DMCC: company setup
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Updated on 29 October 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Why this zone
This is the zone that buys credibility. When your counterparties or your bank look at where you are incorporated, the price gap against IFZA pays for itself at the first account opened without argument.
What to watch for
The flexi-desk caps at six visas. Beyond that a dedicated office is required, which moves the annual budget into another category. Plan for it before hiring.
Fee breakdown
All-inclusive package, official fees included: registration, first-year licence and a flexi desk. Then €14,490 a year to renew the licence and the flexi desk.
Suited activities
- Commodities trading
- Gold and precious metals
- General trading
- Digital assets via the Crypto Centre
- Group headquarters
Banking
The strongest banking reputation of any free zone. A DMCC file clears where others stall.
Setting up in DMCC: the steps
- Scoping and choice of zone
- Name reservation and initial approval
- Licence issue
- Visa and identity
- Tax and bank account
Steps from our catalogue for the United Arab Emirates, recorded on 21 September 2026. Details and documents to provide →
Where these figures come from
- Emirate (Dubai): dmcc.ae
- Office, visas and setup time: our catalogue, recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked with the zone.
- Banking: our assessment, not an authority's data.
DMCC free zone: frequently asked questions
How much does a DMCC licence cost?
From €18,890. All-inclusive package, official fees included: registration, first-year licence and a flexi desk. Then €14,490 a year to renew the licence and the flexi desk.
How long does company setup in DMCC take?
5 to 10 business days (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Which emirate is DMCC in?
Dubai — Dubai Multi Commodities Centre.
What office does a DMCC company need?
Virtual office, flexi-desk or dedicated office (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
How many visas with a DMCC company?
Up to 6 on a flexi-desk, uncapped with an office (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Can a DMCC company open a bank account?
The strongest banking reputation of any free zone. A DMCC file clears where others stall. No account can be guaranteed.
Which activities are allowed in DMCC?
Commodities trading · Gold and precious metals · General trading · Digital assets via the Crypto Centre · Group headquarters.
What should I watch out for in DMCC?
The flexi-desk caps at six visas. Beyond that a dedicated office is required, which moves the annual budget into another category. Plan for it before hiring.