Dubai South Company Formation

Experience seamless business setup in Dubai South Free Zone with Emirates Advisory – a vibrant hub designed for trade, logistics, and diverse industries, offering unmatched growth opportunities and world-class infrastructure.

What Are the Benefits of Dubai South Company Formation in UAE?

Allows 100% foreign ownership with full capital and profit repatriation.
Grants a 0% corporate tax rate upon compliance with all regulatory requirements
Provides a strategic location with direct access to Al Maktoum Airport, Jebel Ali Sea Port, and Expo 2020.
Delivers a fast, simple, and cost-effective setup with minimal documentation.
Facilitates unrestricted currency exchange and fund transfers.
Provides flexible commercial lease terms and a variety of property options.
Supports a wide range of business activities with smart desk-to-office solutions.
Ensures no proof of share capital is required.
Features state-of-the-art office and site facilities.
Backed by a well-regulated environment tailored for stability and growth.

Free Zone

Dubai South, formerly known as Dubai World Central (DWC)

Setup Time Frame

3-5 days

Location

A planned economic hub supports aviation, logistics, commerce, and residential activities near Al Maktoum Airport.

Share Capital

No proof of share capital is required

Financial Audit Report

Required in year two onwards

Overview of Dubai South Freezone

Established in 2006, Dubai World Central Free Zone, now known as Dubai South Free Zone, grew rapidly and became one of the most important business hubs between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Its proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) makes it a suitable business hub for companies dealing in air cargo and logistics services.
Spanning 145 square kilometres, Dubai South Free Zone is the largest integrated urban development in the emirate. The ambitious project is divided into eight specialized districts, each designed with a distinct purpose:

Commercial District
Logistics District
Aviation District
Residential District
Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) Aerospace Hub
Exhibition District
Humanitarian District
Golf District

In addition to its diverse districts, Dubai South offers exceptional connectivity. With easy access to major highways and metro lines, it ensures that businesses can easily reach their customers and partners. The zone also provides high-quality residential spaces, offering a comfortable lifestyle for entrepreneurs and their employees.
With a strong emphasis on advanced aviation and logistics infrastructure, Dubai South is positioning itself as one of Dubai’s most dynamic and strategically significant business zones.

Expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport

In May 2024, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved a USD 35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (AMI), set to become the world’s largest airport. Once fully operational, it will feature 400 aircraft gates, five runways, an east-west terminal, a functional mass transit system, and an integrated transit hub for road, metro, and air transport. Spanning 70 km², the airport will handle 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. This expansion will also play a key role in Dubai’s economy, driving the need for housing for over a million people in Dubai South.

Steps to start a Dubai South Company in UAE

Step 1

Personal or online meeting with our expert

Step 2

Preparation of a personalized offer with the most suitable solution

Step 3

Signing the contract and issuing an invoice

Step 4

Complete the Full payment.

Step 5

Obtaining a trade license

Step 6

Opening of a company immigration card

Step 7

Obtaining a resident visa(s)

Step 8

Opening a company bank account

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Activities & Licenses Offered by Dubai South Freezone

Dubai South provides diverse licenses to accommodate the different sectors, enabling companies to work effectively within the free zone. These include:

Logistics License

A Logistics License is required to engage in transportation and other logistics services, including storage, distribution, sorting, forwarding, customs clearance, order processing, and inventory management. The selected business activities will determine the available rental options for registering a new company

Trading & General Trading License

This License allows companies to import, export, distribute, and store goods within the UAE. Sales of finished products must be conducted through a registered local distributor or commercial agent.

Industrial License

This License enables companies to engage in manufacturing activities such as blending, mixing, purifying, assembling, forming, repacking, or wrapping products. Registration is required for a warehouse lease within the free zone.

Service License

Service License permits businesses to provide services like consulting software repair, training, and catering in the free trade zone and across the UAE. In some Emirates, additional local licenses may be necessary. Certain professional activities may also require supplementary documentation or certificates

Aviation License

This License permits companies to provide a range of aviation-related services.

Education License

Educational licenses allow companies to provide academic and social services, including primary, secondary, vocational, college, university, and online education, as well as training and consultancy services.

Business Legal Structures Under Dubai South

Dubai South provides various legal structures for different business types and ownership preferences.

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

This structure is for a single shareholder who holds 100% company ownership.

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

This structure allows multiple shareholders, individuals or corporate entities to establish the company.

Branch Office

In this structure, an existing parent company can establish a branch in Dubai South, which is fully owned and operated by the parent company.

Why Choose Emirates Advisory?

Emirates Advisory is a boutique legal consulting firm in Dubai. Our team has over 15 years of experience in UAE and Freezone regulations. We assist individuals and companies in successfully establishing their businesses in Dubai South Freezone, along with opening corporate bank accounts that perfectly align with their goals and unique needs. Our streamlined process ensures a hassle-free company formation experience, and we provide authoritative guidance on selecting the ideal business structure to suit your requirements.

For more information on how to start your business in Dubai South, contact us today.