DUBAI SILICON OASIS (DSO)

Our Commitment

Your Company in Dubai Silicon Oasis formed within 12 working days. *
Competitive and transparent pricing
Complete confidentiality
UAE Residency Visa for you and family members
Setting up your company with a bank account including eBanking and debit card

Dubai Silicon Oasis Company Main Characteristics:

Company type	Free Zone Company
Governing corporate legislation	Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Information published relating to company officers	No names are disclosed
Confidentiality	Complete confidentiality
Accounting requirement	Every company shall keep accounting records, which are sufficient to show and explain its transactions
Taxation	No corporate taxes
Legislation	Free Zone Companies Regulation
Standard currency	UAE Dirhams pegged to USD
Time to form	12 working days
Communication	Efficient communication
Local sponsor requirement	Not needed
Foreigner ownership	100%
Residence visa issuance	Residence Visa issued
Number of directors needed	A minimum of one director

Type of License:

Service Licence:
Specific services can be undertaken with this license type.
Trade Licence:
The import/export and distribution of specifically mentioned products can be undertaken with this license.
Industrial Licence:
Importing raw materials, manufacturing, processing, assembly, and packaging of all specified and approved products can be undertaken with this license.
Business Operation Permit:
This is a special permit for companies operating in the Administrative Zone of DSOA using a licence that has already been issued by Dubai Economic Department (DED).
Entrepreneurial Business Licence:
This licence is only available to existing members of DSO's incubator programme and involves a subsidised licence in return for a small percentage in the business. This is set up as an aid to young and upcoming entrepreneurs and gives them access to a respectable free zone and its services.

The following company types are available to incorporate:

Branch
Whether in the UAE or abroad, businesses are able to register its branch in the Dubai Silicon Oasis. The activity of the branch must correspond directly to the business activity of the head office.
Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
An FZE is a legal entity incorporated/registered by a single shareholder.
Free Zone Company (FZCO)
An FZCO is a legal entity incorporated/registered with a minimum of two shareholders.

Information concerning Dubai Silicon Oasis

Set up in 2005, DSO is a government owned Free Zone, spanning 7.2 million square metres. The infrastructure is state-of-the-art and it offers strong incentives for businesses. The Free Zone boasts a three-tier data centre. There is also a good access established for technical and engineering professionals.