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Business Setup in Dubai Industrial City

Dubai Industrial City is one of the largest manufacturing and logistics zones in the region, purpose-built for industrial businesses that need land, warehousing, factories and on-site worker accommodation. Part of the TECOM Group, it offers a complete industrial ecosystem along Dubai’s key logistics corridor — the natural choice for manufacturers, heavy industry and large-scale logistics operations.

We manage your Dubai Industrial City setup end to end — company structure, license type, land or facility selection, registration, visas and corporate bank account introduction — working directly with the free zone.
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TECOM Group Infrastructure

Positioned strategically along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai Industrial City provides seamless logistical connectivity with direct access to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport.

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About Dubai Industrial City

Dubai Industrial City is a master-planned industrial zone operated by the TECOM Group, designed to support manufacturing and industrial growth at scale. It is organized around core industrial sectors and provides the full range of infrastructure these businesses require — from large land plots and pre-built warehouses to labor accommodation and specialized logistics facilities.

Why Choose Dubai Industrial City

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  • Built for industry — purpose-designed specifically for manufacturing, heavy industry, and large-scale logistics.
  • 100% foreign ownership — full operational control and entity ownership with no local partner required.
  • Land and warehousing — immediate availability of extensive industrial land plots, industrial factories, and pre-built warehouses.
  • On-site worker accommodation — fully integrated labor housing within the zone, significantly reducing transportation logistics and operational costs.
  • Strategic logistics access — high-velocity transport networks linking directly to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport.
  • Tax efficiency — 0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person, complemented by unrestricted capital repatriation.

Key Industrial Sectors

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The free zone ecosystem is engineered around core manufacturing and processing sectors:

Food and Beverage — structured for advanced processing, high-volume packaging, and regional production.
Machinery and Equipment — dedicated to industrial manufacturing and heavy equipment assembly.
Transport Equipment & Parts — optimized for automotive engineering and transport-related manufacturing.
Base Metals & Chemicals — supports heavy metal products, industrial fabrication, and chemical related manufacturing.
Mineral Products — engineered for building materials production and raw mineral processing operations.
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Company Formations & License Classes

Dubai Industrial City offers corporate structures suited to individual entrepreneurs, multiple partners, or foreign corporate groups. Legal formations include Free Zone LLC (FZ-LLC / FZCO) and Branch corporate extensions. Business activities dictate the exact operational license required:

Industrial License For core zone activities including manufacturing, physical processing, and product assembly.
Logistics License For large-scale warehousing, complex distribution networks, and supply-chain management.
Trading License Authorizes the secure import, cross-border export, and commercial wholesale distribution of goods.
Service License Tailored explicitly for industrial support operations and related commercial services.

All entities 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, and can coordinate with our corporate tax team where needed.

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Physical Facilities & Assets

Providing the full matrix of scalable industrial infrastructure:

  • Industrial Land Plots: Long-term strategic leases for constructing purpose-built factories and specialized industrial facilities.
  • Pre-Built Warehouses: Ready-to-use structural units optimized for immediate storage, light manufacturing, and distribution.
  • Labour Accommodation: Modern, high-capacity on-site worker housing configured specifically for large operational workforces.
  • Offices & Showrooms: Supporting physical spaces for commercial administration and product exhibition.
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Visa Quota & Labor Frameworks

Your visa quota is linked directly to your leased facility and package, with the zone's on-site labor accommodation robustly supporting extensive workforces. We systematically process:

Investor & Partner Visas
Employment & Labour Visas
Family Sponsorship Streams
Long-Term Golden Visas
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Dubai Industrial City Setup Process

We manage each stage with the free zone authority on your behalf.

01. Activity Consultation
We confirm your exact industrial activities, corporate legal structure, and license selections.
02. Name & Initial Approvals
We secure your desired company name and navigate preliminary regulatory approvals.
03. Land & Asset Allocation
We match your project parameters to industrial land, pre-built warehouses, and worker accommodation.
04. Documentation Assembly
We prepare, review, and formally submit your application and incorporation dossiers.
05. License Issuance
Dubai Industrial City issues your trade license and official incorporation certificate.
06. Immigration & Establishment
We process the establishment card, investor, staff, and labour visas, Emirates ID, and medicals.
07. CORPORATE BANK ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION — We introduce you to our banking partners and actively assist with your formal corporate bank account application.
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Documents Required for Setup

The core tracking list below outlines standard criteria. A tailored checklist is provided following your consultation.

Individual Shareholder Corporate Shareholder Branch Company
  • Passport copy of each shareholder and director.
  • UAE visa and Emirates ID copy for residents, or the entry-stamp page.
  • Recent passport-size photograph.
  • Proof of residential address, such as a utility bill or bank statement.
  • Completed application form and a detailed business or project plan for industrial activities.
  • Certificate of incorporation of the parent company.
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association.
  • Board resolution approving the Dubai Industrial City incorporation.
  • Register of directors and shareholders.
  • Passport copies of directors and authorized signatories.
  • Corporate documents properly attested and legalized for use in the UAE.
  • Parent company trade license and core incorporation documents.
  • Board resolution to open a branch and formally appoint a manager.
  • Power of attorney issued for the branch manager.
  • Audited financial statements of the parent company, where requested.
  • Attested and legalized corporate documents.
[ESTIMATED TIMELINES]
Licensing & Asset Deployment
Licensing is typically completed within 5 to 10 business days once documents are in order, though land allocation and facility fit-out for larger industrial projects take longer to plan and execute. Visa and Emirates ID processing usually takes an additional 2 to 3 weeks.
[COST CONSIDERATIONS]
Space-Driven Valuation Parameters
As a land-and-facility-led industrial zone, costs are driven primarily by the space you require — land plot, warehouse or unit — together with labor accommodation, the license and the visa quota. Contact us for a personalized, all-inclusive quote with no hidden charges.
Why Choose Legacy Partners

Direct free zone experience that guarantees swift deployment within Dubai's industrial sectors.

Direct Free Zone Experience
We manage Dubai Industrial City registrations, land, facilities and approvals daily.
End-to-End Service
Licensing, facility logistics, labor accommodation, visas and bank-account introductions under one roof.
Transparent Pricing
Clear, all-inclusive packages with absolutely no surprise invoices or hidden corporate charges.
Multilingual Advisors
A single dedicated point of contact throughout your entire industrial setup journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dubai Industrial City is one of the largest manufacturing and logistics zones in the region, part of the TECOM Group, offering industrial land, warehousing, factories and on-site worker accommodation.

It is ideal for manufacturing, heavy industry and large-scale logistics — including food and beverage, machinery, transport equipment, base metals, chemicals and mineral products.

Yes. The zone provides on-site labour accommodation, which is a major advantage for industrial businesses with large workforces.

Yes. Companies allow 100% foreign ownership with no local partner, plus 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.

Dubai Industrial City offers industrial land plots, pre-built warehouses, labour accommodation, offices and showrooms.

Yes. Its position along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, with access to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport, supports both production and distribution.

Licensing typically takes 5 to 10 business days, though land allocation and facility fit-out for larger projects take longer. Visas and Emirates ID add about 2 to 3 weeks.
[REGIONAL COMPLIANCE ROUTER]

Compare your options on our main Company Formation in UAE hub, or explore other industrial and logistics free zones — JAFZA, Dubai South, KIZAD and RAKEZ. For post-setup support, see our Corporate Tax, VAT, Audit, Accounting, Trademark and Business Advisory services.

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