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DWC / Dubai South Free Zone Company Formation

Set up your Dubai South business with support for company formation, licensed activities, premises, visa arrangements and ongoing corporate administration.

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A Dubai South base for your international business

DWC, historically Dubai World Central, is now commonly known as Dubai South. Its business environment connects trading, services, technology and logistics operations with the wider Al Maktoum International Airport development.

01 / OWNERSHIP

100% foreign ownership

International investors can establish a wholly foreign-owned free-zone business. We help review the ownership structure and the appropriate company or branch route.

02 / BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Licence matched to your business

Select activities for your actual operations, including trading, consultancy or services. Logistics, industrial, aviation and other specialised activities may require additional approvals.

03 / FACILITIES

Workspace & operational needs

Choose the office or facility arrangement appropriate to your licence, staffing and operations. Premises, visa capacity and annual costs depend on the selected package.

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Corporate tax: 0% is conditional

A Qualifying Free Zone Person can benefit from 0% Corporate Tax on Qualifying Income. This requires meeting the federal conditions, including substance, transfer-pricing compliance and audited financial statements. Free-zone incorporation alone does not exempt all income or remove accounting and filing obligations.

Before incorporation

Documents and company information

We confirm the legal form, share capital, officer requirements and checklist for the selected Dubai South company, activity and facility package.

Identity & ownership

  • Passport and identification documents for shareholders, management and beneficial owners
  • Recent proof of residential address
  • Ownership chart identifying the ultimate beneficial owners
  • Corporate registry documents and resolutions for corporate shareholders or a branch

Business & registration

  • Proposed company name, legal form and licensed activities
  • Business profile and plan, including expected markets and transactions
  • Facility requirements and proposed visa allocation
  • Application forms, constitutional documents and any requested financial or source-of-funds evidence
Secure Document Submission

Please do not send identity documents by regular email. BRIS GROUP will provide instructions for submitting the required documents securely. Foreign corporate documents may require notarisation and attestation.

Compliance & Client Confidentiality

BRIS GROUP is supervised by HMRC for anti-money laundering purposes (registration number XRML00000101312) and is registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Client onboarding includes identity verification and due diligence.

How it works

A clear incorporation process

From the first enquiry to the agreed post-incorporation services, we help coordinate the practical steps.

01

Enquiry

Confirm activities, shareholders, company type, facility and visa requirements.

02

Review

We confirm the proposed scope, application checklist and personalised quotation.

03

Documentation

Complete onboarding, corporate documents, approvals and the facility arrangements.

04

Registration

Coordinate incorporation and licensing, followed by agreed banking, visa and compliance support.

Corporate services

Services and fees

DWC / Dubai South costs depend on the licence, activities, facility, visa allocation and services selected. We prepare an individual quotation showing initial setup costs separately from recurring fees.

Company formation
Tailored quotation

Company structure and activity review, application documents, registration and licensing coordination, with premises arrangements and agreed optional banking or visa assistance.

Annual maintenance
Quoted individually

Licence and facility renewals, corporate updates and agreed administration. Accounting, audit, tax, immigration and other support are identified separately.

Your quotation confirms professional fees, authority charges, premises and any optional or third-party services.

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BRIS GROUP resources

DWC / Dubai South — About BRIS GROUP & Client Guide

Meet BRIS GROUP through our general company introduction, then explore the separate DWC / Dubai South Client Guide.

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About BRIS GROUP — International Company Formation

An introduction to BRIS GROUP and our international company formation services. For Dubai South requirements, read the Client Guide alongside.

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DWC / Dubai South Free Zone Company — Client Guide

Review the key considerations before establishing and maintaining your Dubai South company:

  • Company structures and ownership
  • Licensing, facilities and incorporation documents
  • Corporate Tax and qualifying free-zone treatment
  • Banking, accounting, audit and annual compliance
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Frequently asked questions

Questions before you begin

Is DWC Free Zone the same as Dubai South?

Dubai World Central (DWC) is the historical name commonly used for this business location. Current branding is Dubai South; DWC terminology also continues in official registration and company contexts.

Can foreign investors own the company in full?

Yes. Dubai South permits 100% foreign ownership. The proposed legal form, ownership and licensed activities should be reviewed before the application.

What capital and officer requirements apply?

These should be checked for the selected legal form and current application route. We confirm the capital, management appointments and supporting documents before incorporation rather than applying one figure to every setup.

Is a Dubai South company automatically tax-free?

No. The 0% Free Zone Corporate Tax rate applies to Qualifying Income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person that meets the federal conditions. Incorporation or having overseas customers alone does not make all income tax-free.

Can BRIS GROUP help with banking and visas?

We can coordinate the agreed visa support and assist with the corporate banking documentation. Visa capacity depends on the selected setup; banks and authorities make their own approval decisions.

What ongoing compliance should I budget for?

Plan for licence and premises renewals, company and beneficial-owner updates, accounting and applicable tax filings. Dubai South’s published FAQ requires independent UAE-licensed auditors and annual audited financial statements. Audit is also a condition of QFZP treatment.

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General information only, not legal or tax advice. Requirements, tax treatment, approvals and service availability depend on the circumstances of each case.