Dubai has always been a golden place for every investor in any business sector. Free zones in the UAE have numerous benefits including tax exemptions and much more. Each free zone is dedicated to a specific industry. Dubai Healthcare City or DHCC was inaugurated in the year 2002. It has best in class businesses ranging from consultancy to hospitality and retail outlets. DHCC is home to over a hundred medical facilities and over 3000 healthcare professionals.
DHCC is located in the heart of the city, it consists of wellness centers, hospitals, medical institutions and many other facilities. Not only hotels, DHCC plans mixed development targeting luxury hotels, apartments and quality healthcare. Furthermore, it promotes healthcare educational organizations. DHCC is recognized worldwide as a global medical tourism hub.
How to start a company in Dubai Healthcare City?
The business setup process in DHCC is straightforward. SkyLine Business Setup Consultants make it hassle-free with instant company formation.
Decide your business activity
DHCC supports a wide range of businesses including,
- Healthcare management
- Healthcare support
- Publishing
- Healthcare consultancy
- Clinical inpatient
- Research and development,
- Educational service provider,
- Executive research and more
Decide the business structure
Based on the business activity, you will have to choose a corporate structure. The two different types of corporate structures include
- Branch offices
- Free zone LLC
Select business license
There are three types of licenses available at DHCC including,
- Commercial licenses must be renewed annually.
- Facility licenses must be renewed every two years.
- Individual licenses for nurses and doctors must be renewed every two years.
Find a trade name
After deciding on a license, you need to find a trade name for it. It should be unique and not similar to the names of companies established in Dubai. After choosing a name, register it with the DHCC authority.
DHCC Business Setup with SkyLine
We help you go through all these processes and ensure quick business setup. We handle the following steps,
- Submitting application form
- Getting approval from concerned authority
- Submit all the legal documents and pay required fees
- Issue e-agreement
- Sign e-agreement
- Share the capital letter FZCO
- Issue e-license
Benefits of setting up your company in DHCC Free Zone Dubai
DHCC promises to be a hub for highly organized healthcare and wellness centers and health-related businesses. Some of the benefits of the company’s setup include,
- Complete ownership
- Free from taxes
Strategic location - Quick company setup process
- Bank account opening assistance
- Reduced operating costs
- Round the clock support
- Local and international healthcare professionals
Facilities available at DHCC
- Clinical spaces
- Leasing solutions
- Retail spaces
- Business center
- Executive office
- Executive desk
Business activities are allowed in the DHCC Free Zone.
DHCC allows various business activities under two categories namely medical and non-medical activities. The medical category includes,
- Inpatient and outpatient hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Diagnostic and non-diagnostic medical labs
- Patient safety services
Included in the non-medical category are,
- Event management
- Hotels
- Consultancy
- Educational services
- Food and beverages
Why choose SkyLine Business Setup Consultants?
Investors who want to excel in the healthcare industry or any other sector consider DHCC Free Zone. Here, the company formation process is straightforward but connecting with a professional company setup firm will speed up the entire process. Moreover, you get complete knowledge about the local market. Investors can contact SkyLine, we operate as leading business setup service providers in Dubai, UAE. Over the years, we have built a capable team of consultants and legal advisors that ensure quick business setup. We handle the challenges of immigration laws and UAE laws with ease. With our customized services, we assure a smooth company setup experience in Dubai.
Business owners have full ownership in the free zone. Therefore, you do not need a local partner to start your business in DHCC.
The renewal process at DHCC is extremely cost-effective. We handle the renewal process where you will be required to pay the renewal fee and submit your company’s signed lease agreement. Additionally, you will be required to submit an audit report on an annual basis.
No, free zone companies are not allowed to do business on the mainland. Most commercial companies are prohibited from doing business on the mainland. However, professional activities are considered.
It takes about 5 to 6 days to get your license in the DHCC free zone.