Zawel

Zawel Commercial License

Your Instant Commercial License

Zawel Commercial License was introduced to empower entrepreneurs, startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and emerging businesses to establish, operate, and grow within a dynamic, future-ready ecosystem.

Built to ease the entry process, Zawel offers a flexible and cost-effective pathway for businesses to launch, operate, and scale in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) free zone. It provides a streamlined and cost-effective pathway for businesses to enter the market, reducing initial cost and enabling founders to move from idea to execution effectively and efficiently.

• Benefits
  • Instant license issuance
  • Visa quota eligibility: 2 visas
  • No office space required in the first year
• Eligibility
  • Designed for SMEs and startups
  • Applicable to individual shareholders only
  • Permitted legal structure type: Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC)
  • Business activities must not require external approvals (segments below)
  • No office lease or Ejari required in the first year of operation (mandatory upon renewal)
• Applicable Segments and activities within
  • Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Community Outlet (certain activities)
  • Marketing
  • Consultancy
  • Marketing & PR
  • Consultancy & Technical Services
  • Medical Tourism
  • Electronic and Electrical Equipment & Requisites
  • Research & Development Centre
  • Gaming
  • Telecom Services
  • HR & Recruitment
  • Web3 services
• Packages

  * DHCC is offering a special incentive for a limited time only, including a subsidized package of AED 16,550

• Key Investor Notes
  • Standard fees and office leasing requirements apply from Year 2 onwards
  • Visa and immigration-related government charges are excluded
  • All fees and conditions are subject to regulatory approvals