Dubai Science Park (DSP) Business Setup
Expert Dubai Science Park Business Setup Consultancy
Dubai Science Park (DSP), based in Al Barsha South, is the Middle East’s first science-dedicated free zone, developed by TECOM Group. DSP was formed in 2015 through the merger of Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech, established 2005) and the Energy and Environment Park (EnPark, established 2007), bringing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, health, energy, and environmental businesses under one unified free zone.
DSP provides state-of-the-art clinics, laboratories, and commercial spaces meeting high global standards, purpose-built for companies focused on research and development, diagnostics, testing, manufacturing, and production. Investors can choose between a Free Zone Establishment or Limited Liability Company, or a UAE/Foreign Company Branch, depending on their ownership and operational needs.
At FAR Consulting Middle East, we help entrepreneurs and companies in the science sector secure the right licence and structure for Dubai Science Park, backed by advisory experience in the UAE since 1985.
Start Your DSP Company FormationBenefits of Business Setup in Dubai Science Park
DSP gives science-sector businesses genuine industry infrastructure alongside standard free zone advantages. Key benefits include:
- 100% foreign ownership
- No restriction on capital repatriation
- 0% import or re-export duties
- No currency restrictions
- No restriction on foreign talent or employees
- Onsite customs and a One-Stop Shop for government services
- State-of-the-art laboratories and LEED-certified lab and office facilities
These advantages make DSP especially attractive to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and environmental science businesses.
Business Activities Permitted in Dubai Science Park
FAR Consulting Middle East has helped entrepreneurs and companies secure licences to operate in DSP for activities including:
- Research and Development
- Support services
- Testing and diagnostics
- Management and consultancy
- Import, export, and re-export
- Manufacturing and production
- Marketing and sales promotion
- Storage
If your intended activity isn’t listed, our consultants can confirm eligibility for a DSP licence based on your specific business.
Legal Structures for Dubai Science Park Company Formation
As with other jurisdictions under the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority, specific business structures can operate in DSP:
- Free Zone Establishment or Limited Liability Company: a legal entity with its own shareholders or members. Capital requirements depend on the business’s services or activities.
- UAE/Foreign Company Branch: dependent entirely on its parent company to determine permitted business activities and services. There is no capital requirement for setting up a branch.
We help you confirm the right structure for your ownership setup and operational plans before you apply.
Requirements for Dubai Science Park Business Setup
To set up a business in DSP, entrepreneurs and investors are required to furnish the following:
- Completed company formation application form
- Copy of existing registration or licence certificate, for existing local companies
- Business plan
- Coloured copies of passports of company shareholders and appointed manager or director
- Audited financial report, for a corporate entity
- Certificate of reference issued by a banking facility, for individual shareholders
- No objection certificate from current sponsors, applicable to shareholders
- Specimen signature of company shareholders and appointed manager or director
This list is not exhaustive, as required documents are subject to change without notice from the Dubai Science Park Authority. We confirm the exact document list for your specific circumstance during consultation.
Process of Dubai Science Park Company Formation
- Choose your business activity and legal structure. Confirm your science-sector activity and select an LLC/Establishment or a branch structure.
- Complete and submit your application form. Provide the required company registration documentation.
- Secure initial approval. Obtain confirmation from the Dubai Science Park Authority before proceeding further.
- Prepare your legal documents. Draft, review, and submit documents required by regulatory bodies, including the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Receive your trade licence. Once documentation and fees are processed, your licence is issued.
- Apply for visas. Process residence visas for shareholders, directors, employees, and dependents where applicable.
The overall process typically takes two to four weeks, depending on your activity and how quickly documents are ready.
Support Services for Dubai Science Park Business Setup
Clients rely on FAR Consulting Middle East’s Dubai Science Park business setup services for expert assistance with:
- Completion and submission of the application form for company registration
- Securing Initial Approval from the Dubai Science Park Authority
- Drafting, review, and submission of legal documents required by regulatory bodies, including Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Visa processing or renewal for shareholders and directors, including employees and dependents
- Corporate bank account opening
- Business setup advisory
We also provide licence renewal support for existing enterprises and corporations already operating in DSP.
Cost of Dubai Science Park Business Setup
The cost of DSP company formation depends on several factors, including your licence type (Service, Industrial, or Manufacturing), business activity, legal structure, and the number of visas required. Manufacturing and specialized life science licences generally carry higher costs than a standard service licence, given the equipment and facility requirements involved.
Because these variables differ from one business to the next, we review your specific requirements first and then provide a clear, itemized cost estimate, with no hidden fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai Science Park (DSP) was formed in 2015 through the merger of Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech) and the Energy and Environment Park (EnPark). DuBiotech licensing now falls under DSP.
DSP is located in Al Barsha South, near Umm Suqeim Road, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and Al Khail Road.
Yes. DSP allows 100% foreign ownership for investors.
Investors can register as a Free Zone Establishment or Limited Liability Company, or as a UAE/Foreign Company Branch.
DSP permits activities including research and development, testing, manufacturing, production, consultancy, and import/export, primarily across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, health, and environmental sectors.
The process typically takes two to four weeks, depending on your business activity and how quickly documents are ready.
Cost depends on your licence type, business activity, legal structure, and number of visas. We provide a clear, itemized estimate once we understand your specific plans.