Your Ultimate Free Zone Guide: Dubai Internet City (DIC)
Your Ultimate Free Zone Guide: Dubai Internet City (DIC) Ever since its inception in 1999, Dubai Internet City (DIC) has turned to be the largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Business Park of Middle East and Northern Africa. This free zone located in the heart of New Dubai has around 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space, in which over 1,400 companies with over 10,000 employees are based. DIC enables IT and telecom businesses to develop and grow in the favorable environment of a UAE free zone. In fact, this freezone house some of the famous ICT companies include Facebook, LinkedIn, Yahoo, HP, Dell, Huawei, Samsung, Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Sony Ericsson, Booking.com and Cisco. If you are planning to set up an IT or telecom-related business, this freezone is an ideal destination for you. Dubai Technology & Media Free Zone Authority (DTMFZA) is the regulatory body responsible for the set up and registration of companies in Dubai Internet City. Benefits of Setting Up Your Company in Dubai Internet City Enjoy complete ownership of business. Investor-friendly environment. Quick company formation and licensing processes. Free repatriation of capital and profits in any currency. 100% foreign ownership. Flexible legal structure. Advanced business networking and communications infrastructure. Availability of Commercial offices and business centers with exceptional facilities. Presence of Five Star Hotels, Fitness Facilities, Dining and Retail, Banking & ATM, Medical, Security and Public Safety. Dubai Internet City Business Setup Process To establish a company in Dubai Internet City, it is essential to follow these steps: STEP:1 Select the name and company structure, choose a suitable name for the company and decide the company structure. There are three company structure options in DIC which are: Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) Branch of a UAE Company Branch of a Foreign Company STEP:2 – Submit an application form A business license application should be submitted to DIC along with the business plan and passport photocopies of all shareholders, managers, and directors. The freezone authority will review the application and provide a provisional approval letter. STEP:3 – Submit Provisional Approval Letter and make fee payment Provisional approval letter needs to be signed, stamped and submitted with the relevant documents. Authority will review documents and send the applicant a Customer Confirmation Letter which needs to be submitted. After this, the fee payment for trade license and registration needs to be done. STEP:4- Company Registration After receiving the payment, DIC will issue Personnel Sponsorship Agreement and office space Lease Agreement. Upon receiving this agreement, DIC will issue a trade license. Documents Required for Company Formation in DIC Free Zone Passport copies of the founders. Passport copies of directors and manager. Details of the legal representative. A license application form. If you require any assistance for business licensing or registration of a company in Dubai Internet City (DIC), CORPIN can help you out. Over the past few years, we have served companies of all sizes to set up their company in DIC and making their business setup journey hassle-free. Contact us today for a free consultation.