareholder personally liable for the company’s liabilities. LLCs in the Dubai South Free Zone are permitted to have a maximum of seven (7) directors and six (6) shareholders. The directors and stockholders may be found anywhere around the globe. Non-nationals of the UAE are eligible to own the entire business. A DWC-LLC must have a minimum share capital of AED 300,000 (AED 1 for each share).

Branch: The Dubai South Free Zone allows current businesses, whether they are based in the UAE or not, to build a branch there. The branch must conduct all of its business in the same manner as the main company. Any business activity that the parent firm is not permitted to conduct may not be carried out by a branch. Additionally, the branch and the main company must be directly connected. For day-to-day operations, the parent business must designate a general manager for the branch.

Limited Liability Company (FZ LLC)

  • Single or multiple shareholders.
  • Shareholder can be natural person(s) (individual) or legal person(s) (company).
  • Can be a trade and/or service-related activity.
  • Liability is limited and extends only to the amount invested in the company.

Branch/Representative Office

  • Any company set up outside of Meydan FZ can form a “Branch/Representative Office” as long as it is a legal entity of its parent company.
  • Business activity must be a service-related activity (E.g: marketing, consulting).
  • International branches cannot conduct trading activity unless set up as a limited liability company

A Dubai South Free Zone Company's Office Space

Every company operating in the Dubai South Free Zone is required to lease an office. Office solutions are available for lease in Dubai South Free Zone, where businesses can rent dedicated and adaptable spaces. The following office space options are available for your company in the Dubai South Free Zone:

Smart Desk

This workstation is permanent and located in a spacious shared office area. This dedicated desk can be used indefinitely, unlike smart desks. This is a good option for businesses who intend to run their entire operation out of the free zone, necessitating more time there. When an organization has a permanent smart desk, they are allocated two (2) visas.

Permanent Smart Desk

It’s a fixed workstation in a spacious shared office area. There is no usage cap on this dedicated desk, unlike smart desks. For businesses who intend to run their entire operation out of the free zone and must, therefore, spend more time there, this is a good option. With a permanent smart desk, businesses are allocated two (2) visas.

Smart Office

The Dubai South Free Zone provides smart office to small and medium-sized businesses seeking flexible office solutions. You can use these clever, flexible workspaces for five (5) hours a week. You can carry over the unused hours to the following week (based on availability). Businesses that choose to use a smart office are allocated three (3) visas by the Dubai South Free Zone.

Permanent Smart Office

This fixed office space in the Dubai South Free Zone has been reserved specifically for the use of that specific company. There are no usage limitations associated with this dedicated office space. Businesses that have a permanent office in the Dubai South Free Zone are eligible to apply for up to three (3) visas.

With each of the aforementioned office alternatives, Dubai South Free Zone offers a range of support services, including guest reception, conference room access, secretarial help, and ancillary business services.

Our company creation packages include the cost of the office space.

Key Features

Here are the key reasons for option for a Dubai South Free Zone company
Incorporation TimeWe'll incorporate your business in three (3) to seven (7) working days.
AccessibilityJebel Ali Sea Port and Al Maktoum International Airport are easily accessible.
No Hidden CostsThe creation fees for a corporation in the Dubai South Free Zone are all-inclusive.
Repatriation your FundsRestitution of capital and profits is possible without any deductions.
OwnershipThe corporation can be entirely owned by foreigners without requiring them to collaborate with a UAE national.
Time ZoneThe ideal world time zone is GMT + 4.
Dubai Expo 2020Conduct business at the Dubai Expo 2020 site.
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