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How to setup business in Dubai Silicon Oasis?

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Start your business in Dubai Silicon Oasis - the top destination for Tech enterprises, R&D, talents and minds.

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Setting up business in the economic zone

We are a dynamic city of innovators, serving leading startups, scale-ups, SMEs, multinational companies and a vibrant community of residents, that collectively drive Dubai's economic growth. 

 
Welcome to Dubai Silicon Oasis -
a global hub for business, a residential community and a specialised economic zone for Knowledge & Innovation. 
 

 To businesses, we offer modern commercial and industrial spaces, digital infrastructure, R&D facilities, and the ability to test new technologies on scale, from robotics and UAVs to autonomous cars and AI-powered Smart City integrations.

For residents, we offer comfortable and sustainable living, among several tower apartments, two villa communities, student accommodation, and a vibrant family-friendly lifestyle, including public parks, malls, retail, cafes and restaurants, hospitals and clinics, nurseries, schools and a university.

Our flagship ecosystem connects the dots and provides opportunities for rapid acceleration and growth. Operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, we're committed to contribute to Dubai Economic Agenda D33 through attracting finest talent and minds and supporting impactful businesses. 
 

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ABOUT DSO & DIEZ

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2040 DSO MASTER PLAN

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Business setup options for Startups, SMEs and Multinational companies

Dubai Silicon Oasis is an ideal choice for enterprises of all sizes.
We offer co-working spaces, dedicated offices, boutique buildings and shovel-ready land for development.

STEP 1 | Personal Consultation

Your journey with us begins with a personal consultation to tailor real estate and licensing solutions to your business needs in line with permitted activities. Choose between Service, Trade or Industrial license type and determine the business activities for your company (please refer to ISIC and DED lists).

STEP 2 | Documentation & Approval

To expedite your business setup processing, we will require a complete application and set of documents as determined by your Advisor. After the initial approval and license issuance, you will continue with residency formalities and business banking applications. Your advisor can introduce you to our vast partner network for banking and service partners. 

STEP 3 | Integration into our Community

Welcome aboard! As the newest member of our ecosystem, you'll gain access to industry clusters, special events, and a suite of tools via the Client Portal to elevate your business operations. Our community team eagerly awaits to facilitate your active participation in Dubai Silicon Oasis ecosystem.

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Free Zone Company (FZCO)
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Branch
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Service License
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Industrial License
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Setup process

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Same day approval
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Dubai Metro Blue Line to expand to Dubai Silicon Oasis

February 2024: Dh18bn expansion will feature 14 stations and add 30km to network

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MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator Celebrates Startup Success and Innovation

February 2024: 12 sustainability startups have concluded a pilot accelerator programme with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Dubai Silicon Oasis

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Dubai Silicon Oasis awarded Global Free Zone of the Year for SMEs

October 2023: The awards are the Global Free Zone of the Year for SMEs, the Middle East Free Zone of the Year for SMEs, ranked fifth in the Top 10 Global Free Zones of the Year 2023, and an honourable mention for Catalysing R&D

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Dubai Silicon Oasis hosts three-week BVLOS drone delivery trials

October 2023: Testing conducted in cooperation with the Dubai Future Foundation, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Jeebly and Skye Air.

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Fakeeh University Hospital pilots MENA's first medical drone delivery in Dubai Silicon Oasis

May 2023: A successful trial involving the transport of medicine to patients' homes has been completed in Dubai Silicon Oasis

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Launch of food delivery robots in Dubai Silicon Oasis

February 2023: The pilot phase will see the introduction of three talabots to serve Cedre Villas residents, a gated community in the heart of DSO

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