DWC or better known as Dubai South, opened its doors for business in 2006 and since then it has become one of the most successful Free Zones in Dubai and most importantly offering the most cost-effective packages in town! DWC is one of the most exciting free zones to emerge in Dubai and is attracting huge international attention.

Dubai South is an Aerotropolis, home of the Al Maktoum airport – the largest airport in the world-in the making. The 140 km2 of land surrounding the free zone, boost a futuristic design in line with its vision of diversification in the future, connecting all major city routes within and outside Dubai as a logistics platform with its air transport facilities and upcoming rail and port.

Dubai South is the site of EXPO 2020 which is set to be one of the biggest business events that the region has ever seen!

DWC has kept its process simplified, costs are relatively low and provides an incredibly business friendly environment with world class infrastructure.

Why DWC?

1. There are number of steps that need to be undertaken, some complex, some less so. The first thing to do is choose your business activity. From here you’ll need to decide on your company name, complete and file your registration paperwork with the relevant authorities, open a bank account, and apply for any visas that may be required. However, the specifics of this process will depend on the type of license you are applying for and the kind of business you wish to run. That’s why before starting any of these steps, the first port of call should be BS Consulting as our experts will guide you through every part of the process, ultimately ensuring the entire application requires your least involvement and just a few hours of your time.
2. Location: This is one of the biggest advantages. Not only does Dubai’s location make it the ideal place to do business with both east and west, but Dubai South Free Zone itself could not be more perfectly placed within that. As well as being the site of Expo 2020, Dubai South is also in prime location for access by land, sea or air – on the Sheikh Zayed Road, connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and directly linked to both the Jebel Ali Sea Port and Al Maktoum International Airport.
3. Affordability: This is of course important to businesses of all sizes. However, as one of the most cost-effective free zones in the emirate, Dubai South Free Zone is increasingly popular with individuals and smaller companies looking to get the big business advantages of a free zone on a small business budget.
4. Visas with a flexi-desk option: Another major advantage of Dubai South Free Zone for entrepreneurs and small business owners is that it allows up to three visas without the need for physical office space – depending on the business activity. Entrepreneurs need only take on a flexi-desk package – offering flexible access to desk space and other office services such as conference room hire and reception cover.
5. Business Setup/Company formation in DWC Dubai can be either of the following two types of companies:
   • A newly established company (DWC LLC) in DWC Dubai free zone. An independent legal entity that can be owned by individual or corporate shareholders;
   • Branch Office of a Local/Foreign Company. The license allows an existing local or foreign company to open a representative office or branch within the Free Zone. The branch will be legally dependent on the parent company.
6. Setup: Dubai South’s incorporation process is quite straightforward, and it offers many other advantages. It consists of the pre-approval stage, visit to the free zone for passport and signature verification and finally the registration and licensing stage. The process is also notably fast-taking up to ten working days from start to finish.
7. Documents required to setup a DWC company are generally the following:
   • 3 proposed company names in order of preference;
   • Consultant’s Appointment Letter;
   • Colored passport copies of the shareholder and other officers of the company;
   • Proof of Address;
   • Various application forms;
   • Physical presence of Shareholder is required after initial approval.
   All documents will be prepared by us, you only need to sign them.
8. Share capital is not required like in other Dubai Free Zones which combined with the low fees make it a highly cost-effective choice.
9. Corporate Bank Account. We will assist you every step of the way, until your bank account is open, activated and fully operational.
10. Auditing is required only on the second year of company renewal.
11. Dependents Dubai South Free Zone doesn’t only make it easy to get your own visa in place, it’s very simple for entrepreneurs to sponsor family and employees for their own residence visas too. Whether you require a visa for your staff, spouse, child, maid or driver, the process is made up of four straightforward stages: entry permit, status adjustment, a medical fitness test, then Emirates ID registration and visa stamping. So with this in mind, it’s a good idea to get advice from an expert in setting up UAE free zone businesses – to ensure that before you start an application, both you (and those you’re hoping to sponsor) meet all of the entry criteria.

    Overall advantages and benefits of DWC:

    • 100% foreign ownership allowed
    • 100% of repatriation of capital & profits
    • 100% personal income tax exemption
    • 0% taxes
    • 0% import or export duties
    • No currency restrictions
    • Access to global markets via air, land and sea
    For more information on registering a DWC company please contact our specialist business advisers who will provide complete guidance and assistance.