Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is the world’s largest healthcare free zone and the region’s leading destination for medical, clinical, wellness and healthcare-related businesses. Home to hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, pharmacies, medical education and research, DHCC offers a dedicated, regulated environment for healthcare providers alongside the standard benefits of a UAE free zone.
We manage your DHCC setup end to end company structure, license type, clinical or professional licensing, facility selection, visas and corporate bank account introduction working with the Dubai Healthcare City Authority and its regulatory function.
DHCC spans clinical districts focused on medical and surgical care and wellness districts focused on healthcare-related services. Healthcare facilities and practitioners operate under standards for licensing, credentialing and quality, ensuring credibility and patient trust across the entire ecosystem.
DHCC offers structures suited to single and multiple corporate or individual shareholders. DHCC companies enjoy 100% foreign ownership and full repatriation of capital and profits. A company that qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, while non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard rate. We help structure your activities to remain compliant and tax-efficient, coordinating with our corporate tax team where needed.
Structured for one or more shareholders, whether individual or corporate entities.
A branch of an existing UAE corporate entity, mainland entity, or foreign healthcare group.
DHCC distinguishes between clinical and non-clinical activities, which directly determines the licensing pathway:
DHCC offers clinical and commercial premises across its specialised districts, from fitted medical units and consulting rooms to offices and retail space. It is built for:
Facilities must undergo clinical licensing covering premises, equipment and quality standards, while individuals must be credentialed via a review of qualifications, experience and good standing before treating patients. Your facility setup determines your specific visa allocation.
We manage each stage with the Dubai Healthcare City Authority on your behalf.
We confirm your activities, company type and clinical or non-clinical pathway.
We secure your company name and preliminary operational approval.
We match your business model to the right clinical, office or retail premises.
For healthcare activities, we manage facility licensing and practitioner credentialing.
We submit the full structured application and DHCC issues your corporate trade license.
We process the establishment card, investor, practitioner and staff visas, Emirates ID and medical, and introduce you to our banking partners.
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Healthcare activities require additional clinical documentation. A tailored checklist is issued post-consultation.
A non-clinical DHCC company is typically incorporated within 1 to 2 weeks once documents are in order. Clinical facilities and credentialed practitioners take longer, as the clinical licensing and credentialing review must be completed before patient care can begin.
Costs in DHCC reflect the activity type, with clinical operations carrying additional licensing and credentialing requirements beyond standard company setups. The total depends on the license category, facility, visa quota and clinical approvals. Contact us for a personalised quote.
Expert corporate configurations aligned directly to strict regional health regulations.
We manage DHCC company formation alongside clinical licensing and credentialing.
Licensing, facility, regulatory support, visas and bank-account introductions under one roof.
Clear, all-inclusive packages with no surprise invoices.
A single dedicated point of contact throughout your setup.
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