Decide on the type of media or creative activity you wish to undertake in Shams and ensure it aligns with the available licenses.
Select the appropriate legal entity for your business, such as a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) or a Free Zone Company (FZCO).
Prepare all necessary documents, including passport copies, proof of address, business plan, and any specific documents required for your chosen business activity.
Complete the application form and submit all the required documents to Shams Free Zone for company registration.
Dubai South, a key business destination in the UAE, is part of the Dubai World Central (DWC) initiative, dedicated to fulfilling diverse business requirements. Positioned as a global transport hub, it prioritizes aviation and logistics sectors.
Dubai South provides comprehensive services including business incubation, free zone licensing, value-added services, and access to strategic partnerships, making it an optimal choice for entrepreneurs leveraging its UAE connectivity.
Home to Al Maktoum International Airport, set to be the world’s largest, Dubai South is a prime location for businesses aiming for global reach.
With a great service, Dubai South is also home multiple benefits. Some of the advantages that local and foreign entrepreneurs find are:
DACC, Dubai South's regulatory authority, provides diverse licenses tailored to various industries and company needs. As an optimal business destination, Dubai South accommodates startups and established firms alike. We extend free guidance to potential investors, facilitating business growth through swift and effective setup services.
Permits the holder to conduct designated aviation-related services.
Permits defined logistics services: storage, transport, distribution, sorting, forwarding, clearing, order, inventory.
Enables defined light manufacturing: blending, mixing, purifying, assembling, repacking, wrapping.
Choose a legal form for your business which could be LLC or branch company. Each has its pros and cons. It is important to carefully identify the type. You also need to create a framework where you need to identify the type of business activities and thus a trade license.
Both the documents are important as far as business setup is concerned
One you are done with all the documentation and submitted it, you will get a certificate of registration. This will help you in opening a bank account. It is to be noted that it will take a week or two to get the certificate.
Once you are done with all the documentation, you will have to create an office space in Dubai South.
After submitting all the documents and finalizing the office space, you will need to create a corporate bank account. This document will help in all the transactions that will take place in the future.
