The Dubai World Trade Centre, the inaugural towering landmark of the city, stands as a premier global business nucleus, presenting enticing advantages for enterprises aiming for international visibility and reliability in the area. It furnishes an extensive array of amenities, encompassing event coordination, promotional activities, technological solutions, and security services.
Located at the center of Dubai, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is a renowned and highly regarded venue for hosting international trade shows, conferences, and various business events. It is a preferred option for businesses seeking to organize diverse events in the city. DWTC hosts prominent multinational corporations like Shell, FedEx, General Motors, and Halliburton.
Dubai World Trade Centre is located just 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, giving easy access to different locations in Dubai.
It is in proximity to Burj Khalifa, the Emirates Towers, and the Dubai International Financial Center. Dubai World Trade Centre has established itself as a premier platform for renowned global events. It annually plays host to over 500 prestigious international trade fairs, exhibitions, and conventions, attracting more than 3 million visitors from around the world.
Companies already holding a valid license issued by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) can extend their reach and access the advantages of Dubai World Trade Centre's free zone by obtaining a business operating permit. However, to maintain this permit and continue operating within the free zone, their activities there must strictly adhere to the scope of their original DED license.
The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority recognizes the needs of its members. By allowing license and permit holders to sub-lease their premises, they unlock the flexibility to manage their workspace efficiently. This policy can be particularly beneficial for companies downsizing or experiencing temporary fluctuations in space requirements. It also allows established businesses to contribute to the Free Zone's vibrancy by bringing in new members.
On top of the ownership and financial freedom, this location boasts a haven for tax efficiency. Personal income tax is a thing of the past, allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned profits. For corporate operations, a low 9% corporate income tax rate (if applicable) keeps your overhead manageable.
This type of structure can register a branch in DWTC free zone without any capital investment. The branch must register with the same activities as the parent company.
This type of entity has a minimum of 2 or more shareholders (can be an individual or a corporate shareholder).
This entity has one single shareholder (can be an individual or a corporate shareholder), holding 100% of the company shares.
(covers all Limited Liability Companies in the UAE) – a legal entity wherein the liability of its shareholders is limited to the value of the share capital they hold in the company.
The steps are quite simple. Here’s how to open your company in the DWTC
The free zone allows for a wide range of businesses to be set up with ease. Pick out the specific activities you wish to conduct, and we’ll help you choose the ideal DWTC license type and setup option.
The business name for your Dubai World Trade Centre company must not already be in use by another firm. It also should not reference anything political or religious. Thus, it’s best to have at least a few options ready for a more hassle-free name registration process.
Prepare the DWTC license requirements needed for the entity type you’ve chosen and submit these to the Free Zone authority. They’ll examine your documents, get in touch for any discrepancies, and approve the license should you meet all the necessary criteria.
You may opt to open an account with either a local or an international UAE bank. Our team of experts will help you choose the best bank for your needs and guide you through the whole process.
The next crucial step will be to secure DWTC visas for your team, so you can begin your operations. We will be happy to assist you with the needed documents and the application process.