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The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is a leading commercial and business hub that has contributed significantly to Dubai’s emergence as a global centre for trade, investment, and economic growth. Its strategic location provides businesses with a gateway to the wider Middle East and international markets.
DWTC offers a diverse and integrated business environment, featuring high-quality commercial offices, co-working spaces, world-class exhibition and convention facilities, hospitality services, and retail destinations. It serves as a meeting point for businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from across the globe, facilitating international trade, networking, and collaboration.
Situated in the heart of Dubai, DWTC is a well-known and respected venue for international trade shows, conferences, and other business events, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to host different events in the city.
DWTC is located just 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, giving easy access to different locations in Dubai. It is in proximity to Burj Khalifa, the Emirates Towers, and the Dubai International Financial Center.
DWTC is a leading venue for some of the world's most prestigious events. It hosts more than 500 international trade fairs, exhibitions, and conventions, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.
Holders of DWTC Authority licenses and business operating permits are allowed to sub-lease premises to other Free Zone members.
100% foreign company ownership, no restrictions on capital repatriation, no currency restrictions, no personal income tax, flexible commercial lease terms, and low tariffs.
For mainland companies who want to expand their operation within DWTC's free zone jurisdiction, business operating permits are issued to them. However, companies granted this permit can only carry out activities aligned with their DED license.
Permits companies to engage in commercial activities in a wide range of business activities, including exporting, importing, and distributing goods.
Allows companies to carry out activities specified in the license to export, import, distribute, sell and store items permissible under the license.
This license permits businesses to carry out services such as general or advisory consulting, onsite repair, training, and HR and software implementation services.
Permits companies to organize business or leisure events, conferences, incentives, meetings, and exhibitions within the jurisdiction.
This license is intended for businesses with an online platform, allowing them to trade goods and services online.
Intended for offices established by family members to manage and service the wealth of a single family.
Intended for offices launched by consultants for the provision of wealth management services to multiple families.
The first step in setting up a business in Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) is to choose a business activity and apply for a license. Depending on the activity type, various government bodies, such as the Department of Economic Development (DED), issue licenses for companies.
Once the license is granted, the next step is registering your business with the DWTC by submitting the essential documents required for your company. This can be done either by visiting the DWTC offices or online.
The next step is to rent or purchase office space in the DWTC. Several options are available, including office spaces, furnished offices, and flexi offices.
Once you have collected your trade license and signed a lease, it is now time to arrange your residency visa and open a corporate bank where your company’s financial transactions will be done.
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