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This company can engage in the providing computer systems analysis, developing software for the facilities involved in education and training process, including analyzing user needs and problems, providing consultancy on optimal economical solutions and the necessary programs for their implementation. The activity can also include software installation, testing, and maintenance.
The following business activity has been selected for the DMCC company setup:
Depending on the chosen package, the company can engage in up to three or six business activity types under one license without additional fees. This is provided that the codes for these activities share the same first two digits.
No additional approvals are required to register a company conducting this business activity.
The minimum share capital required for this company is AED 50,000. It must be contributed within 90 days of obtaining the license.
If a shareholder plans to obtain an investor visa, his/her share in the share capital must be at least AED 50,000.
Entrepreneurs can open corporate accounts in traditional banks with physical branches, as well as in digital banks and payment systems.
When choosing a bank to open a corporate account, consider the following: service level, fees, available currencies, online banking performance, bank reputation, as well as other conditions that may be important for your business.
Successfully opening a corporate bank account requires a well-prepared documentation package, which may vary depending on the specific requirements of each bank. Documents submitted incorrectly or incompletely may negatively affect the bank's final decision in processing the application.
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) is a free economic zone (free zone) established in 2002 in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE. Located in the modern district of Jumeirah Lake Towers, DMCC has established itself as a global leader in the trade of commodities, including gold, diamonds, metals, energy resources, and agricultural products. The free zone also attracts companies from professional services, technology, and innovation sectors, providing them with favorable conditions for growth and development.
The free zone offers companies access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including modern office spaces, specialized warehousing complexes, trading platforms, and digital solutions for commodity trading. Businesses registered in DMCC are permitted to operate both within the free zone and beyond the UAE.
DMCC issues the following types of business licenses:
The strong reputation of DMCC and its status as a global business hub attract leading financial institutions, trading companies, and industrial enterprises, creating a dynamic ecosystem for business operations. With its strategic location, innovative approaches, and integration with global markets, DMCC serves as the ideal platform for companies aiming for global success and strengthening their positions on the international stage.
The DMCC company registration provides various benefits and opportunities for entrepreneurs:
The UAE imposes a variety of taxes and fees that regulate the financial activities of both legal entities and individuals. Below are the main ones:
DMCC offers the following main types of UAE resident visas for foreign investors and company employees:
The UAE has several taxes and fees that regulate the financial activities of both legal entities and individuals. Below are the main ones.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Since January 1, 2018, the UAE has implemented a VAT rate of 5%, which applies to most goods and services and is charged to companies operating within the country, except for those registered in designated zones.
A Designated Zone is a territory within a free zone that is treated as outside the UAE for tax purposes, allowing goods to be exempt from taxation, provided certain criteria are met. The main taxation rules in Designated Zones are as follows:
The Designated Zones are listed in the Cabinet Decision to Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT).
Goods moved between or within Designated Zones are not subject to tax.
The export and import of goods between a Designated Zone and a foreign company are also not subject to tax.
For local companies and those registered in Non-Designated Zones (free zones not included in the Designated Zones list), the standard tax rules set forth in the Federal Decree-Law on VAT apply.
Companies with an annual turnover exceeding AED 375,000 are required to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as VAT taxpayers.
Companies with a turnover between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 may register on a voluntary basis.
Companies can offset VAT paid on purchases of goods and services (input VAT) against the VAT they collect on sales (output VAT), shifting the tax burden to the final consumer.
Some goods and services may be exempt from VAT or taxed at a 0% rate, such as international transportation, educational, and medical services.
Corporate Tax
As of June 1, 2023, the UAE has introduced a corporate tax at a rate of 9%, levied on the taxable net profit of companies with income exceeding AED 375,000.
A 0% rate is applied to taxable income not exceeding AED 375,000.
Charitable, non-profit organizations and medical institutions are fully exempt from corporate tax.
Personal Income Tax
In the UAE, personal income is not subject to taxation.
UAE citizens and residents are exempt from paying taxes on their personal income, including salaries, interest, dividends, inheritances, gifts, luxury goods, and capital gains.
Local Taxes and Fees
Excise Tax
Since October 1, 2017, the UAE has introduced an excise tax aimed at reducing the consumption of harmful products and funding healthcare initiatives. The tax applies to alcohol, tobacco products, and beverages containing added sugar, including energy drinks and carbonated beverages.Excise tax rates vary depending on the product category:
50% on carbonated drinks (excluding mineral water)
100% on tobacco products
100% on energy drinks
100% on electronic smoking devices and liquids used for them
50% on products containing added sugar or sweeteners.
Companies dealing with excise goods must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), submit monthly declarations, and maintain records. Excise tax is paid upon the import, production, or release of goods for consumption in the UAE.
Customs Duties
Custom duties in the UAE are applied to most imported goods at a standard rate of 5% of the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF). Exceptions include certain categories of goods, such as medicines and food products, which may be exempt from duties or subject to a reduced rate.
Goods imported into UAE free zones are generally not subject to customs duties as long as they remain within these zones. However, when such goods are transferred to the UAE mainland, standard duties apply.
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