UAE · Free zone
DWTC company setupfrom 20,500 AED
DWTC Free Zone sits in Dubai's business district. It suits consulting, events and virtual assets, with a dedicated regime for crypto companies.
- Starting at
- 20,500 AED
- ≈ $5,580
- License + workspace
- Timeline
- 1-3 weeks
Prices updated
At a glance
- Emirate
- Dubai (World Trade Centre)
- Visas
- By package and office size
- Office
- Workspaces and offices in One Central
- Renewal
- Annual
Service
What's included
- 01Package and activity selection
- 02Trade name check and reservation
- 03Document preparation and filing
- 04License, certificate and articles
- 05Establishment card and visa kick-off
- 06Bank checklist
DWTC
Best fit and trade-offs
Best for
- Consulting in central Dubai
- Crypto under VARA oversight
Consulting, events, virtual assets
Pros
- Central location
- Familiar to banks
Cons
- Above-average price
- Stricter applicant checks
Comparison
Compared with similar free zones
| Free zone | Price | Timeline | Visas | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWTC | from 20,500 AED | 1-3 weeks | By package and office size | Workspaces and offices in One Central |
| DMCC | from 35,500 AED | 2-4 weeks | Based on office size, from 1 visa on a flexi desk | Flexi desk or office in JLT |
| Meydan | from 12,500 AED | 3-7 business days | 0 to 6 visas depending on the package | Virtual office or workspace in Meydan |
| IFZA | from 12,900 AED | 5-10 business days | Packages from 0 to 4 visas, expandable later | Flexi desk included, offices in Dubai Silicon Oasis |
Official website: dwtc.com
How we work
How it works
01. Scoping call
02. Name and activities
03. Documents and filing
04. License and corporate documents
05. Visas and banking
Prices
Pricing
| Service | What's included | From | ≈ USD | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFZALicense + 1 visa allocation | License + 1 visa allocation | 12,900 AED | $3,510 | |
| Meydan Free ZoneLicense, no visas | License, no visas | 12,500 AED | $3,400 | |
| DMCCLicense + flexi desk | License + flexi desk | 35,500 AED | $9,670 | |
| RAKEZBasic license package, no visas | Basic license package, no visas | 6,100 AED | $1,660 | |
| SHAMSMedia license, no visas | Media license, no visas | 5,700 AED | $1,550 | |
| Ajman Free ZoneBasic license package, no visas | Basic license package, no visas | 5,750 AED | $1,570 | |
| DWTC Free ZoneLicense + workspace | License + workspace | 20,500 AED | $5,580 | |
| UAQ FTZLicense, no visas | License, no visas | 5,500 AED | $1,500 |
FAQ
FAQ
01Can I open a crypto company?
Yes, DWTC hosts virtual asset companies once they obtain VARA approval.
02How much is renewal?
Renewal is usually close to the year-one price without one-off registration fees. We quote it upfront.
03Do I need to visit the UAE?
Company registration is remote. The visa requires a visit for the medical test and biometrics, usually 3-5 days.
04Can I switch zones later?
You can re-domicile or open a new company. It costs more than choosing right first time, so we compare options upfront.
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