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Dubai CommerCity (DCC)

دبي كوميرسيتي

DCC does not publish package prices on its own channels (checked 2026-10-24).

Dubai CommerCity (DCC) is a e-commerce and logistics free zone in Dubai, licensed by Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA / DIEZ).

Official sources onlyOfficial site ↗Online portal ↗

Key facts

Solo, no visa · year 1
Not published
No package prices published. One founder, no residence visa, no office beyond a desk or virtual address, one activity.
Founder + 1 visa · year 1
Not published
No package prices published. One founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office.
Team, 3 visas · year 1
Not published
No package prices published. Three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office.
Lowest package, any size
—
Licence fee from
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Largest visa quota
Not published
No package states a quota
Minimum office
Not published
Incorporation
—
Min. share capital
AED 1
General trading
Yes
VAT Designated Zone
Yes
FTA list
Annual audit
Not published

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae, tax.gov.ae.

Figures as published by the zone. “Not published” means no official source states it. Scenario prices are the published package closest to each set-up: solo, no visa = one founder, no residence visa, no office beyond a desk or virtual address, one activity; founder + 1 visa = one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office; team, 3 visas = three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office.

Identity and legal basis

Official name (Arabic)
دبي كوميرسيتي ↗
Licensing / regulating authority
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA / DIEZ) ↗
Parent group / government body
Joint venture between DIEZA (wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai) and Wasl Asset Management Group (wasl Properties) ↗
Zone type
E-commerce, Logistics ↗
Official website
dubaicommercity.ae ↗
Online application portal
dafz.my.site.com/dcccustomer ↗
Listed on the Ministry of Economy and Tourism register of free-zone company registrars
Yes ↗
  • Physical locations / campuses: Umm Ramool, Dubai (11 17th Street): Business Cluster, Logistics Cluster and Social Cluster on one campus. [1]
  • Public contact email: info@dubaicommercity.ae. [1]
  • Public contact phone: +971 4 291 9191. [1]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae, dlp.dubai.gov.ae, moet.gov.ae.

Business activities

Official approved activity list
dubaicommercity.ae/activities ↗
Licence types offered
Trading, Services / consultancy, Industrial, E-commerce, General trading, Other ↗
General trading licence available
Yes ↗
  • Activity categories offered: Manufacturing & Industrial Production; Construction; Trading (Wholesale and Retail); Transportation & Storage; Accommodation & Food Services; Information & Communication; Finance & Professional Services; Education; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Health & Social Services. [1]
  • Activities included in base licence: 3. [2]
  • Trading and services on one licence: yes. [2]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Cost - year one

  • Extras included: Electricity, air conditioning and water included for office spaces; Facilities management and housekeeping included for office spaces; Smart Desk includes high-speed internet, utilities, maintenance, business lounge and pantry access. [1]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Visas and residency

  • Investor / partner visa available: yes. [1]
  • Employee visa available: yes. [1]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Office and facilities

Office / facility types
Flexi-desk, Private office, Warehouse, Retail unit ↗
Warehouse available
Yes ↗
  • Cold storage available: yes. [1]
  • Bonded facilities: yes. [2]
  • Meeting rooms, co-working, amenities: Meeting rooms; Event venue; Coworking spaces; Business lounge and pantry (Smart Desk); Food hall, restaurants, retail and kiosks (Social Cluster); Mosque and canteen on campus map. [3]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Market access and customs

Physical operations on the mainland allowed without an extra licence
No ↗
  • Can open mainland branch: yes. [1]
  • Rules for selling/shipping to UAE consumers: Goods moved from the zone into the UAE customs area are treated as imports and become subject to customs duty (Law 16/2021 Art. 16(c)). Conducting activities in Dubai outside the zone needs a DET licence or temporary permit (EC Res 11/2025). Dubai Municipality clears controlled goods and approves the transfer of e-commerce shipments from free zones to the local market through the Dubai Customs cross-border e-commerce platform (DCC release, 20 May 2026). No DCC page sets out B2C delivery rules or de minimis thresholds. [2]
  • Customs duty in the zone: Goods brought into, made in, stored in or used in the zone are exempt from customs duty; no duty when exported outside the UAE; goods moved from the zone to the UAE customs area are treated as imported and duty applies. DCC states both its Business and Logistics Clusters are bonded zones. [3]
  • Customs duty exemption details: Customs duty exemption on goods brought into, produced, stored or used in the Free Zone and on re-exports outside the UAE; duty applies when goods enter the UAE customs area. [3]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  3. [3] dlp.dubai.gov.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae, dlp.dubai.gov.ae.

