Dubai Carpet Free Zone is an important economic zone in Dubai that specializes in wholesale and retail trade of carpet products. It is located close to Dubai's major commercial and industrial areas. The infrastructure within the free zone includes modern warehouses, showrooms and logistics facilities to ensure that businesses can operate efficiently. Its development has benefited from Dubai's overall free zone policy and the construction of special economic zones. As a commercial hub in the Middle East, Dubai's free zone policy has attracted a lot of investment and promoted the development of the local economy.

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Regional advantages Business scope and opportunities Company registration related Cultural activities and tourism Company registration related information

Regional advantages

•Excellent geographical location: Located in the downtown area of ​​Deira, Dubai, it has direct access to the main transportation arteries and modern urban infrastructure of the emirate, and the transportation is very convenient, which is convenient for the transportation of goods and the exchange of people.

•Tax policy benefits: Enterprises in the zone enjoy the policy of exemption from customs duties and taxes, including corporate income tax, value-added tax, etc., which greatly reduces the operating costs of enterprises and enables enterprises to conduct business at more competitive prices.

•Perfect infrastructure: It provides enterprises with infrastructure such as retail space, production and warehousing sites, office spaces of various layouts and areas, and all commercial spaces are equipped with parking spaces. It also provides 24-hour security services, which provides strong guarantees for the operation and development of enterprises.

•Convenient logistics services: With efficient logistics services and international freight forwarding, customs clearance can be done quickly, and goods can enter and exit warehouses and storage facilities within 24 hours, which helps enterprises meet customer needs in a timely manner and improve customer satisfaction.

Business scope and opportunities

• Rich product variety: The zone offers a wide variety of carpets from conveyor belt carpets to unique handmade carpets, including carpet products from Eastern Europe, China, Afghanistan, Iran, India and Turkmenistan, providing merchants with a wide range of purchasing and sales options.

• Diverse industry opportunities: In addition to the carpet trade itself, it also covers a series of related industries, such as carpet cleaning, repair, design, display and other service industries, as well as the import and export and processing of carpet raw materials, providing enterprises with diversified development opportunities.

Company registration related

•Enterprise type: You can register a free zone enterprise (FZE), a free zone limited liability company (FZ LLC), a representative office or branch, a GCC branch, etc.

•Registration process: Usually you need to determine the company name first, prepare the company's articles of association, passport copies of shareholders and directors and other relevant documents, submit a registration application to the Dubai Carpet Free Trade Zone Authority, and after approval, pay the registration fee to obtain a business license.

•Visa services: Some consulting companies can provide visa processing services to assist companies in applying for visit and residence visas, labor cards and employment visas, family or spouse visas, etc.

Cultural activities and tourism

•Annual Shopping Festival: The "Carpet Oasis" shopping festival is held every spring. It is a grand event integrating carpet display, sales and cultural exchange. It attracts a large number of local residents, tourists and international buyers, providing an excellent platform for enterprises to display products and expand their business.

•Featured Exhibitions: There are some unique carpet exhibitions in the zone, such as the Iranian silk handmade carpet exhibition, which not only displays precious carpet artworks, but also enhances the visibility and cultural influence of the Dubai Carpet Free Trade Zone.

Company registration related information

Registration conditions

Personnel requirements: The company must have at least one shareholder, who can be a natural person or a legal person, with no nationality restrictions, and 100% foreign shareholding is allowed.

Address requirements: Must have a registered address in the Dubai Carpet Free Trade Zone, which can be met by renting office space or using the virtual address service provided by the free zone management agency.

Registered capital: There is usually no minimum registered capital requirement, but certain specific businesses or to meet bank account opening requirements may require a certain amount of registered capital.

Registration process

Name approval: Select a company name, ensure that it complies with the UAE naming regulations, is unique, and does not have the same name as a registered company, and then submit a name approval application to the Dubai Carpet Free Trade Zone Authority.

Prepare and submit documents: Prepare company articles of association, shareholder identity certificates, shareholder meeting resolutions, registered address certificates, business plans and other documents, and submit them to the Free Trade Zone Authority.

Apply for a business license: Apply to the Free Trade Zone Authority for a corresponding type of business license, such as a commercial license, professional license, etc., based on the company's business scope.

Registration: The Free Trade Zone Authority will review the application documents. After the review is passed, the company's registration procedures will be completed and the company registration certificate and business license will be issued.

Bank account opening: Go to the bank to open a company bank account and deposit the registered capital, etc.

Visa processing: If you need to hire employees or shareholders need to live in the UAE, you can apply for work visas, residence visas, etc. for the relevant personnel.

Documents required for registration

Basic documents: Articles of Association, Company Registration Application Form, Shareholder Identity Certificate, Shareholder Meeting Resolution.

Proof of Address: Lease Contract or Property Certificate.

Other documents that may be required: Certificate of Good Standing, Power of Attorney, Business Plan.