Dubai CommerCity (DCC) is Dubai’s first and only free zone built exclusively for e-commerce and digital commerce.Start your company at the Dubai CommerCity Free Zone with Bestax.
Choose from service, trade, e-commerce, general trading, industrial, or dual licence with DED for your activity.
Understand whether a Free Zone LLC, FZE, or branch structure fits your ownership plan.
Review smart desks, fitted offices, warehouses, and fulfillment centers before applying.
Our consultants review shareholder details, activity selection, KYC and UBO information, and records before submission.
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DCC was launched in 2020 through a joint initiative between Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) and Wasl Asset Management Group. It is located in Umm Ramool, just minutes from Dubai International Airport, giving businesses fast access to global shipping routes.
Dubai CommerCity is not a general free zone. It is built specifically for the digital economy. Everything from the infrastructure to the available services is designed to help e-commerce companies operate efficiently in the UAE and across the region.
Zone Highlights
DCC at a Glance
Bestax helps you review your activity, compare licence options, prepare your documents, and move forward with a clear plan before you submit your application.
Before you begin the setup process, here is a quick summary of what to expect when registering a company in Dubai CommerCity Free Zone — from company structures and licence types to workspace options and typical timelines.
Established
DAFZA & Wasl joint initiative
Company Structures
Flexible ownership options
Licence Types
Service, Trade, E-commerce, GT, Industrial, Dual
Minimum Share Capital
Confirmed based on activity
Setup Timeline
Typical registration time
Office Options
Smart desks, offices & fulfillment centers
Location
Minutes from Dubai International Airport
Business Models
Full digital-commerce support
Dubai CommerCity is best suited for companies that operate in or around the digital commerce space. Whether you are starting a new online business or expanding an existing one into the UAE market, DCC provides the facilities and ecosystem to support your growth.
Launch or scale e-commerce stores, marketplaces, and digital retail with dedicated e-commerce licensing and integrated fulfillment.
Use bonded warehousing, fulfillment centers, and last-mile delivery solutions to power regional storage and distribution.
Support B2B, B2C, and D2C models with a digital-first ecosystem built for cross-border trade and tech-enabled commerce.
Setting up a company in Dubai CommerCity involves clear steps. Our team helps you at every stage so you know what to expect and can plan ahead.
Our experts discuss your business requirements, activity type, goals, and market to help you understand what fits your situation.
We help you choose the right licence from the available options including service, trade, e-commerce, general trading, industrial, or dual licence routes.
We review and compile all required documents based on your company structure and activity before submission to Dubai CommerCity.
We assist with filing your application, coordinating with the authority, and managing follow-ups until registration is confirmed.
We guide you through the available workspace options including smart desks, fitted offices, warehouses, and fulfillment centers.
We help you apply for investor and employee visas through the DCC system once the licence is issued.
We support you in preparing the documents and approach needed to open a corporate bank account in the UAE.
Before you begin your application, make sure you have the following information ready. Requirements may vary depending on whether you set up as a branch, an FZCO with an individual shareholder, or an FZCO with a corporate shareholder — our consultants review your details before submission to reduce delays.
Verifies the identity of every shareholder before your Dubai CommerCity registration.
Confirms your current UAE immigration status when applying, where a residence visa already exists.
Used for identity verification if you already reside in the United Arab Emirates.
A few preferred trade-name options submitted for reservation and Dubai CommerCity approval.
Clearly defines the licensed business activities your DCC company will legally perform.
Ownership and management particulars used to structure and register your company correctly.
Know-your-customer and ultimate beneficial owner details required for regulatory and banking compliance.
Attested corporate documents establishing the parent entity when registering a branch or subsidiary.
Your chosen desk, office, warehouse or fulfillment option, fixing the registered address for your licence.
Current contact information and address used for official correspondence and registration records.
Declared share capital details used to structure ownership and satisfy registration requirements.
A no-objection certificate needed for certain activities or where an existing sponsor applies.
Dubai CommerCity provides a wide range of workspace and facility options to match different business needs and team sizes — from smart desks to full fulfillment centers and event venues.
Smart Desk
Shared desk space for individuals and small teams.
Coworking Spaces
Flexible shared environments for agile teams.
Fitted Office
Ready-to-move-in office space with a basic fit-out.
Premium Offices
High-specification office space for established businesses.
Shell & Core
Base units for companies that want to design their own interior.
Dedicated Warehouse
Full warehouse units for storage and operations, plus third-party partner facilities.
Fulfilment Centre
Integrated space for picking, packing, and shipping orders.
Last-Mile Service
Solutions for final delivery to your customers.
Retail Spaces
Retail units for product display and direct sales.
Restaurant & Food Hall
Restaurant and food-hall spaces within the community.
Kiosks
Compact kiosks for smaller retail operations.
Event Venues
Event venues and meeting rooms for business gatherings.
Setting up in a free zone involves more than choosing a license name. You need the right activity code, correct entity type, proper documents, a suitable workspace, and a clear plan for compliance, visas, and banking.
We help you make these decisions clearly so your company is formed with accurate documents and a practical plan from the start.
We help match your business model with the correct activity and license route before you file your application.
Our team reviews your application details to reduce avoidable corrections, delays, and rejection risks.
We help you understand license fees, visa costs, workspace options, renewal costs, and compliance requirements before you commit.
After company formation, we can support your accounting, corporate tax registration, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping, and record keeping needs.
You should begin planning your setup once your business activity, shareholder structure, budget, visa needs, and preferred workspace type are reasonably clear. Starting early helps you avoid choosing a licence or workspace that does not fit your actual operations.
Dubai CommerCity continues to grow as a hub for digital commerce in the Middle East — here are some recent highlights from 2026.
Dubai CommerCity hosted the major global digital trade forum from 12 to 14 February 2026, bringing together international leaders in e-commerce, cross-border trade, and digital logistics — reinforcing DCC's position as the regional hub for digital commerce.
Talk to a Dubai CommerCity advisorA strong focus on bonded fulfillment and last-mile delivery solutions to support continued regional e-commerce growth.
Continued expansion of integrated services — not just licensing, but strategy consulting, customs support, performance marketing, and content solutions for e-commerce businesses.
As part of broader Dubai free zone trends in 2026, DCC benefits from government incentives aimed at SMEs and digital economy growth.
See What Our Clients Have to Say
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Anusha supported us with accounting reports for the UAE side of the business. Consistent, professional, and easy to communicate with. We track costs much better now.
Ethan Daniels
No. While the free zone is focused on digital commerce, it also supports logistics providers, fulfillment companies, cross-border traders, service businesses, and tech-enabled commerce companies.
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