Dubai CommerCity Free Zone | E-Commerce Business Setup

Start Your Business in Dubai CommerCity Free Zone

Why Choose Dubai CommerCity for Your E-Commerce or Tech Business?

Dubai CommerCity (DCC) is the first dedicated e-commerce free zone for the UAE, and is located next to the Dubai International Airport in Umm Romool. DCC supports digital-first businesses and is perfectly positioned to support tech startups, logistics companies, e-commerce brands, and digital agencies with premium infrastructure, bonded warehousing, and smart office space. DCC provides 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate and personal taxes, and fast-track licensing providing you with a frictionless launch pad for regional and global expansion.
At DubaiSetupNow, we help you set up in DCC quickly and compliantly. From choosing your license type and business activity, securing your office and space, customs clearance, and integrating your digital tools - we do it all so you can focus on growing your business.

Grow Online. Go Global.

What Are the Benefits of Setting Up in Dubai CommerCity?

HFZA Office & Facility Options — Designed for Business Growth
Your physical address isn’t just a place — it’s a strategic advantage. Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) has flexible infrastructure that can grow with your business. Here’s your options:

100% Foreign Ownership

Enjoy full control of your business with no local Emirati sponsor required, ensuring complete authority over operations, profits, and decision-making.

0% Corporate & Personal Income Tax

Operate at max profitability and growth with tax-free earnings on both corporate and personal income, a significant benefit for startups and global e-commerce brands looking to serve the Middle East and beyond.

Bonded Free Zone & No Customs Duties

Save on duty-free imports and exports within the bonded free zone, perfect for logistics, retail, and global supply chain companies that want to reduce operational costs.

Close Proximity to DXB Airport

DCC couldn't be better suited for air freight handling, last-mile logistics, and regional trade with its location right beside Dubai International Airport.

Fast-Track Licensing & Registration

Obtain your FZCO or PLC license in just days! With limited paperwork and all digital processing through DCC's robust online system, you'll be able to set up quickly.

Integrated Digital Ecosystem

DCC provides a tech-ready ecosystem featuring integrated CRM, ERP, AI, CMS tools, and e-commerce integrations that will allow you to digitally scale your business from day one.

24/7 Customs Clearance

Make use of the supporting customs clearance with the onsite customs team, and be sure to take advantage of 24/7 services at DCC. Ideal for businesses doing high volume.

Green Building Certified

Employment in eco-friendly, sustainable buildings that use smart energy with contemporary design will enable your to align your brand with environmentally friendly values and global ESG targets

Grow Online. Go Global.

What Are the Benefits of Setting Up in Dubai CommerCity?

100% Foreign Ownership

Enjoy full control of your business with no local Emirati sponsor required, ensuring complete authority over operations, profits, and decision-making.

0% Corporate & Personal Income Tax

Bonded Free Zone & No Customs Duties

Save on duty-free imports and exports within the bonded free zone, perfect for logistics, retail, and global supply chain companies that want to reduce operational costs.

Close Proximity to DXB Airport

DCC couldn't be better suited for air freight handling, last-mile logistics, and regional trade with its location right beside Dubai International Airport.

Fast-Track Licensing & Registration

Obtain your FZCO or PLC license in just days! With limited paperwork and all digital processing through DCC's robust online system, you'll be able to set up quickly.

Integrated Digital Ecosystem

DCC provides a tech-ready ecosystem featuring integrated CRM, ERP, AI, CMS tools, and e-commerce integrations that will allow you to digitally scale your business from day one.

24/7 Customs Clearance

Make use of the supporting customs clearance with the onsite customs team, and be sure to take advantage of 24/7 services at DCC. Ideal for businesses doing high volume.

Green Building Certified

Employment in eco-friendly, sustainable buildings that use smart energy with contemporary design will enable your to align your brand with environmentally friendly values and global ESG targets

Future-Ready Office Solutions

World-Class Infrastructure & Business Facilities in DCC

Dubai CommerCity provides businesses with a diverse range of scalable and modern facilities designed specifically for digital commerce and tech enterprises. Whether you're a startup or a growing enterprise, DCC offers premium fitted offices and shell & core spaces that can be customized to suit your team size and branding needs. For freelancers and lean digital teams, smart desks and coworking spaces deliver flexible, cost-efficient options. The zone also features dedicated warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) support, ideal for e-commerce brands needing streamlined fulfillment and storage solutions.
Additional offerings include event venues, food halls, retail spaces, meeting rooms, and kiosk setups for brands looking to host pop-ups or engage with customers in-person. Businesses can also access customizable fulfillment centers designed for efficient last-mile logistics. This entire workspace ecosystem is purpose-built to support e-commerce excellence, making DCC the go-to destination for modern digital and logistics-driven companies in the UAE.

