New Freezone Incentives—Up to 30% Fee Reduction for Startup
Start a DUCAMZ Company in Dubai
11,000AED
From
2000
Established
50
Companies
10
Max Visas
Moderate
Banking
Business Overview
DUCAMZ in Brief
About DUCAMZ
- Set up in 2000 as a Dubai free zone dedicated to the motor industry
- Issues licences for car trading, logistics and spare parts, plus port and customs access
Who Should Consider It?
- Vehicle exporters and second-hand car dealers
- Traders in spare parts
- Car workshops and motor service firms
Visa Details
- Quota: up to 10 visas, and more if your facility is big enough
- Timing: roughly 10 days, with applications needing roughly 7-14 working days
- Renewal: AED 3,000, due each year
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner and Dependent
- Investor AED 3,500 · Employee AED 3,500 · Dependant AED 2,500
- Medical test: AED 450 standard or AED 850 VIP · Emirates ID typing: AED 390
Banking
- Level of difficulty: Moderate
- Works with RAKBANK, Mashreq Bank and Emirates NBD, with ADCB as a further choice
- Allow 2-4 weeks; you will need to deposit share capital and provide a business plan
Key Features
- Office needed: Yes, visas depend on leasing an office or yard
- Dual licensing: Yes
- Multiple shareholders: Yes
- Digital portal: Yes, licence services run through the JAFZA portal
- Audit needed: Yes
- Not available: co-working, crypto, mainland trading or a free zone to mainland route
Capital
- No minimum share capital needed
Specialist Ecosystems
- Automotive Logistics Hub
Latest News
- 2021: Larger yard and customs facilities added for traders
- 2019: Warehouses and offices refurbished
- 2018: E-channel visa processing introduced
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Why DUCAMZ?
Why DUCAMZ Stands Out
Well-Placed Location
Close to Dubai's airports and the Jebel Ali ports, so vehicles move quickly.
Licences for Auto Firms
A simple licensing process tailored to logistics and the car trade.
Fast Approvals
Clear fees, with approvals arriving in roughly 7-14 days.
Ownership and Duties
Foreign investors can own 100%, and imports and exports carry no customs duties.
Range of Facilities
Showrooms, workshops, yards and warehouses.
Industry Community
Build connections with fellow motor trade companies based in the zone.
Packages & Pricing
DUCAMZ Pricing and Packages
Flexi Desk with 0 Visa
AED 11,000 licence · Shared flexi desk · AED 11,000 to renew.
0 visas
Flexi Desk with 1 Visa
AED 12,000 licence · Shared flexi desk · AED 16,900 to renew.
1 visa
Office with 2 Visas
AED 13,000 licence · Office space · AED 25,100 to renew.
2 visas
Office with 3+ Visas
AED 14,000 licence · Office space · AED 35,300 to renew.
3+ visas
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