DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) cost in 2026 — the Published scenario
Real DMCC pricing for 2026 — the trade licence, registration and our setup service. DMCC is priced licence-only; residence visas are added separately and re-quoted in writing.
DMCC company formation costs from AED 35,484 (published scenario) in 2026 (Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai), including the licence, registration and our setup service. DMCC offers flexible visas across 7 packages, and is well suited to commodities & precious goods, trading, financial & fintech services. Each figure below is a published comparison scenario. Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
DMCC packages & prices
DMCC is priced as complete packages rather than a per-visa ladder. Below are the real published prices from our catalogue, with what each one covers — and any extra visas or services are added transparently and confirmed in writing before you commit.
✓ Real published prices · see exactly what each package includes| Package | Term | Published scenario | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Biz Package | 1 year | AED 35,484 | Entry-level package for entrepreneurs and smaller start-ups; individual shareholders only |
| Prime Plus Package | 1 year | AED 40,145 | For larger companies; complimentary bank account opening, fast-track setup |
| Jump Start Package · flexi desk | 1 year | AED 43,780 | Ideal for start-ups and SMEs |
| Jump Start Package · co-working | 1 year | AED 49,941 | Ideal for start-ups and SMEs |
| Prime Plus Package | 3 years | AED 78,100 | For larger companies; complimentary bank account opening, fast-track setup |
| Jump Start Package | 2 years | AED 81,881 | Ideal for start-ups and SMEs |
| Jump Start Package | 3 years | AED 120,000 | Ideal for start-ups and SMEs |
Live published package prices from the Formenzo catalogue · last reviewed · confirmed in writing before filing. · How we verify → · هذه الصفحة بالعربية
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What's included in the DMCC Published scenario?
- ✓ Government / authority licence + registration fee
- ✓ Formenzo setup service — filing, trade-name check & bank-account introduction (scope confirmed in writing)
- ✓ Bundled workspace allocation that meets the DMCC licence requirement
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership · 0% personal income tax
- ✓ Estimate shows its confirmed validity date after review — no sales calls, ever
Why set up in DMCC?
A 100%-owned UAE company with real, published scenario pricing — here’s what comes with your DMCC licence.
Popular business activities at DMCC
DMCC licenses a broad range of activities. These are the categories founders most often choose it for — the ones marked Popular are where DMCC is especially established.
- 💎Commodities & precious goodsPopular
- 🛒General & specialised tradingPopular
- 📈Financial & fintech servicesPopular
- 💻Technology & software
- 🧾Professional & business services
- 💼Consulting & advisory
- 🎬Media, marketing & creative
Don’t see your activity? This is a representative shortlist, not the full official list — DMCC permits many more specific activities. We check your exact activity against the zone’s approved list free, before you pay anything.
Set up your DMCC company the honest way
- ✓ Published comparison scenarios up front — clear assumptions before review
- ✓ Nine selected UAE free zones compared side by side
- ✓ Track everything in your secure online portal
- ✓ No sales-call requirement — choose online or ask a question
Who sets up in DMCC?
- Established businesses that want the UAE's most prestigious free-zone brand, in the heart of Jumeirah Lakes Towers.
- Commodities, gold, diamonds and crypto/Web3 ventures — DMCC has dedicated ecosystems for these.
- Companies that need maximum credibility with international banks, partners and investors.
- Founders who value a large, well-serviced business community over the lowest price.
- It is by far the most expensive option we list — from AED 35,484 licence-only.
- That headline figure is licence-only; office/flexi-desk and visa costs are additional, so budget carefully.
- Overkill for a simple solo consultancy — a northern-emirate zone does that job for a fraction of the cost.
- Best value when prestige and the commodities/crypto ecosystem genuinely matter to your business.
Get your DMCC published scenario quote
After review, see the confirmed published scenario total and its validity date in writing. No callback, no pressure.
What you provide first
- ✓ Your business activity and preferred visa count
- ✓ 2–3 proposed company names (we run the trade-name check free)
- ✓ Shareholder names and setup preferences
- ✓ A verified email for your secure portal
- ✓ No passport or identity upload at this initial step; any authority documents requested after review appear in the secure portal
What you receive
Your published scenario is a starting comparison. After review, we confirm the authority requirements, scope and final itemisation in writing before payment.
