Dubai Internet City Business Setup
Dubai Internet City (DIC) is the Middle East’s largest technology free zone. It is home to more than 3,000 companies and around 30,000 professionals.If you want to set up a tech company in Dubai, DIC gives you the right address, the right infrastructure, and a community of global names like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco.
Licence Type Review
Choose the right licence for your business activity.
Company Structure
Understand the best legal entity for your business.
Workspace Guidance
Choose between office space, co-working or flexible workspace options.
Document Support
Shareholder details, KYC documents and business activities reviewed before submission.
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Why ChooseDubai Internet City for Your Business
Dubai Internet City was established in 1999 as a strategic base for technology companies targeting Dubai, the Middle East, and global emerging markets. Today it is the region’s leading tech hub and one of TECOM Group’s most important business districts.
DIC is not just a free zone. It is an active ecosystem where technology companies build, grow, and scale. It contributes approximately 65% of Dubai’s ICT GDP and keeps growing. Over the past 15 years, DIC has contributed AED 100 billion to Dubai’s GDP, making it one of the most successful business districts in the region.
In December 2025, TECOM Group announced the launch of Phase 4 of the Innovation Hub at Dubai Internet City, a AED 615 million development that will add 263,000 square feet of Grade-A office space to meet rising demand from global companies.
Key Advantages
DIC at a Glance
- 100% foreign company ownership
- 0% corporate tax on qualifying income
- No restrictions on moving capital or profits
- Access to over 3,000 established tech companies in one location
- Around 30,000 professionals working in the area
- Home to Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco
- Strong digital infrastructure and high-speed connectivity
- Support for AI, cybersecurity, cloud, fintech, software, and digital media
- Flexible commercial spaces, co-working options, and light industrial units
- Located along Sheikh Zayed Road — accessible by metro and road
- Close to Knowledge Park, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina
Why Dubai Internet City Is a Strong Business Choice
DIC offers more than just a registered address. It gives your company a recognised identity in the global tech market, access to government services, and a community of industry leaders.
Dubai Internet City: Key Facts
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Business Setup in Dubai Internet City: Our Process
We make the setup process straightforward. We start by reviewing your business model and end with a company that is properly formed, licensed, and ready to operate.
Licence Type Review
We review whether your activity fits a technology, e-commerce, freelance, media, or general commercial licence. DIC supports a wide range of activities including AI, software, cloud, fintech, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and more.
Company Structure Planning
We help you choose between a Free Zone Company (FZC), Free Zone Establishment (FZE), or a branch of an existing foreign company. Each option has different shareholder and ownership requirements.
Workspace Selection
DIC offers commercial offices, co-working desks, D/Quarters flexible spaces, in5 innovation centres for startups, light industrial units, and warehouse options. We guide you to the right fit based on your team size and activity.
Document Preparation
Our team reviews passport copies, shareholder details, proposed company names, business activity descriptions, KYC records, and any parent company documents before submission.
Application and Approval
We coordinate the authority filing, track your application, respond to queries, and guide you through the lease signing and payment stages until your licence is issued.
Post-Licence Support
After approval, we help you with bank account opening, accounting setup, VAT registration if required, visa applications, payroll, and annual renewal planning.
Documents You Will Need
Bestax helps you organise your documents and prepare a complete application file before submission. This reduces the chance of delays or correction requests.
Passport copies of all shareholders and directors
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Verifies the identity of every shareholder and director before your DIC company registration.
UAE visa copy, if available
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Confirms your current UAE immigration status when applying, where applicable.
Emirates ID, if available
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Used for identity verification if you already reside in the United Arab Emirates.
Proposed company names (minimum 3 options)
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Three or more name choices submitted for trade-name reservation and authority approval.
Detailed business activity description
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Clearly defines the approved technology activities your DIC company will legally perform.
Shareholder and director information
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Ownership and management particulars used to structure and register your company correctly.
KYC and UBO declaration
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Know-your-customer and ultimate beneficial owner details required for regulatory compliance.
Parent company documents, if applicable
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Attested corporate documents establishing the parent entity when registering a branch.
Office or workspace preference
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Your chosen office, co-working desk or flexible space fixing the licence address.
Contact and address details
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Current contact information and address used for official correspondence and registration records.
No Objection Certificate (NOC), if required
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Employer or authority consent permitting UAE residents to hold a shareholding role.
Why Work With Bestax for Your DIC Company Setup?
Setting up in Dubai Internet City involves more than choosing a licence. You need to get the right activity, the right entity structure, the correct documents, and a clear plan for visa, banking, and compliance from day one.
Bestax helps you make these decisions with clear advice, so your company is formed correctly and you know exactly what to expect for accounting, corporate tax, VAT, payroll, and future renewals.
Activity and Licence Review
We match your business model with the right activity and licence route before you file.
Document Accuracy
Our team checks your application details to reduce avoidable errors, delays, and rejection risks.
Cost and Workspace Clarity
We help you understand the full cost picture, licence fees, visa costs, lease terms, and renewal timelines before you commit.
Compliance Support
After your company is formed, we can support accounting, VAT, corporate tax, payroll, bookkeeping and annual filing needs.
When Should You Start Your DIC Application?
You should begin once your business activity, ownership structure, budget, visa requirements, and workspace preference are reasonably clear. Starting with a complete picture saves time and avoids costly changes during the process.
Start Planning When You Have:
- A confirmed business activity
- Passport copies ready
- Shareholder details available
- Company name options prepared
- Licence type in mind
- Office or workspace preference decided
- Visa requirements planned
- Budget range prepared
- KYC information ready
- Banking documents to prepare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubai Internet City?
Dubai Internet City is a technology free zone established in 1999. It is the largest tech hub in the Middle East and is managed by TECOM Group. Companies operating here benefit from 100% foreign ownership, a zero-tax environment on qualifying income, and access to a large community of global tech businesses.
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