Dubai South Free Zone Company Formation

The Dubai South is a dedicated business hub located in the United Arab Emirates. It is part of the Dubai World Central (DWC) initiative and was established to cater to the varied needs of businesses. Dubai South is positioned as a global transport hub by heavily focusing on the aviation and logistics sectors.

Dubai South offers services such as business incubation and support, free zone license, value-added services, and access to a network of strategic partners. It is an ideal business center for entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of its connectivity to other parts of the UAE.

The free zone is home to Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest airport.

ADVANTAGES:

Prime Location

* Situated between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
* Direct access to Jebel Ali Sea Port, the biggest airport in the region, and the Al Maktoum Airport, which is set to become the world’s largest airport upon completion.
* Dubai South comprises seven districts where you can choose to put up your business – Residential District, Commercial District, Logistics District, Aviation District, Humanitarian District, Golf District, and Dubai South Exhibition City.

Business-friendly Policies:

* 100% foreign company ownership
* No restrictions on capital repatriation
* No currency restrictions
* Flexible commercial lease terms

* Dubai South is one of the free zones that provide best-in-class customer service as well as facilitated business setups and processes for companies to operate under its umbrella.
* Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Dubai South can choose from small workspaces, co-working spaces, to warehousing facilities.

LICENSES /ACTIVITIES:

Industrial License:

Granted for companies who want to engage in general trading and light manufacturing activities. (e.g. blending, mixing, purifying, assembling forming, repacking, or wrapping of products)

Aviation License:

Allows companies to carry out aviation-related services.

Trading License:

A trading and general trading license are given to companies who intend to import, export, distribute goods within the UAE. Companies can also conduct sale of goods within the country through a local distributor.

Logistics License:

This license allows companies to carry out specific logistics activities (e.g. storage, transportation, distribution, sorting, forwarding and clearing activities, order management, inventory management, etc.)

Education License:

Allows companies to offer educational and social services, educational training, and educational consultancy services.

BUSINESS SET UP PROCESS:

Choose a Legal Form for Your Business:

The first step in setting up a business in Dubai South is to choose a legal form for your business. This can be either an LLC or a branch company. Before incorporating your business in Dubai South, you must outline your business activities to evaluate what type of trade license you will get.

Prepare the Articles of Association (AOA) and Memorandum of Association (MOA)

AOAs and MOAs are the most critical documents you must prepare before establishing your business. You will need to notarize these documents through a legal company. Depending on the type of business you are setting up, you may need to obtain additional requirements depending on your business license type.

Certificate of Registration

Once you have submitted all the requirements, you will receive a Certificate of Registration, which allows you to open a bank account.

Secure an Office Space

Once you have registered your business and obtained the necessary licenses, you will need to secure an office space in Dubai South. This can be done by leasing or constructing a new building.

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