Dubai Science Park contributes significantly to Dubai's Vision 2021 by enabling a sustainable and self-sufficient future by maximising indigenous resources and empowering local talent.
The Dubai Science Park (DSP) is a free zone dedicated to the development of the UAE's science sector. It was previously known as the Energy and Environment Park. DSP was founded to support the vibrant community of entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, and multinational corporations that contribute to the global advancement of science. The Dubai Science Park is the UAE's first strategically planned science community.
Dubai Science Park is a free zone established by the Dubai Development Authority (DDA) in 2005 to support scientific innovation by providing an enabling environment for growth and development in pharma, health and wellness, as well as life, human, plant, material, environmental, and energy sciences.
Dubai Science Park is the region's first free zone community that serves the entire value chain of science by fostering an environment that supports research, creativity, innovation, and passion, while also ensuring a supportive ecosystem for businesses to establish long-term and positive change. Dubai Science Park is a hub for over 350 small and medium-sized businesses, as well as multinational corporations employing over 3600 people.
There are two types of business entities that can be established in Dubai Science Park.
FZ-LLC is a legal entity with limited liability and independent shareholders. The minimum capital required for company formation varies depending on the type of business.
The branch company is a legal entity of the local or foreign parent company that conducts business on its parent company's behalf. The parent company is responsible for all of the branches' activities. There is, however, no minimum capital requirement to open a branch office in Dubai Science Park.
The Dubai Creative Clusters Authority (DCCA) governs the licencing rules in Dubai Science Park and is an important player in company formation in the park. The DCCA issues the following licences:
Companies engaged in trading should obtain a commercial trading licence. This licence allows for the import and export of goods, as well as the storage and distribution of goods.
Companies that intend to manufacture or assemble their products in the free zone must obtain an industrial licence. The licence allows the companies to import raw materials, manufacture or assemble products, and export finished goods.
To provide services in the free zone, companies or professionals in the service sector must obtain this licence.
Companies that want to set up shop in the Dubai Science Park must submit the necessary paperwork to the regulator. The documents required for business incorporation in the free zone are listed below.
It usually takes 7 working days once all of the required documents and payments are submitted, which can be divided into two phases:
The corporate tax law will apply to all companies registered in the UAE, including free zones. The UAE Corporate tax will be implemented for businesses in the UAE for the fiscal year beginning on or after 1 June 2023. Corporate tax will be levied at zero percent on the taxable income (adjusted net profit) of businesses in free zones as long as they comply with all free zone regulations and do not do business with mainland companies; otherwise, a 9% corporate tax will be levied on taxable income (adjusted net profit) in excess of AED 375,000.
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We strive to offer value-added solutions and advice that help their clients make informed decisions, identify problems quickly, and plan ahead for potential risks in order to ensure compliance with financial regulations while meeting business objectives.
We are registered Auditors with the Ministry of Economy in the UAE, as well as a registered Tax Agent with the Federal Tax Agency in the UAE, and we provide dedicated Audit, Accounting, Tax, and Business Advisory Services in accordance with regulatory requirements.