A company incorporated in DAFZA shall be registered as one of the following:

1. Branch of a Company:

• Branch of a company incorporated outside the UAE
• Branch of a company registered in the UAE

2. FZE (Free Zone Establishment):

A limited liability establishment incorporated in DAFZA, owned by one natural or legal person with a distinct legal identity and an independent financial liability.

Min. capital of AED 1,000,000 (or multiple thereof)
Applicant can be an individual or non-individual (partnership association)

3. FZCO (Free Zone Company):

A limited liability company incorporated in DAFZA, by more than one shareholder with a distinct legal Identity and independent financial liability.

Min. of 2 and Max. of 5 shareholders required for FZCO

The amount of shares invested must be min. of Dhs 500,000 and multiple of thousands thereof. Management not less than 3 persons, One Manager and One Secretary must reside in Dubai.