Endless Creative Business Options

What License Types Are Available in Dubai CommerCity?

We can assist you with determining the most effective license for your business model:

E-Commerce License

Most suitable for businesses that are selling goods or services online via websites or marketplace platforms. There are B2B and B2C models for online trade and a direct connection with payment gateways such as PayPal and logistics partners.

Trade License

Best suited for companies that import or export and wholesalers. These types of companies consider themselves traders who trade in physical goods in the UAE and international markets along with bonded goods that are transacted through DCC's logistics network.

Service License

Best for businesses that render professional services such as digital marketing, media production, IT consulting, and business advisory. This is best suited to agencies and consultants that are providing intangible services either locally or globally.

General Trading License

The General Trading License offers still broader flexibility to trade multiple, unrelated product categories under a singular license. Great for businesses that want to sell various products without having to apply for separate trade licenses.

Freelancer license

This license is for individual professionals in careers like content creation, design, software development, digital marketing, and consultancy. This license allows an individual to legally work under their own name with minimal establishment costs, as a freelancer.

Branch company set up

A branch company allows companies registered overseas or companies with a UAE mainland registration, to open a branch in Dubai CommerceCity, without a legal entity. Expanding into the Dubai market can occasionally involve less market disruption, a new business need not create a new entity but rather exist

We handle every aspect of the DCC license registration, establishment card, DCCWay Gate Pass set up and business renewal at DCC.

Ongoing Digital Business Support

Tech & Digital Growth Support offered by Dubaisetupnow After Setup

We don't just build your DCC enterprise - we help you scale:

Website & E-Commerce Site Development
CRM, ERP & CMS Integration
SEO & Digital Marketing Services
Marketplace Listing & Content Optimization (Amazone, Shopify, eBay, Walmart, etc)
Ai Solutions & Blockchain Integration
Payment Gateway Setup
Trademark Registration & Branding

We help you with EVERYTHING from building your online store, to automating your logistics using Logiflow Blockchain Logistics.

Built for Expansion

Logistics, Warehousing & Fulfillment in DCC

Dubai CommerCity (DCC) operates 24/7, and its customs clearance team is right on-site, allowing DCC to offer unrivaled efficiency in managing your supply chain:

Identify Your Business Activity

Goods can be stored in DCC's fully secured bonded warehouses without incurring any import/export duties, lifting an immediate burden off your bottom line and making international inventory management much simpler.

Cross-Border Delivery Management

All cross-border logistics services are provided by DCC to seamlessly coordinate your international warehouse to store and ship your e-commerce or retail business for a timely delivery on a global level.

Inventory Management Centers

DCC operates sophisticated inventory management centers, where you can control and monitor your stock levels in real-time – ideal for either fulfillment operations or distribution.

Last-Mile Logistics Solutions

You have access to comprehensive last-mile delivery networks, for faster fulfillment of orders and higher customer satisfaction levels throughout UAE and the MENA region.

DCCWay Digital Clearance

DCCWay is a completely digital customs platform where all documentation and import/export approvals can be handled speedily and transparently.

Logiflow Blockchain Integration

DCC utilizes the Logiflow platform, an innovative blockchain logistics tool, to provide powerful, real time supply chain visibility, shipment tracking, and regulatory compliance

Identify Your Business Activity

Cross-Border Delivery Management

Inventory Management Centers

DCC operates sophisticated inventory management centers, where you can control and monitor your stock levels in real-time – ideal for either fulfillment operations or distribution.

Last-Mile Logistics Solutions

You have access to comprehensive last-mile delivery networks, for faster fulfillment of orders and higher customer satisfaction levels throughout UAE and the MENA region.

DCCWay Digital Clearance

DCCWay is a completely digital customs platform where all documentation and import/export approvals can be handled speedily and transparently.

