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Set Up a Company in Dubai Knowledge Park
7,500AED
From
2003
Established
700
Companies
10
Max Visas
Moderate
Banking
Business Overview
Dubai Knowledge Park Overview
About Dubai Knowledge Park
- Set up in 2003, this Dubai free zone is dedicated to HR, training, education and professional development
- Sits within the TECOM Group education ecosystem and is regulated through Dubai's framework for creative clusters
- A community of more than 700 companies
Ideal for
- Training and education providers
- Recruitment and HR companies
- Freelancers and professional service firms working in training and education
Visa Details
- Quota: up to 10 visas
- Processing: roughly 12 days; for a DDA FZ-LLC, provisional approval needs roughly 10 working days and registering needs 2 working days more
- Renewal: AED 5,560 once every 2 years
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner, Dependent
- Visa costs: AED 5,560 for employees, AED 5,560 for investors, AED 5,000 for dependents
- Medical test from AED 450 (standard) or AED 850 (VIP) · AED 390 to type the Emirates ID
Banking
- Ease: Moderate
- Banks: Wio Bank, ADCB, RAKBANK, Mashreq and Emirates NBD
- Allow 2-6 weeks; a tidy company profile, a well-defined activity and genuine contracts all help, and digital-first banks may move more quickly
Key Features
- Physical office needed: Yes, for companies
- Dual licence: Yes
- Shared ownership: Yes
- Online portal: Yes, through AXS, TECOM's smart services platform
- Co-working: Yes
- Audit needed: Yes
- Not offered: crypto, mainland trading or free zone to mainland
Share Capital
- Depends on the legal form and activity; certain advisors quote a nominal AED 50,000 for an FZ-LLC
Specialist Ecosystems
- GoFreelance (media, design, training and education)
- Education cluster run by TECOM (alongside DIAC)
Latest Updates
- February 2026: DDA keeps offering licensing and registration online, with timelines made public
- September 2025: For segments and fees, the main public source is still the DDA Licensing Categories Decision
- December 2023: DKP reached 20 years with 700+ customers, a milestone featured by the Government of Dubai Media Office
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Why DKP?
Why Dubai Knowledge Park Stands Out
Dedicated Cluster
A cluster built specifically for education, training and HR, backed by a well-developed industry ecosystem.
Established Community
More than 700 companies are based here, which reassures clients and partners.
Simple Freelance Pricing
A GoFreelance permit costs AED 7,500 per year.
Quick Freelance Licences
Registering as a sole professional takes an estimated 2 working days.
TECOM Ecosystem
Belongs to TECOM Group, giving you use of the AXS smart services platform.
Government Recognition
Government of Dubai Media Office coverage marked its 20-year milestone.
Packages & Pricing
Dubai Knowledge Park Package Prices
GoFreelance Permit Alone
AED 7,500 licence · No office included · Renews at AED 7,500.
0 visas
GoFreelance with 1 Visa
AED 7,500 licence · No office included · Renews at AED 10,520.
1 visa
FZ-LLC with Flexi Desk and 2 Visas
AED 15,000 licence · Flexi desk included · Renews at AED 37,020.
2 visas
FZ-LLC with Private Office and 4 Visas
AED 15,000 licence · Private office included · Renews at AED 81,020.
4 visas
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