DTEC: company setup
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus · Silicon Oasis
Updated on 29 October 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Why this zone
An entrepreneurs' campus within Silicon Oasis, built for start-ups: shared space, community, support. Cheaper than Dubai Internet City for an equivalent profile.
What to watch for
The main draw is the ecosystem, not the price or the tax. If you are not physically present, you are paying for a network you do not use.
Fee breakdown
All-inclusive package, official fees included: registration, first-year licence, establishment card and the minimum office the zone requires; visas are not included. Then €8,790 a year to renew the licence and the minimum office.
Suited activities
- Technology start-ups
- Software
- Digital services
- Research and development
Banking
Adequate.
Setting up in DTEC: 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 →
DTEC: what is specific to it
- DTEC is the start-up hub of Dubai Silicon Oasis. Source: dtec.ae (to be checked)
Where these figures come from
- Emirate (Dubai): dtec.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.
DTEC free zone: frequently asked questions
How much does a DTEC licence cost?
From €8,790. All-inclusive package, official fees included: registration, first-year licence, establishment card and the minimum office the zone requires; visas are not included. Then €8,790 a year to renew the licence and the minimum office.
How long does company setup in DTEC take?
1 to 3 weeks (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Which emirate is DTEC in?
Dubai — Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus · Silicon Oasis.
What office does a DTEC company need?
Desk in a shared space (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
How many visas with a DTEC company?
Depends on the package (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Can a DTEC company open a bank account?
Adequate. No account can be guaranteed.
Which activities are allowed in DTEC?
Technology start-ups · Software · Digital services · Research and development.
What should I watch out for in DTEC?
The main draw is the ecosystem, not the price or the tax. If you are not physically present, you are paying for a network you do not use.