Dubai Internet City Company Formation | Business Setup in DIC
Dubai Internet City (DIC) is the Middle East’s leading technology and innovation hub, bringing together global technology companies, ambitious startups, entrepreneurs, and digital businesses within a thriving business ecosystem.
Established in 1999 as part of the TECOM Group, Dubai Internet City has become home to hundreds of multinational corporations, regional headquarters, and fast-growing technology companies looking to expand across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
If you are planning a Dubai Internet City company formation, choosing the right setup partner can make the registration process faster, more efficient, and fully compliant with UAE regulations. At Farahat & Co., we provide complete assistance for business setup in Dubai Internet City, helping entrepreneurs, SMEs, and international corporations establish their businesses with confidence.
Our specialists manage every stage of the company formation process, from selecting the appropriate business activity and legal structure to obtaining your trade licence, processing shareholder documentation, arranging visas, assisting with office leasing, opening corporate bank accounts, and providing ongoing accounting, tax, and compliance support.
Whether you are launching a software company, IT consultancy, AI startup, cloud computing business, cybersecurity firm, digital marketing agency, or regional headquarters, we provide tailored company formation solutions designed around your business objectives.
Who Should Establish a Company in Dubai Internet City?
Dubai Internet City has been specifically designed for businesses operating in the technology, innovation, and digital sectors.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Software development companies
- Artificial intelligence (AI) businesses
- Machine learning solution providers
- Cloud computing companies
- Cybersecurity firms
- IT consulting companies
- SaaS businesses
- Mobile application developers
- FinTech companies
- Blockchain technology businesses
- Digital transformation consultants
- Data analytics companies
- Telecommunications providers
- Network infrastructure companies
- Digital marketing agencies
- E-commerce technology providers
- Gaming and interactive entertainment companies
- Technology research organisations
- Innovation centres
- Regional headquarters of multinational corporations
Whether you are an entrepreneur launching your first startup or an international company expanding into the UAE, Dubai Internet City provides a flexible business environment that supports long-term growth.
Following industries you can setup in DIC
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 Internet City (DIC)
TECOM media city is in demand when it comes to business owners who are looking to be one of the Dubai free zone companies in the said location. Since more and more investors enter the UAE with a plan to conduct a business formation in Dubai or anywhere in the country, it is indeed seen that the UAE’s rising business setup in Dubai free zones indicate that the nation is known to be a good place for investment and expansion.
A lot of businessmen are looking at TECOM free zone not just because of its competitive Dubai free zone company formation cost. The advantages that can be gained in this zone ensure that the clients are well treated with the best facilities and solutions that will certainly meet their companies’ needs and requirements.
- 100% foreign ownership
- Low-cost operations
- Excellent infrastructure
- Excellent support services
- 100% repatriation of capital/profits
- No currency restrictions
- Tax exemption
Business Setup Requirements & Procedure
Documents Required for Company Formation in Dubai Internet City – TECOM Registration and Licensing
- Application form (our firm’s task)
- Letter of Intent (our firm’s task)
- Your existing company brochure (if available)
- Annual financial report or shareholder(s)’ 6-month bank statement (not applicable for new registration)
- Copy of the manager’s passport and CV
- Copy of shareholder(s)’ passport and CV
- Original (not a copy) bank reference letter (for each shareholder)
- No objection letter by the current sponsor, for the manager (if a resident of UAE and a UAE employment visa-holder)
- Initial approval(s) from the third authority(s) in case your business activities required such approvals, e.g., media, IT, pharmaceutical
- Business plan (we offer business-plan-writing services)
- A legal representative (negotiator)
Additional Documents Required for a Corporate Shareholder and for 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 the 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) of your existing company/entity, license, or certificate of incorporation of your existing company/entity attested and notarized by the UAE Embassy
The procedure of processing your business setup in business setup in DIC will range from 2 to 4 weeks.
Support Services Offered in DIC
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 Internet City (DIC)
The Dubai Internet City is known for its competitive market for businesses dealing in the IT sector. The professionals of Farahat & Co have more than 10 years of experience in business setup, and can provide business development advice along with assistance in the process of company formation. The fee table below represents the estimated cost for business setup in Dubai Internet City. Please do contact us for more information on company formation in UAE.
Cost for Business setup in Dubai Internet City (DIC)
Business Registration and Licensing Cost Fees Registration Fee AED 3,500.00 Knowledge Fee & Innovation Fee AED 20.00 Cost by Trade Licence Type (Select one of the following) Service License Fee (Starting from) AED 15,000.00 Freelance Permit AED 7,500.00 Local Branch Company Registration (Starting from) AED 15,000.00 Foreign Branch Company Registration (Starting from) AED 15,000.00 Additional Fees for Business Registration Fee for Any Additional Activity (if applicable) AED 10,000.00 Establishment Online Application (Starting from) AED 10,000.00 Chamber of Commerce Fees AED 2,200.00 Visa Processing Cost Bank Guarantee / Employee Visa deposit AED 2,500.00 Employment/Residence Visa (Select one of the following) Employment / Residence Visa – In Country (Starting from) AED 4,140.00 Employment / Residence Visa – Out of the Country (Starting from) AED 2,720.00 Postal Services Cost Empost Representative Card AED 300.00 P.O.BOX Services Fee (Select one of the following) PO Box Light (Starting from) AED 1,170.00 PO Box Standard (Starting from) AED 2,020.00 Ezimail Bronze (Starting from) AED 3,770.00 Ezimail Silver (Starting from) AED 6,270.00 Ezimail Gold AED 12,270.00