- ✓ Business licence
- ✓ Certificate of Incorporation
- ✓ Certificate of Incumbency
- ✓ Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
- ✓ Share Certificate
- ✓ Commercial Registry entry
- ✓ Lease agreement (flexi-desk)
- ✓ Bank-account introduction letter
With residence visas, the authority steps that may apply per visa include the establishment card, immigration / e-channel registration, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence-visa stamping. Your final written authority itemisation confirms the applicable requirements and costs.
How your secure setup works
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How DMCC compares
DMCC starts from AED 35,484. Here's how it sits against nearby options — compare all 9 zones in the open.
| Free zone | Emirate | From (published scenario) |
|---|---|---|
| DMCC (this zone) | Dubai | AED 35,484 |
| IFZA | Dubai | AED 12,900 |
| Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | AED 12,500 |
| Masdar City Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | AED 7,000 |
DMCC with Formenzo vs a typical agent
- ✕ “From AED…” — the real price only on a call
- ✕ Sales calls, follow-ups and pressure
- ✕ Visa & medical billed later, “pay as you go”
- ✕ Pushes the one or two zones they earn most on
- ✕ Your quote lives with a salesperson
- ✓ published comparison scenario, shown instantly
- ✓ Zero sales calls — ever
- ✓ Final authority itemisation confirmed in writing before payment
- ✓ All 9 UAE free zones compared in the open
- ✓ Your reviewed estimate and confirmed validity date stay in your own portal
Message us on WhatsApp and you reach a real specialist who knows DMCC — not a call centre, not a commission-chasing salesperson. We answer in writing, on your schedule, and your reviewed estimate shows its validity date. No cold calls, ever.
Message us on WhatsAppDMCC — frequently asked questions
How much does DMCC cost in 2026?
DMCC company setup costs from AED 35,484 (published scenario) in Dubai, including the licence, registration and our setup service. Every estimate is reviewed and the final authority itemisation and validity date are confirmed in writing before payment.
What is DMCC best known for?
DMCC is best known for commodities, trading and fintech (from AED 35,484) — Dubai's flagship and most prestigious free zone, with bundled licence-plus-workspace packages. See how it compares with all 9 UAE free zones by price and visa count on formenzo.com.
How many residence visas can I get with DMCC?
DMCC offers flexible residence-visa options, arranged to suit your team.
Is DMCC the cheapest UAE free zone?
The cheapest UAE free-zone licence overall is Ajman NuVentures Centre from AED 4,888 (published scenario). DMCC starts from AED 35,484. Compare all 9 zones side by side on formenzo.com to see which fits your budget and activity.
What's included in the DMCC Published scenario?
The published scenario DMCC price covers the government/authority licence and registration fee, our company-setup service (filing, trade-name check and bank-account introduction) and bundled workspace — across 7 packages. Residence visas are priced separately and re-quoted in writing, with every figure shown upfront, and we never cold-call.
How long does DMCC company setup take?
Most Dubai free-zone licences are issued in about 3–8 working days once your documents and trade name are approved. Residence visa processing then follows, roughly 5–7 days per visa.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a DMCC company?
Yes. DMCC, like all UAE free zones, allows 100% foreign ownership with no local Emirati partner or sponsor required, plus 0% personal income tax and full profit repatriation.
Do I need a physical office for DMCC?
No. DMCC packages include a flexi-desk or virtual-office allocation that meets the licensing requirement, so you don't need to rent separate premises to start.
Can I add more residence visas later?
Yes. You can add visas to your DMCC licence as your team grows — we re-quote only the difference, published scenario and confirmed in writing.
Do I need to be in the UAE to set up?
No. You can start your DMCC company remotely; you only need to be in the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics once your entry permit is issued. We guide you through every step.
Is UAE corporate tax included in the price?
UAE corporate tax (9% on profit above AED 375,000) works the same in every free zone — see our free-zone corporate tax guide for the registration steps and reliefs.
What happens after I get my DMCC licence?
You receive your DMCC licence and establishment card, then your residence visas (about 5–7 days each), then your corporate bank account — and you track every step in your secure Formenzo portal.
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