Set Up Process

To set up your business at DSO simply follow our business set up process and provide the following documents listed below.

 

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1 SUBMIT APPLICATION FORMComplete relevant application form for desired entity and submit with required documents to DSOA Commercial Sales Section (email)   DOCUMENT PRE-APPROVALSubject to document review (activity & security check) initial approval and invoices are issued to the client
2 FEE PAYMENT & LEGAL DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONPayment of related fees and submission of legal documents   ISSUE AGREEMENTIssue lease agreement
3 SIGN AGREEMENT  Client signs lease agreement    LICENCE ISSUED Registration documents & licence issued

Document Checklist

  1. Application Form
  2. Letter of Intent
  3. Passport Copy(s)
  4. NOC for UAE residents only
  5. Bank statement/reference letter or audited financial report
  6. Company business plan

Time Taken

Application process = 7days

Registration = Variable (depending on the provision of legal documentation by the applicant)

License & Lease Agreement Issue = Within 2 days from receipt of all legal documents and payment

Please ensure that your applications included all required documents. For more information on documents required please view our document checklist.

* Registering businesses in The Administrative Zone in DSO

Please note that if you wish to operate your business from a property that is not directly owned by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority but by a private developer/owner in a private development which are found within the freehold/leasehold areas of DSO then you will need to apply to DSOA’s Freehold Licensing Section and follow the Business Set Up Process for The Administrative Zone in DSO.