DUBAI MULTI COMMODITIES CENTRE (DMCC) A Complete Guide to Company Formation in DMCC

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Read and enjoy you free guide to company formation in Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is Dubai Multi Commodities Centre? 1

What are the benefits of company formation in DMCC? 3

How to form your company in DMCC? 5 What is the cost of company formation in DMCC? 7

What are the documents required for company formation in DMCC? 9

About Us 11

Our Services 13 1

WHAT IS DUBAI MULTI COMMODITIES CENTRE (DMCC)? 2

DMCC is one of the largest and rapidly growing Freezones in Dubai. It is home to over 13,000 businesses It is the ideal free zone for easy and quick company formation and supports all types of business activities.

KEY FEATURES Strategic location next to major residential developments Excellent infrastructure for trading in commodities Serviced by excellent road and Metro connectivity Vibrant business community of over 13,000 companies Excellent infrastructure for trading in commodities Full range of business activities 3

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COMPANY FORMATION IN DMCC? 4

Recognized as the biggest and the fastest growing Free Zone in the region. Strategic location in the heart of new Dubai next to major residential developments Serviced by excellent road and Metro connectivity Full range of business activities Excellent infrastructure for trading in commodities Integrated commodity exchanges Vibrant business community of over 13,000 companies All Free Zone benefits 5

HOW TO FORM YOUR COMPANY IN DMCC? 6

TYPES OF COMPANIES

DMCC FREE ZONE LIMITED BRANCH LIABILITY COMPANY (FZ LLC) 1-50 Shareholders No minimum prescribed capital Minimum of USD 13,590

TYPES OF LICENSE OFFICE BEARERS Trading Minimum 1 Director Industrial One Manager Service One Secretary

FACILITIES OFFERED Flexi Desk - starting from USD 4,350 p.a* Serviced Office -USD 13,590 p.a* Physical Office for Lease - starting from USD 22 sq. ftp.a Physical Office for Sale - starting from USD 190 sq. ft

*A refundable security deposit of USD 270 is required for Flexi and Serviced Offices and USD 170 for admin charges. 7

WHAT IS THE COST OF COMPANY FORMATION IN DMCC? 8

Trading License – USD 5,513* Commercial License – USD 5,513* Service License – USD 5,560*

*Price can vary depending on the activity

Registration (One – Time) – USD 2,450 Other costs – USD 715 9

WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR COMPANY FORMATION IN DMCC? 10

INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDER CORPORATE SHAREHOLDER Personal KYC Corporate KYC duly attested from the UAE Embassy Letter from the bank confirming deposit of share capital Board Resolution calling for the establishment of the entity Other routine documentation viz. application forms, specimen Letter from the bank confirming deposit of signatures etc. share capital Other routine documentation viz. application forms, specimen signatures etc.

BRANCH Application for registration Board Resolution calling for the establishment of a branch Corporate Documents of the Parent Company (Certificate of Incorporation, MoA, AoA) Other routine documentation viz. application forms, specimen signatures etc. Business Plan Letter from the parent company for the appointment of Manager Company profile 11

ABOUT US 12

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