DWC: company setup
Dubai World Central · Dubai South
Updated on 29 October 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Why this zone
Around Al Maktoum airport, sized for volume logistics and e-commerce with warehousing. Land costs below Jebel Ali.
What to watch for
A zone still under development, far from central Dubai. The daily commute is a real factor if you settle there.
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 €6,650 a year to renew the licence and the minimum office.
Suited activities
- Logistics and transport
- Aviation
- High-volume e-commerce
- Events
Banking
Good.
Setting up in DWC: 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 →
DWC: what is specific to it
- Dubai South surrounds Al Maktoum International Airport, whose code (DWC) gave the zone its acronym. Source: dubaisouth.ae (to be checked)
Where these figures come from
- Emirate (Dubai): dubaisouth.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.
DWC free zone: frequently asked questions
How much does a DWC licence cost?
From €6,650. All-inclusive package, official fees included: registration, first-year licence, establishment card and the minimum office the zone requires; visas are not included. Then €6,650 a year to renew the licence and the minimum office.
How long does company setup in DWC take?
2 to 4 weeks (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Which emirate is DWC in?
Dubai — Dubai World Central · Dubai South.
What office does a DWC company need?
Office or warehouse (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
How many visas with a DWC company?
By floor area leased (our catalogue, to be checked with the zone).
Can a DWC company open a bank account?
Good. No account can be guaranteed.
Which activities are allowed in DWC?
Logistics and transport · Aviation · High-volume e-commerce · Events.
What should I watch out for in DWC?
A zone still under development, far from central Dubai. The daily commute is a real factor if you settle there.