DHCC is an enabling healthcare and wellness free zone ecosystem right in the heart of the Middle East’s most progressive business and tourism destination. Welcome to a city where valued healthcare providers are supported by a strong community service infrastructure, from pharmacies and retail to F&B and personal care.
What’s more, as DHCC is a free zone, you will wholly own your business, whether clinical or non-clinical operation, and set-up could not be easier. The three-step registration can be accomplished online through Dubai Health City Authority’s (DHCA) Masaar e-services system.
In 2014, the Medical Tourism Destination Index (MTDI) ranked Dubai 17th spot in the world for medical tourism. Nevertheless, with enormous emphasis given to the medical sector, Dubai intends to position itself within the top 15 destinations.
Benefits of company setup in DHCC :
The Dubai Healthcare City promises high-quality, multi-use healthcare and wellness centres with suitability in the residential and commercial enterprises. Established in 2002, DHCC has become a hub for healthcare related businesses.
- 100% foreign ownership
- No personal, income, or corporate taxes
- Full repatriation of capital and profits
- Strategic location providing seamless connectivity
- Simple and quick set up process
- World-class infrastructure and facilities
- Business setup with multiple shareholders
- Access to local and international healthcare professionals
- Low operating costs
- 24/7 security facilities
C37 in DHCC :
C37, managed by Dubai Healthcare City, is an innovative, flexible, private medical workspace designed for overseas and UAE-based doctors seeking to establish a part-time, independent practice.
C37 provides a hassle-free solution for both visiting doctors or those in the emirates to leverage their expertise for the local community’s wellbeing.
C37 provides cost-effective, customised, and state-of-the-art medical co-working spaces and services that contribute to improving the quality of healthcare and help visiting or UAE-based doctors focus on their core services, with a dedicated team to handle the operational processes, visa processing and licensing.
DHCX in DHCC :
Dubai Healthcare City Accelerator (DHCX) was established to enable healthcare companies to grow and accelerate their businesses.
DHCX comprises a business centre, with a range of private service office and executive desk solutions enabling local, regional, and international companies, SMEs, startups, and freelancers to leverage a sector-focused business network and accelerate their growth.
DHCX’s prime location in DHCC enables companies in medical-related fields to be surrounded by the facilities and people with similar expertise to further enhance their skills and knowledge.
Types of Companies in DHCC :
1. Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC)
- This company is formed as an independent legal entity with shareholders as individual(s) and / or corporate(s).
- This company is formed as an independent legal entity with shareholders as individual(s) and / or corporate(s).
- To setup an entity as FZ-LLC a minimum of one shareholder and a minimum of one director is required.
2. Branch of foreign company
- A branch of foreign company is a legal depended company of its parent company outside the UAE, even if its place of business is not in the parent company’s headquarters.
3. Branch of UAE company establishment
- A branch of UAE Company is considered a legal depended company that’s is part of its UAE registered parent company outside the DHCC jurisdiction.
- The Branch Company should be fully owned by the parent company.
Business Activities in DHCC :
There are various business activities permitted in Dubai Healthcare City free zone under two categories :
Activities under clinical category
✓ Pharmaceutical
✓ Clinical inpatient and outpatients (hospitals)
✓ Diagnostic centres and non-diagnostic medical labs
✓ Patient escort services
Activities under non-clinical category
✓ Hotel services
✓ Events management
✓ Consultancy
✓ Food and beverages
✓ Educational services
Facilities in DHCC :
- Clinical Spaces
This houses an array of specialty clinics and day-surgery centres, all with integrated technology, as well as pharmacies, medical equipment, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare recruiters and consultants.
- Non-Clinical (Retail) Spaces
15 state-of-the-art buildings offer a range of premium-designed offices for all business types and are supported by ample indoor and outdoor parking which can be reserved.
- Long-term Leasing Solutions
DHCC satisfies the needs of businesses and offer plots for leasing Clinical or commercial offices qualify for plots with an average gross floor area of 100,000 sq. ft and a recommended height of up to seven floors.
- Business Centre
This houses fully furnished offices and open space workstations for SMEs and start-ups and is a great DHCC launch pad. There are two leasing options:
1. Executive Desk – This option is perfect for companies that require minimum space to complete office work.
2. Executive Office – A full-fledged furnished office environment available in different size.
Procedure to Start a Company in DHCC :
- Sign up as Investor
- Submit Initial application
- Make initial application Payment
- Obtain Provisional Approval
- Submit License Application
- Make License Payment
- Submit Original Legal Documents as applicable
- Get your License and Start doing Business in the UAE.
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