Dubai Internet City (DIC) is the Middle East’s largest technology and ICT business community, and the regional home of the world’s leading tech companies. Part of the TECOM Group, DIC brings together global technology firms, software companies, telecoms, digital businesses and startups in one connected ecosystem making it the natural base for technology and internet-led companies entering or scaling in the region.
We manage your DIC setup end to end company structure, license activities, facility selection, registration, visas and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone.
DIC hosts the regional headquarters of many of the world’s most recognisable technology companies, alongside a thriving community of SMEs and startups. Through TECOM’s In5 innovation centres, it also offers dedicated incubation and acceleration support for early-stage tech ventures.
DIC offers distinct legal company structures depending on the number of stakeholders and the operational design of your enterprise. DIC 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 coordinate with our corporate tax teams to keep your structure compliant and tax-efficient.
Structured for one or more shareholders, accommodating individual or corporate entities.
Direct corporate branches of an existing UAE mainland company or international foreign firm.
DIC licenses focus specifically on technology and ICT activities. Common operational activity groups include:
Ideal for technology/software entities, product or SaaS platforms, internet / digital-first setups, and network infrastructure providers.
Your legal visa quota in DIC is linked directly to your chosen office scale and corporate license package.
We manage each stage with the free zone authority on your behalf.
We confirm your business activities and the right DIC licence type.
We reserve your trade name and submit the application to TECOM through the AXS portal.
We compile shareholder and director KYC, attested documents and draft your Articles of Association.
we prepare and submit the formal application and corporate incorporation files.
DIC issues your trade licence and certificate of incorporation.
We process the establishment card, investor and staff visas, Emirates ID and medical, and introduce you to our banking partners.
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Core requirements across corporate variants. A completely customized checklist is provided post-consultation.
A DIC company is typically incorporated within 5 to 7 business days once documents are in order. Visa and Emirates ID processing usually takes an additional 2 to 3 weeks.
DIC is a premium technology hub, with costs reflecting its community, location and facilities. In5 packages offer a more accessible entry point for startups. Total costs depend on license activities, office selection, visa quota, and specialized approvals. Contact us for an all-inclusive quote.
Direct corporate configurations aligned to your technical deployment timelines.
We manage DIC and TECOM registrations, offices and approvals daily.
Licensing, office allocations, visas, and bank introductions under one roof.
Clear, all-inclusive corporate packages with no surprise invoices.
A single dedicated point of contact throughout your formal setup.
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