Dubai Silicon Oasis Free Zone Company Formation

Dubai Silicon Oasis Free Zone Company Formation : DSOA (Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority) is fully government-owned and established in 2004. It offers both working and living in an integrated community. Also considered to be ‘Free Zone Authority’ to offer companies operating in its tech park free trade zone benefits and incentives. Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority takes pride in promoting industries that are based upon modern technology within the urban master-planned community. It also offers in-house business services and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

The DSO proudly offers approximately 97,740 square meters of commercial space available for office lease. Moreover, it has established a high-tech ecosystem fostering technological innovation and collaboration. Within this ecosystem, six key elements play vital roles: medium-sized and startup enterprises, large organizations, incubation centers, universities, hi-tech infrastructure, venture capital funds, as well as business and government services.

Also present is a range of lifestyle and residential facilities in the DSO community, to include universities, schools, community centres, hospitals, tennis courts, swimming pools, shopping complexes, etc. The DSO community landscape also provides interconnected courtyards, green parks, and children’s play areas, apart from daily maintenance, round-the-clock security, and a well-knit road network.

Dubai Silicon Oasis business facilities

• Offices
• Multiple-Use Warehousing and Manufacturing
• Land for development
• Conference facilities
• Amenities
• Student Accommodation

Company types in Dubai Silicon Oasis

1- Branch

Any established company, whether based abroad or in the UAE, can register a Branch Office within the Dubai Silicon Oasis.The proposed branch activity within the ‘Dubai Silicon Oasis’ needs to be quite similar to that of the activities performed by its parent company.

2- Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

FZE (Free Zone Establishment): This is a single shareholder registered or incorporated legal entity, where the shareholder can be either a corporate or non-individual entity or an individual.
3- Free Zone Company (FZCO)

FZCO (Free Zone Company): To register or incorporate this legal entity, a minimum of two shareholders is necessary. Furthermore, these shareholders can include corporations, non-individuals, or individuals. Moreover, this requirement ensures flexibility in the structure and ownership of the entity.

Operating licenses in Dubai Silicon Oasis

• Trade License: It allows activities associated with export, import, and goods and item distribution specified within the license to be allowed for the registered entity.
• Service License: Only specified services are permitted to be carried out by the registered entity.
• Industrial License: The registered entity is allowed to manufacture, assemble, process, import raw materials, and export finished products and packages.

Special Licenses in Dubai Silicon Oasis

• EBL (Entrepreneurial Business License): It promotes young entrepreneurs to launch their businesses successfully through a range of support services and resources.
• Business Operation Permit: Firms operating within DSOA’s Administrative Zone (private developer-owned areas) require this special permit using a DED (Dubai Economic Department)-issued license.