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DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre): company setup cost, visas and office (2026)
Official prices and rules for a DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) company, checked 2026-10-19.
Key facts
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Licence (no visa)
- AED 35,000
- First visa
- AED 5,000*
- Office
- flexi-desk included in the first-year estimate
- Setup time
- about 10 working days
Best for
Trading, commodities and holding companies that need a premium Dubai (JLT) address and bank credibility.
- DMCC estimates the first year at AED 35,000–50,000 including licence, registration and a flexi-desk: registration from AED 9,000 (one-time), annual licence AED 10,000–50,000, share capital about AED 50,000 (refundable).
- Visa government fees about AED 4,000–6,000 per person according to third-party guides.
Sources
First-year cost calculator
- Licence
- AED 35,000
- Visas
- AED 5,000*
- Estimated first year
- AED 40,650
An estimate from published prices; your quote may differ. * = third-party figure.
After the licence: what you still need
Each step is optional. We pass your contact only to one provider for the step you choose, and only with your consent.
Business bank account
A local account is required to trade; banks run their own compliance checks.
Medical insurance
Mandatory for every residence visa in Dubai; the basic DHA plan is about AED 550–750 a year.*
Hiring staff
Hire in the UAE or abroad through an employer-of-record service.
Accountant
Bookkeeping, 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000 profit, VAT registration.
Office or business address
Offices, co-working and virtual offices in Dubai from our network.
* blog.wego.com, checked 2026-10-19