Dubai south company formation
Logistics at Scale.
Close to Al Maktoum Airport.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
Dubai South is a large district around Al Maktoum International Airport, suited to logistics, aviation and e-commerce businesses, with business-centre options for smaller setups.
Licence packages from AED 6,978
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why dubai south
A growing district
for logistics and aviation.
Dubai South is a large district around Al Maktoum International Airport, suited to logistics, aviation and e-commerce businesses, with business-centre options for smaller setups. Packages range by activity, visas and workspace, and we match them to your plan.
Get Your Setup Plan →Move.
Store.
Fly.
Scale.
Who dubai south suits
Dubai South is often the right fit for.
If Dubai South isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Logistics Companies
Freight and distribution
Aviation Businesses
Aviation services
E-commerce Sellers
Fulfilment and logistics
Start-ups
Business-centre packages
Your dubai south setup
From your Dubai South licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a Dubai South company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- Dubai South licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
Logistics & Distribution
For companies moving goods regionally.
- Logistics licence review
- Warehouse options
- Customs considerations
- Labour and visa planning
- Banking coordination
Licence & structure
Which Dubai South licence?It depends on your activities.
Dubai South licenses logistics, aviation, commercial and service activities, from business-centre desks to warehouses. Visa allocation depends on your package and workspace. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How dubai south compares
Dubai South alongside two alternatives.
| Dubai South (this zone) | JAFZA | Dubai CommerCity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | Dubai |
| Known for | Logistics and aviation district near Al Maktoum airport | Port-linked zone for large-scale trading, logistics and industry | Free zone dedicated to e-commerce |
| Typical fit | Logistics & industrial, e-commerce, trading | Logistics & industrial, trading | E-commerce, logistics & industrial |
| Workspace options | Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial | Offices · Warehouse / industrial | Offices · Warehouse / industrial |
We're accredited across all UAE free zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your Dubai South licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into Dubai South.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and workspace needs.
Step 2: Advise
Dubai South confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and Dubai South licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
Dubai South setup,
answered.
How much does a Dubai South company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 6,978. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is Dubai South?
Dubai South is a Dubai free zone district around Al Maktoum International Airport.
Can I set up a Dubai South company from abroad?
Incorporation can often start remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Do I need a physical office?
It depends on your activity and visa needs. We match the workspace to your plans.
How many visas can a Dubai South company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a Dubai South company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
Dubai south insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is Dubai South right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether Dubai South fits, or which zone does.
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