Business Setup In Dubai Logistics City Free Zone

Business Formation in Dubai Logistic City (DLC)

Dubai Logistic City (DLC) is the first multi-modal integrated logistics platform in the world. It has direct access to air, sea, and road transportations. The airport-seaport corridor that it has makes it easy to move a cargo in just a few minutes.

There are rentable offices that have 400,000 sq. m. This gives companies the flexibility that they need to operate more effectively. With this, it’s easy for them to have their operations, offices, showrooms, etc. to be set up the way that would be efficient for their organizations.

Business setup in Dubai Logistics City Free zone, like any other business setup in Dubai free zones, has a methodological procedure that gives this Dubai free zone authority and the investors a proper way of processing things. When strictly followed, this makes the business setup in UAE free zones easier to be done and might even be finished before the timeframe.

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  • Following industries you can setup in DLC

    We covers all the following industries, even if your industry not in list you can consult with us we can help you setup.

  • Benefits of Business Setup in Dubai Logistic City (DLC)

    UAE and Dubai freezone companies have been growing in number. This means that almost every investor from around the world knows that the UAE is a good place to expand a business in or invest in. This is why free zone company setup is notable in the country.

    All business owners who are looking to establish or expand a logistics-related business may find DLC a right fit for them because of its solutions and facilities that will meet the industry’s needs.

    Those organizations who have plans to have a freezone company formation in DLC should know that a lot of Dubai free zone benefits are being offered by this zone.

    • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
    • Any type of businesses possible
    • Commercial independence and flexibility
    • No government restrictions on distribution of gained profits and withdrawal of investment assets
    • Import and export privileges
    • No currency exchange regulation
    • International-level infrastructures
    • Low-cost energy resources
  • Business Setup Requirements & Procedure

    Documents Required for Dubai Logistics City Free Zone Company Registration

    • Passport copies of the shareholders
    • Passport copies and CV (resume) of the manager
    • Personal information sheet of each shareholder and manager (template will be forwarded by Farhat Office & Co.)
    • Proof of trade name reservation (part of the process—task of Farhat Office & Co.)
    • Proof of initial approval for the activities (part of the process— task of Farhat Office & Co.
    • Notarized Memorandum of Association (MOA), Article of Association (AOA) (Farhat Office & Co. will draft it for you and will assist you in order to get them notarized by a local notary public); in case the shareholders cannot appear in front of the local notary, they can appoint us (Farhat Office & Co.) as a legal representative so that we will be able to act on their behalf
    • Notarized and attested Power of Attorney appointing Farhat Office & Co. as your legal representative so that they can act on your behalf/on behalf of the shareholders (template will be forwarded by Farhat Office & Co).
    • Lease agreement (a document) showing a physical address for your new business—Having a physical address is mandatory for onshore business in the UAE. The minimum space required is 550 sq. ft. (around 60 sq. m). Your registration agent Farhat Office & Co. can assist you while searching for your physical address. Clients should not enter into any lease contract before we get the initially required approvals.
    • Capital—we suggest a minimum authorized capital of AED 150,000 (USD 41,000 approximately). The capital structure is as follows: 51% to be registered for the name of the local citizen “partner” and 49% to be registered with the foreign partners. This formula can be changed by the Ministry of Economy upon the request of the investors, and the Ministry will look into the matter. The Ministry will assess and evaluate, and they will agree in case the business/the project will add material value to the state/country’s economy. Depositing/paying the authorized capital is not mandatory in most cases.

    Additional Documents Required for a Corporate Shareholder and Branch

    • Attested and notarized Memorandum of Association/Article of Association—it must be attested from the UAE Embassy at the place of origin.
    • Board resolution to be resolute by the board of directors of your existing company/entity at the place of origin expressing intent of establishing a new setup abroad—it must be attested and notarized by the UAE Embassy (template will be forwarded by our firm)
    • Certificate of registration (if applicable) for your existing company/entity, license, or certificate of incorporation of your existing company/entity attested and notarized by the UAE Embassy

    Additional Requirement Applicable to Corporate Shareholders (Legal Person)

    • Board resolution to be resolute by the board of directors of your existing company/entity at the place of origin, expressing their intent for establishing a new setup abroad—it must be attested by the UAE Embassy (template will be forwarded by Farhat Office & Co.).
    • Certificate of registration or business license or certificate of incorporation of your existing company/entity at the place of origin—it must be attested by the UAE Embassy.
    • Memorandum of Association (MOA) of your existing company/entity at the place of origin—it must be attested by the UAE Embassy.
    • Article of Association (AOA) (if any) of your existing company/entity at the place of origin—it must be attested and notarized by the UAE Embassy.

    Note:

    • There are cases that a concerned party may require documents and other requirements
    • In some business activities, such as health care, law firm, education training, transportation, construction and contracting, engineering consulting, etc., no objection and permission will be required as mandatory requirements. If your business requires such pre-approvals and/or permissions, there will be an additional cost and additional professional fee for Farhat Office & Co.

    The procedure of processing your business setup in Dubai Logistics City will range from 2 to 4 weeks.

  • Support Services Offered in Dubai Logistic City (DLC)

    FAR Consulting Middle East is one of the leading consulting companies in Dubai that deal with corporate business services Dubai. We assist people who have questions on how to open a business in Dubai.

    We can provide the following services when you let us handle your affairs when it comes to company setup in Dubai:

    • Applying and following up on behalf of the client until the collection of the Certificate of Business Registration (Trade License)
    • Representing the client in front of the authorities
    • Assisting the client in bank account opening
    • Assisting the client in account opening with the Ministry of Labour
    • Assisting the client in account opening with the UAE immigration
    • Assisting the client in leasing a premise as an address for the business
  • Business Setup Cost in Dubai Logistic City (DLC)

    The below table shows the estimated Dubai free zone company setup cost in Dubai Logistics City, which also includes the Dubai free zone license cost. If need be, you can contact us for further clarification and information.

    Dubai Free Zone Company Formation Cost – Dubai Logistics City
    Table of Estimated Government Cost and Professional Fees
    Trade License Option/Activity Cost in USD Cost in AED
    Industrial License USD 2,570 AED 9,375
    Commercial License
    Specific Trading USD 2,570 AED 9,375
    Oil & Gas USD 3,425 AED 12,500
    Real Estate USD 5,135 AED 18,750
    Aviation USD 5,135 AED 18,750
    General Trading License USD 5,135 AED 18,750
    Service License
    Specific Services USD 2,570 AED 9,375
    Oil & Gas USD 3,425 AED 12,500
    Freight Forwarding USD 2,910 AED 10,625
    Real Estate USD 5,135 AED 18,750
    Aviation USD 5,135 AED 18,750
    Our Firm’s Professional Fees USD 5,000 AED 18,365

    ATTENTION – NOTE

    All fees for government and related authorities are an estimation only. The exact government fees will be determined at the time of submission of the applications. We are obligated to provide our clients with all receipts of government and related agencies against the amount that will be paid. Every amount that will expense for your business registration will be supported by documents. In case of shortage, the client has to repay us. In case of excess, we have to refund the client.

    Our professional fee covers consultation, drafting of legal documents, introducing reliable local citizen service-agent when required, assisting in document notarization from the local notary public, assisting in local bank account opening, and applying to the concerned authorities on your behalf.