DIFC Free Zone Company Setup | Financial Services License

Why Choose DIFC Free Zone?

Dubai International Financial Centre offers unmatched benefits for financial businesses

Regulatory Excellence

Independent English common law judiciary
DFSA regulated financial services
World-class regulatory framework

Business Benefits

100% foreign ownership
0% tax on profits and income
No restrictions on capital repatriation

Strategic Position

Gateway between East and West
Access to 2.5 billion consumers
Prestigious Gate Village address

DIFC Company Setup Process

ALTAMAYUZ ALMALAKI handles your entire DIFC formation efficiently

1

Application

Submit business plan and documents

2

Approval

DIFC initial review and approval

3

Registration

Company incorporation

4

Licensing

DFSA or non-DFSA license

5

Operational

Office setup and visas

DIFC License Options

Choose the right license for your financial services business

DFSA Regulated

For financial service providers

Investment banking
Asset management
Brokerage services
Insurance services
Fintech and blockchain

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Non-DFSA

For ancillary service providers

Corporate headquarters
Professional services
Wealth management
Consulting firms
Legal and accounting

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DIFC Setup Costs

Transparent DIFC company formation costs

Component	Description	Cost (AED)
Registration Fee	DIFC company registration	15,000+
License Fee	Annual license cost	20,000+
Office Space	Minimum office requirement	50,000+
DFSA Fees	For regulated activities	30,000+
Total Estimate	Basic non-DFSA company	85,000+

*Exact costs depend on business activities and office requirements

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DIFC Free Zone FAQs

Common questions about ALTAMAYUZ ALMALAKI's DIFC services

DIFC specializes in financial and professional services:

Financial Services: Banks, investment firms, asset managers
Insurance: Reinsurance, captives, brokers
Professional Services: Legal, accounting, consulting firms
FinTech: Blockchain, payment systems, regtech
Corporate: Regional headquarters, holding companies

Typical processing timelines:

Non-DFSA companies: 2-3 weeks
DFSA regulated firms: 3-6 months
Fast-track options: Available for certain structures

ALTAMAYUZ ALMALAKI accelerates the process through expert preparation.

DIFC has strict office requirements:

Minimum size: 600 sq.ft for most companies
Location: Must be within DIFC premises
Virtual offices: Not permitted (unlike other free zones)
Flexible options: Serviced offices available

Key differences:

Aspect	DFSA License	Non-DFSA License
Regulation	Strict DFSA oversight	DIFC Companies Law
Processing Time	3-6 months	2-3 weeks
Capital Requirements	Higher (up to $500k)	Standard ($50k)
Activities	Financial services	Ancillary services