One of the most famous and well-known free zone as well as a “district” in UAE, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is known for its great living standards and work environment all in the same community. DSO is a one-of-its-kind, globally recognized technology park that combines design, creativity, and innovation.
DSO is recognized for its development in the field of photovoltaic, nanotechnology, electronics optoelectronic technology, and supporting industries providing equipment and materials for the production of information and communications technologies using semiconductors.
DSO is set up bearing in mind mainly companies in the modern technology-based industry. Investors and businesses that have activities in the Semiconductor Manufacturing, Electronic Manufacturing Systems, Microelectronics, Fabless IC Design, Test & Assembly, and optoelectronics related fields will find this free zone the most suited for them.
DSO is located near to the Dubai International Airport, Jebel Ali Port & Port Rashid. Trading to Europe & Asia is also accessible from this location.
Main benefits of a business set up in DSO
100% foreign ownership
No corporate or income taxes
No import export taxes
Low operational costs
High tech infrastructure and TIER III Data Center
Quick business set ups and fast-track licensing
Supports e-businesses systems
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Company formation in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Requires a single shareholder and a minimum capital requirement of AED 100,000
Minimum of 2 and a max of 5 are required. A minimum capital requirement of AED 100,000 is also required.
Foreign companies can register their branches in DSO without minimum capital requirements. The branch company must perform the same duties and business as the parent company
companies can register their branch of a UAE local company without minimum capital requirements. The branch company must perform the same duties and business as the parent company
Companies that are already established with the Dubai Economic Department (DED) want to operate their business in a non-DSOA property should apply for a Business Operation Permit.
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Types of licenses available in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Service License
Can perform consulting or any other services permitted in the licenseTrade License
Can import, export, store and distribute all permitted itemsIndustrial License
Can import raw material, manufacture, process, assemble, package, and export the finished productBusiness Operation Permit
A special permit for companies by the Dubai Economic Department (DED) operating in the areas owned by private developers
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Different Business Activities Permitted In DSO
- Aerospace
- Alternative Energy
- Automobile
- Biotechnology
- Consultancy & Business Development
- Consultants
- Data Centre
- EDA Tools
- Electrical Appliances & Equipment
- Engineering Related to Technology
- Finance Institutions
- General Activities
- IC Design
- Telecommunications Equipment
- Information Technology and Localization of Technologie
- Internet
- IP Protection
- IT Security
- Law Firms
- Logistics
- Microelectronics
- Mobile Technologies
- Oil and Gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Semiconductor
- Software Development & Solutions or Software-as-a-Service (SAAS)
- Talent Development and Recruitment
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