Logiflow Blockchain Integration

DCC utilizes the Logiflow platform, an innovative blockchain logistics tool, to provide powerful, real time supply chain visibility, shipment tracking, and regulatory compliance

Licenses for Modern Businesses

Dubai CommerCity Free Zone Activities Allowed

Dubai CommerCity (DCC) supports a wide range of business activities tailored for digital-first industries, technology providers, and global trade operations:

E-Commerce & Digital Marketplaces – Launch B2B or B2C online stores, marketplace platforms, or drop-shipping businesses, all with fast license approvals
Software, CRM, ERP & AI Solutions – Develop and deploy SaaS, enterprise systems, customer relationship platforms, and AI-driven tools from the heart of Dubai’s tech hub
Marketing & Advertising Agencies – Set up digital marketing firms, content creation studios, SEO agencies, and ad-tech platforms to serve regional and international clients.
Logistics, Warehousing & Freight Services – Operate logistics hubs, freight forwarding companies, third-party warehousing, or last-mile delivery services optimized by DCC's strategic location.
Retail & Wholesale Trade – Import/export, distribute, or sell physical goods via bonded warehouses, including general trading activities with local and international reach.
Digital Media Production – Register your media firm for activities like video production, post-editing, animation, podcasting, and live-streaming under a DCC service license.
Business Consulting, FinTech & EdTech – Offer business advisory, financial technology, educational platforms, HR, and IT consulting services within a fully licensed and regulated free zone.

Green Innovation at Its Finest

Why Dubai CommerCity is the Optimal Eco-Friendly Business Hub?

Dubai CommerCity has raised the bar for sustainable business infrastructure. As the first e-commerce free zone in the region designed with sustainable growth in mind, DCC has 100% LEED Certified buildings that meet global standards for energy efficiency and environmental quality.
From state-of-the-art, energy-efficient logistics centers to smart design amenities which conserve power, lighting and cooling, every detail is designed to encourage sustainable success. The eco-friendly free zone features dedicated waste disposal and recycling facilities, helping businesses align with Dubai’s Green Economy Vision and reduce their environmental footprint.
Whether you are a startup or a multinational corporation; Dubai CommerCity enables you to grow sustainably - and profitably

Launch Confidently With Experts

Why Partner with Dubaisetupnow?

With over a decade of experience, DubaiSetupNow helps streamline your DCC Free Zone setup:

Company Registration & Trade Name Approval
Investor & Employment Visas
Office/warehouse allocation
Bank Account Assistance
ESR, AML, and UBO Compliance
DCC License Renewals
Digital Launch & Branding

We handle everything so you can focus on running your business.

How Can We Help You?

Discover Frequently Asked Questions from Our Support

How long does it take to setup a business in Dubai CommerCity?

With our expert advice and support at Dubai Setup Now, you can setup your business in 3-5 working days thanks to DCC’s fast track licensing application process and fully digital process.

What kinds of companies can I register in DCC?

You may register either a FZCO (Free Zone Company), a Public Limited Company (PLC), or setup a Branch of an existing local or international business.

Can I have 100% ownership of my company in Dubai CommerCity?

Yes. Dubai CommerCity allows for 100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor which applies for all types of businesses.

Is DCC only for e-commerce businesses?

No. DCC specializes in digital commerce, but can also accommodate businesses from all sectors including, but not limited to logistics, IT, consulting, fintech, AI and digital marketing.

Is there tax in DCC?

DCC has 0% corporate and personal income tax which has made it a profitable zone for investors. 5% VAT applies by UAE law to most services and goods.

What type of workspace can I get in DCC?

You can have premium fitted offices, shell & core, smart desks, shared workspace, and tailored warehousing which all can scale as your business grows.

How does warehousing and logistics operate in DCC?

Dubai CommerCity offers bonded storage, real-time inventory, last-mile delivery and blockchain based logistics (Logiflow) and all with 24/7 operating support.

Can I apply for employment visas with Dubai CommerCity?

You can apply for investor, partner and employment visas, and Dubai Setup will take care of your Establishment Card, Emirates ID and medical clearance.

Is DCC a green/sustainable free zone?

Yes. DCC is LEED certified and follows eco smart infrastructure across UAE, systemically managing waste, energy performance and CO2-free operations.

Why would I consider DubaiSetupNow for setting up my DCC company?

We provide clear end-to-end solutions - being able to assist with business registration, visa processing, physical office setup, compliance, branding and scaling digitally. One team, one contact - total peace of mind.

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Start Your Dubai Commercity Free Zone Business the Right Way

Zero taxes. Anytime logistics. Intelligent infrastructure.

Welcome to the future of e-commerce in the UAE’s first dedicated free zone for digital trade. DCC supports brands, startups and online businesses looking for state of the art facilities, effective customs, and world-wide connectivity.

When working with Dubai Setup Now, launching your business is seamless from start to finish including setting up a business license, visa support, guidance on warehousing, integrating a CRM, assisting with branding and opening a bank account.

We help you go live quickly, remain compliant, and expand with no limitations.

Contact us or visit Dubaisetupnow today and start your journey in Dubai Commercity Free Zone!

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