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Dubai Knowledge Village Free Zone
Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) is the world’s only free zone in the city of Dubai which is completely into human resource management, professional learning, and educational intelligence. It was established in the year 2003 by TECOM group. This free zone aims to develop the talent pool in the region and make the UAE a knowledge-based economy. With over 450 business partners, DKV aims to establish itself as a trusted business partner and a center of excellence for business development.
The license enjoys the following characteristics:
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Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE![]()
Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to set up your company (providing a POA)![]()
No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the authority![]()
External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities
Why DKV Free Zone:
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100% foreign ownership![]()
100% exemption on corporate and personal income tax![]()
100% repatriation of capital and profits![]()
Investors can open bank accounts locally and internationally![]()
Complete confidentiality
100% foreign ownershipTypes of license:
Commercial License
A trade license allows the holder to carry out trading activities including import, export, re-export, distribution, and storage of specific products.
Services License
A service license is geared towards service-oriented businesses and enables an entity to provide services specified in the license.
Free lance permit
Freelancing is providing products or services in your own name.
Branch
An existing company can set up their branch office which is legally dependent on the parent company.
Documents Required
for a free zone company formation
Colored passport copy , Colored entry stamp copy , Copy of tourist visa if applicable , Address proof in home countryAdditional documents may be needed at any point during the incorporation process at the discretion of the license issuing authority
5 Easy Steps to Uae Company Formation
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
SFM Dubai provides complimentary UAE and Dubai company formation consultation to existing and potential clients.
Select your Company Type
We offer many company formation options here in the UAE for Onshore, Offshore and Free Zone companies.
Get a License Notification
Company formation application process begins once all necessary documents are acquired.
Start your Residency Process
Following your Dubai Company's registration, the authorities will process and stamp your UAE residency permit.
Rapid Bank Account Opening
At SFM, we feel it’s vital that a company holds corporate onshore or offshore bank account.
A few numbers and words about SFM...
SFM was founded in Geneva and Dubai in 2006 as a Corporate and Trust service provider, offering incorporation services across 25+ different jurisdictions. Over the years, we have expanded and opened office in the Seychelles. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs across the world prosper by facilitating the creation of robust corporate structures. This has not changed since we started in 2006. We continue to utilize technology to provide an efficient and outstanding service to all our clients.
While the core of our service remains company formation, we offer a multitude of ancillary services such as bank account opening, accounting & auditing and the provision of professional company officers. Backed by our regulated licenses and extensive experience in financial services, SFM experts have successfully assisted thousands of entrepreneurs to incorporate companies to expand their existing businesses or start new ventures.
SFM has received numerous awards by different authorities (both governmental and private), which strengthens our position as the world’s leading online company formation provider.
