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How to Register an ICT Business in Dubai Free Zone
How to Register an ICT Business in Dubai Free Zone
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How to Register an ICT Business in Dubai Free Zone
How to Register an ICT Business in Dubai Free Zone
The UAE’s national digital transformation agenda, AI strategy, and smart city programmes have created one of the most commercially active technology markets in the world. Government mandates, enterprise adoption, and a deep pool of regional tech talent make Dubai a genuinely productive base for ICT businesses. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers 112 ICT and technology activities, the broadest technology license category in the free zone, with 100% foreign ownership, no personal income tax, and same-day license issuance.
The UAE’s national digital transformation agenda, AI strategy, and smart city programmes have created one of the most commercially active technology markets in the world. Government mandates, enterprise adoption, and a deep pool of regional tech talent make Dubai a genuinely productive base for ICT businesses. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers 112 ICT and technology activities, the broadest technology license category in the free zone, with 100% foreign ownership, no personal income tax, and same-day license issuance.
The UAE’s national digital transformation agenda, AI strategy, and smart city programmes have created one of the most commercially active technology markets in the world. Government mandates, enterprise adoption, and a deep pool of regional tech talent make Dubai a genuinely productive base for ICT businesses. Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers 112 ICT and technology activities, the broadest technology license category in the free zone, with 100% foreign ownership, no personal income tax, and same-day license issuance.
What Does an ICT Business License Cover?
What Does an ICT Business License Cover?
What Does an ICT Business License Cover?
The ICT license covers software development, IT consultancy, cloud computing and data centres, cybersecurity, mobile app development, film and video production, gaming, digital content services, publishing, telecommunications, and broadcasting. With 112 activities, this is the most comprehensive technology license available at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone. Businesses combining multiple technology disciplines can include all relevant codes under one license at no additional cost for the first five.
The ICT license covers software development, IT consultancy, cloud computing and data centres, cybersecurity, mobile app development, film and video production, gaming, digital content services, publishing, telecommunications, and broadcasting. With 112 activities, this is the most comprehensive technology license available at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone. Businesses combining multiple technology disciplines can include all relevant codes under one license at no additional cost for the first five.
Documents Required
Passport copy for all shareholders
Documents Required
Passport copy for all shareholders
Eligibility
Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership
No prior UAE residency required
No minimum capital deposit
Eligibility
Any nationality, 100% foreign ownership
No prior UAE residency required
No minimum capital deposit
Office Requirements
Flexi-desk included in base package
Business address provided at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone
No physical office required to register
Office Requirements
Flexi-desk included in base package
Business address provided at Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone
No physical office required to register
Third-Party Approvals
Third-Party Approvals
Most ICT activities carry no third-party pre-approval requirement. Content for UAE broadcast distribution may require NMC consideration. Regulated virtual asset services require VARA licensing. Certain cybersecurity activities of classified scope may require additional approval. Confirm your specific activity requirements before applying.
Most ICT activities carry no third-party pre-approval requirement. Content for UAE broadcast distribution may require NMC consideration. Regulated virtual asset services require VARA licensing. Certain cybersecurity activities of classified scope may require additional approval. Confirm your specific activity requirements before applying.
Popular Activities
Popular Activities
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Computer Programming Activities
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Computer Consultancy Activities
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Cloud and Data Centre Services
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Cyber Risk Management Services
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Mobile App Development
6201.97
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Film and Video Production
5913.01
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Gaming Content Production
5911.13
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Digital Content Services
6202.11
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Computer Programming Activities
6201
02
Computer Consultancy Activities
6202.00
03
Cloud and Data Centre Services
6311.97
04
Cyber Risk Management Services
6209.14
05
Mobile App Development
6201.97
06
Film and Video Production
5913.01
07
Gaming Content Production
5911.13
08
Digital Content Services
6202.11