Tax status

VAT Designated Zone (per the FTA list)
Yes ↗
  • Which areas of zone are designated: The FTA list names 'Dubai CommerCity' as a whole, effective from 1 January 2021; the list text does not specify sub-areas. [1]
  1. [1] tax.gov.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from tax.gov.ae.

Compliance and reporting

Beneficial-owner register filing required
Yes ↗

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Banking

Zone offers bank-account facilitation
Yes ↗

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Setup process and speed

Direct application without an agent
Yes ↗
  • Documents for an individual shareholder: Application Form; Business Plan; Six Months Personal Bank Statement; Original Bank Reference Letter; Passport Copy of Shareholder(s); Passport Copy of Manager; Passport Copy of Director & Company Secretary (Optional); No Objection Letter for Manager from Sponsor (for UAE based company only); Ultimate Beneficiary Owner Passport; Ultimate Beneficiary Owner Proof of Address; Owners Declaration for establishment of FZCO (notarized & attested); Manager, Director and Secretary Power of Attorney (notarized & attested); Bank Share Capital Letter (upon request). [1]
  • Attestation requirements for corporate shareholders: Certificate of incorporation/registration and Memorandum & Articles of the shareholder or parent company, the owner's declaration and powers of attorney must be notarized by a notary public and attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs; originals required; Arabic or English; multi-page documents sealed. Corporate applicants also submit a company profile and audited financial report at initial approval. [2]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24
  2. [2] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Operations, ecosystem and flexibility

  • Moving to larger premises: One licence can hold several leased premises in DCC; options range from Smart Desk and coworking to fitted, premium and shell-and-core offices and dedicated or shared warehouses on the same campus. Transfer terms and costs are not published. [1]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Industry-specific regulation

  • E-commerce platforms and partners: marketplace/fulfilment/payment partners: eBay (MoU Sept 2024: seller training, complimentary 3-month eBay Basic store subscription for DCC companies); Dubai Customs cross-border e-commerce platform (blockchain; integration enhanced May 2026 with Dubai Municipality and NAQEL Express); NAQEL Express (cross-border e-commerce platform partner, May 2026); Aramex (outlet in DCC; autonomous last-mile robot trial with QuikBot Technologies, MoU Dec 2024); QuikBot Technologies (autonomous final-mile delivery trial); Vinculum Group (MoU Dec 2024: order/warehouse management integration with Logi-Flow blockchain logistics service); Portmind (AI customs documentation platform 'Sail', April 2025); qeen.ai (agentic AI for e-commerce, April 2025); Arvato (supply chain and e-commerce fulfilment provider; regional HQ in DCC, Jan 2025); DHL and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. [1]
  1. [1] dubaicommercity.ae · opened 2026-10-24

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Activity fit (our view)

Needs a regulator's approval

  • None

Not offered

  • None

Our assessment from the zone's published licence types. Always confirm your exact activity on the zone's official activity list. Official activity list ↗ Licence types the zone publishes: Trading, Services / consultancy, Industrial, E-commerce, General trading, Other.

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dubaicommercity.ae.

Notes and history

  1. History · 2016-11-01

    Dubai Decree No. 32 of 2016, issued on 1 November 2016, added Plot No. 2150115 in Umm Ramool to the Dubai International Airport Free Zone. Dubai Resolution No. 1 of 2022 names this plot as the site of the Dubai CommerCity free zone. [source 1][source 2]

  2. Legal basis · 2022-01-01

    Since 1 January 2022, Dubai Law No. 16 of 2021 has placed the Dubai International Airport Free Zone and the plots added to it under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA), which succeeded the Dubai International Airport Free Zone Authority. Dubai CommerCity states that it operates under DIEZA. [source 1][source 2][source 3]

  3. Good to know

    The zone states that it was established as a joint venture between DIEZA and Wasl Asset Management Group, with an investment of AED 3.2 billion. [source]

  4. Good to know

    The Ministry of Economy and Tourism's list of free-zone company registrars (updated 23 October 2026) lists Dubai CommerCity under the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority, which it names as the registrar. [source]

Verified on 2026-10-24 from dlp.dubai.gov.ae, dubaicommercity.ae, moet.gov.ae.

Questions worth asking

Can I get a general trading licence in DCC?

Yes, DCC offers a general trading licence.

Is DCC a VAT Designated Zone?

DCC appears on the Federal Tax Authority's list of VAT Designated Zones. Often only some areas of a zone are designated; see the tax section and confirm with the zone.

What is the minimum share capital in DCC?

DCC states a minimum share capital of AED 1.

About this data

Every fact comes from DCC's own channels or a UAE government source, linked next to it. Last checked 2026-10-24. Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice.

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