# Dubai CommerCity (DCC) > 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). - Emirate: Dubai - Licensing authority: Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA / DIEZ) - Official website: https://www.dubaicommercity.ae - Last checked: 2026-10-24 - Page: https://freezoneguide.com/uae/dubai/dubai-commercity ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Solo, no visa (year 1): one founder, no residence visa, no office beyond a desk or virtual address, one activity | Not published | | Founder + 1 visa (year 1): one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office | Not published | | Team, 3 visas (year 1): three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office | Not published | | Lowest package of any size, without stated conditions (year 1) | Not published | | Lowest licence fee | Not published | | Largest visa quota in a package | Not published | | Minimum office | Not published | | Licence types | Trading, Services / consultancy, Industrial, E-commerce, General trading, Other | | Minimum share capital | AED 1 | | Incorporation time (stated) | — | | On the FTA VAT Designated Zone list | Yes | ## 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: https://www.dubaicommercity.ae - Online application portal: https://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] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/contact-us) ## Business activities - Official approved activity list: https://www.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] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/business-cluster) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/faq) ## 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] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/about) ## Visas and residency Investor / partner visa available: yes. [1] Employee visa available: yes. [1] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/set-up-a-business) ## 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] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/w/dedicated-warehouse) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/faq) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/our-facilities) ## Legal structure and ownership - Entity types available: FZCO (several shareholders), Branch of a foreign company, Other - Minimum share capital: AED 1 Minimum shareholders: 1. [1] Maximum shareholders: 50. [1] Corporate shareholders allowed: yes. [1] Foreign corporate shareholders allowed: yes. [2] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/faq) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/documents/d/dubaicommercity/dcc_legal-documents-required-for-registration) ## 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] Sources: [1] [Government source (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/documents/d/dubaicommercity/executive-council-resolution-no-11-of-2025-regulating-the-conduct-of-free-zone-establishments-activities) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/w/dubai-commercity-enhances-cross-border-e-commerce-platform-with-key-partners) · [3] [Government source (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2021/Law%20No.%20(16)%20of%202021.html) ## 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] Sources: [1] [Government source (opened 2026-10-24)](https://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Legislation/Designated%20Zones%20-%2021%2009%202021%20sep21.pdf) ## Compliance and reporting - Beneficial-owner register filing required: Yes ## Banking - Zone offers bank-account facilitation: Yes ## 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] Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/documents/d/dubaicommercity/dcc_documents-required-for-initial-approval) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/documents/d/dubaicommercity/dcc_legal-documents-required-for-registration) ## 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] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/faq) ## 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] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/w/dubai-commercity-enhances-cross-border-e-commerce-platform-with-key-partners) ## Notes and history - **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](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2016/Decree%20No.%20(32)%20of%202016.pdf) [source](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2022/Resolution%20No.%20(1)%20of%202022%20Approving%20the%20Names,%20Locations,%20Area,%20and%20Boundaries%20of%20Free%20Zone.html) - **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](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2021/Law%20No.%20(16)%20of%202021.html) [source](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2022/Resolution%20No.%20(1)%20of%202022%20Approving%20the%20Names,%20Locations,%20Area,%20and%20Boundaries%20of%20Free%20Zone.html) [source](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/about) - **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](https://www.dubaicommercity.ae/about) - **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](https://www.moet.gov.ae/company-registrars-in-free-zones) ## FAQ ### 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. ## Compare with - [DCC vs DAFZ](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/compare/custom?z=dafza&z=dubai-commercity) - [DCC vs Jafza](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/compare/custom?z=dubai-commercity&z=jafza) - [DCC vs Meydan Free Zone](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/compare/custom?z=dubai-commercity&z=meydan) Rules that apply to every zone: [corporate tax](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/qualifying-free-zone-person-corporate-tax.md), [VAT Designated Zones](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/vat-designated-zones.md), [mainland access](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/free-zone-vs-mainland.md) --- 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. --- Source: FreezoneGuide (https://freezoneguide.com/). AED, as published by each zone on its official channels. 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.