Dubai Outsource City (DOC)/Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ)
Dubai Outsource City (DOC) was launched in 2007 to cater to the market demand for outsourcing companies, becoming a performing business park, dedicated to local and international outsourcing companies.DOC supports Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), HR Outsourcing, IT Outsourcing, back-office and call center operations. DOC provides comprehensive, purpose-built infrastructure for companies who want to establish themselves within a UAE free zone.
Types of Company formation in DOC:
Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC):
A company formed as an independent legal entity with its own shareholders. There will be a minimum capital required, established according to the business activity registered:
- FZ-LLC with corporate person as a shareholder;
- FZ-LLC with natural and corporate person as a shareholder;
- FZ-LLC with a natural person as a shareholder.
Branch of a Foreign/UAE Company:
A legal company dependent on its parent company, with the option of having a different place of business than the headquarters of its parent company. There is no minimum capital required.
Benefits of Setting up a Business in Dubai Outsource City:
- 100% Tax-Free Environment for 50 years;
- 100% foreign ownership;
- No Restriction on Profit or Capital;
- Repatriation;
- Stringent Attrition Law;
- Reduced Real Estate Cost;
- “One-stop shop” of administrative services.
Types of Licenses Issued in Dubai Outsource City:
Service licenses, as per the business activity.
Value Added Tax (VAT):
Value Added Tax (VAT) has been introduced across the UAE on 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%.
Who should register for VAT?
A business whether situated in a designated zone or non-designated zone or outside a free zone should register for VAT if the taxable supplies and imports exceed the mandatory registration threshold of AED 375,000 within the preceding 12 months or it is anticipated that the total value of taxable supplies exceeds AED 375,000 in the next thirty 30 days. Upon registration, a tax registration number (TRN) would be issued to businesses by the Federal Tax Authority.
What is a designated zone?
A Designated zone is a specified fenced geographical area having security measures and customs controls in place to monitor entry and exit of individuals and the movement of goods to and from the area. Following free zones are declared as designated zones.
a. Free Trade Zone of Khalifa Port
b. Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
c. Khalifa Industrial Zone
d. Jebel Ali Free Zone (North-South)
e. Dubai Cars and Automative Zone (DUCAMZ)
f. Dubai Textile City
g. Free Zone Area in Al Quoz
h. Free Zone Area in Al Qusais
i. Dubai Aviation City
j. Dubai Airport Free Zone
k. Hamriyah Free Zone
l. Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
m. Ajman Free Zone
n. Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone in Ahmed Bin Rashid Port
o. Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
p. RAK Free Trade Zone
q. RAK Maritime City Free Zone
r. RAK Airport Free Zone
s. Fujairah Free Zone
t. FOIZ (Fujairah Oil Industry Zone)
What is a non-designated zone?
Any free zone which is not declared as a designated zone is a non-designated zone. In other words, a non – designated zone is any geographical area within the UAE that does not have any security measures and customs controls in place to monitor the entry and exit of goods and individuals. Eg. DMCC, Dubai Media City, DIFC, and Dubai Internet city.
What transactions are subject to VAT within Designated zones?
a) Goods transferred between designated zones shall not be subject to VAT. However, goods supplied by an entity in the designated zone to entities outside the designated zone are subject to 5% VAT.
b) Services provided by an entity to other entities inside the designated zone or outside the designated zone are subject to 5% VAT.
c) Professional fees for services are subject to VAT @ 5%.
What government/free zone fees (License/Visa/rent) are subject to VAT?
In the case of designated zones the trade license fees, visa fees, lease rentals will not be subject to VAT. And in the case of non-designated zones, the trade license fees and visa fees are not subject to vat however rent is subject to 5% VAT.
If you need additional assistance or have any questions, please contact the following:
Email: info@freezonesuae.com
Tel: +971 4 343 8022