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Dubai South Free Zone company setup
Dubai South is home to Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City. Its free zone focuses on aviation, logistics and ecommerce.
DBC packages from $5,136 (AED 18,850)
Key facts
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Established
- 2006
- Typical setup time
- 3 to 7 days
- Office in base package
- Flexi desk or office
- Yearly audit
- Not required
- Minimum share capital
- None
- Mainland trading
- No
Standout: Next to Al Maktoum International Airport, with a dedicated ecommerce hub. Official site: www.dubaisouth.ae
DBC package price by visa count
| Licence only, no visa | $5,136 (AED 18,850) |
| Licence and 1 visa | $5,845 (AED 21,450) |
| Licence and 2 visas | $7,084 (AED 26,000) |
| Licence and 3 visas | $8,324 (AED 30,550) |
| Licence and 4 visas | $9,564 (AED 35,100) |
Year 1 setup estimates. The final price depends on your office package and add ons. Use the cost calculator for an itemised quote.
Who Dubai South suits
- Logistics and freight businesses
- Ecommerce sellers who ship from the UAE
- Aviation related businesses
What to check first
- Location is in the south of Dubai, far from the older business districts.
- No direct mainland trading from the free zone licence.
Setting up in Dubai South?
Book a free discovery call. Tell us your activity and visa needs and we will confirm whether this zone fits, and what it will cost.