The World’s First Free zone
Dedicated to the Outsourcing Industry

Want to catch the next wave in outsourcing?
With outsourcing’s continuous growth, the next wave of outsourcing is moving towards higher-level business processes with knowledge as a critical component. With this in mind, Dubai has set its sights on joining the ranks of the world’s leading knowledge-based economies.

Dubai Outsource City (DOC) was launched in 2007 to cater to the market demand for outsourcing companies, becoming a performing business park, dedicated to local and international outsourcing companies.

DOC supports Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), HR Outsourcing, IT Outsourcing, back office and call center operations.

DOC provides comprehensive, purpose-built infrastructure for companies who want to establish themselves within a UAE free zone.

Some of the free zones benefit extended to DOC Business Partners include 100% business ownership and tax-free income, as well as value-added services such as networking opportunities, venue management, industry awareness, and government services.

DOC offers state-of-the-art office space, robust telecom infrastructure, facilities management services, and 24-hour security service.

Types of company formation in DOC:

1. Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC): a company formed as an independent legal entity with its shareholders. There will be a minimum capital required, established according to the business activity registered:

a. FZ-LLC with a corporate person as a shareholder;

b. FZ-LLC with a natural and corporate person as a shareholder;

c. FZ-LLC with a natural person as a shareholder.

2. Branch of a Foreign/UAE Company: a legal company dependent on its parent company, with the option of having a different place of business than the headquarters of its parent company. There is no minimum capital required.

Benefits of setting up a company in DOC:

  • 100% Tax-Free Environment for 50 years;
  • 100% foreign Ownership;
  • No Restriction on Profit or Capital;
  • Repetition.
  • Stringent Attrition Law;
  • Reduced Real Estate Cost;
  • “One-stop shop” of administrative services.

Types of licenses issued in DOC: Service licenses, as per the business activity