If you choose technology and development-related activities, Dubai Silicon Oasis or DSO is a great choice. It is a famous technology park in the UAE that has world-class innovations in similar industries. DSO has a strategic location with direct access to ports and airports. It allows for quick connectivity to Asia, Europe and the rest of the world.
DSO is a government-owned free zone that promotes technology-based industries. The free zone has all the amenities like education, commercial, industrial, residential, and other public facilities. It provides an integrated technology park with residential facilities.
Benefits of choosing a DSO free zone
- Complete ownership
- Free from taxes
- Well-organized infrastructure
- Quick and easy business setup process
- Warehousing and office facilities
- Access to highly-skilled engineering and technical professionals
- Technology and IT related business activities
- Easy to hire foreign employees
Various licenses are available in the DSO Free Zone.
DSO provides three different types of licenses which include,
- Industrial license
With an industrial license, the registered business imports raw materials, manufacturers usable products, assembled, packages, and finally exports the products.
- Professional service license
Having a professional license in DSO allows you to start accounting firms, business consulting firms, and other such services approved by the relevant free zone authority.
- Commercial trade license
With a commercial trade license, registered businesses can import, export, or trade the items listed in the trade license.
Legal entities allowed in DSO free zone Dubai
DSO supports a range of suitable business structures that encourage both individual and corporate investors. DSO entities can be registered as follows,
- Establishment of FZE or Free Zone
Here, the business has one shareholder; this can be an individual or a corporate shareholder. They hold the entire shares of the company. Business owners incorporate this structure with a minimum investment of 100,000 AED.
- FZC or free zone company
In this type of entity, the business has a minimum of 2 shareholders or a maximum of 5 shareholders. You can start a company with an investment of 100,000 AED.
- Branch of foreign company
- Branch of local company
What are the steps to set up a company in the DSO Free Zone?
- Register on the DSOA web portal and submit the application form.
- After submitting the application form, submit the legal document and pay the required fee.
- After reviewing the documents provided, the authority will issue a preliminary approval to the client.
- The authority issues you a lease agreement and a digital copy will be sent to your email.
- The applicant must obtain a lease agreement and return it to the DSOA along with the bank share capital letter.
- If you are an individual owner, submit the signed tenancy agreement to the DSOA.
- After conducting the final review, DSOA issues the e-license and e-registration.
The process takes around 6 to 7 days.
Why SkyLine for company setup in DSO Free Zone?
DSO has a vibrant business environment due to its infrastructure and industrial zones. It is a preferred location for various economic sectors. We help business owners from the IT and tech sector to establish their presence in DSO. When we take on the task of company formation, we help from start to finish. So, leave the hassle to us.
We always focus on a customer-centric approach providing comprehensive business solutions. In addition to company setup, we also support your business with other legal services. Get help from our expert team that works around the clock.
Leave your needs to us and get ready to be part of the growing DSO market! Contact us for effective business incorporation in the UAE!
