The registration process for your company in Dubai Internet City depends on the chosen business entity type.

Here is a list of the initial documents required:

1. Business Plan
2. Passport
3. Personal bank statement for the last 3 months (required for Lebanese and Syrian Nationals)

The DMC registration process involves several stages:

1. Initial approval: 5 days
2. Leasing of an office
3. Payment
4. Registration: 6 days

COMPANY RENEWAL

If you are not present in Dubai, your representative can handle the company renewal process. The procedure includes:

1. Renewal of the office lease
2. Renewal of the license

RESIDENCE VISAS IN DUBAI INTERNET CITY

Dubai Internet City offers various visa packages based on the type of office space chosen. Once the business license is issued, the resident visa process is straightforward and involves:

1. Establishment card of the company
2. Entry permit
3. Status adjustment
4. Medical test
5. Emirates ID
6. Resident Visa Stamping in the passport

SPONSORSHIP OF DEPENDENTS

To sponsor dependents under your visa, you will need the following documents:

• Marriage certificate (attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UAE and legally translated to Arabic)
• Birth certificate (for your child) – (attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UAE and legally translated to Arabic)
• Tenancy contract for an apartment in UAE

As the title implies, Dubai Internet City is a haven for tech-based businesses. IT companies, from startups to multinational giants, have the opportunity to showcase their products and services, and engage with some of the world’s leading technology corporations, as well as numerous regional tech enterprises.

It is particularly recommended for individuals from countries often considered high-risk (such as Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, Turkey, etc) to establish their companies in this free zone. Here, they are less likely to encounter challenges when applying for resident visas or opening bank accounts.

Freelancers and independent tech professionals are not overlooked in this free zone. They can register their freelance permits here with a single visa package, granting them access to many business facilities, along with a prestigious office address and location.