Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is an important free trade zone and technology park in Dubai. It is a government-owned incentive free trade zone. Silicon Valley Oasis City has attracted many international companies to settle in, covering information technology, e-commerce, financial technology, artificial intelligence and other fields. The companies in the park include some well-known technology companies and start-ups, forming a good innovation ecosystem. During the registration process, companies need to understand and comply with relevant regulations and requirements to ensure the smooth progress of the registration process.

Table of Contents

1. Basic Information 2. Park characteristics 3. Living facilities 4. Transportation convenience 5. Other advantages 6. Enterprise Settlement 7. Dubai Silicon Oasis Company Registration Process

1. Basic Information

Established: 2004

Location: Southeast of Dubai, at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Dubai Al Ain Road (E66)

Area: Approximately 7.2 square kilometers

2. Park characteristics

Free Zone: Dubai Silicon Oasis is a government-owned incentive free zone that provides free zone incentives and benefits to companies operating in the technology park.

Technology Park: The park is home to many international companies covering a variety of fields such as information technology, e-commerce, fintech, artificial intelligence, etc., forming a good innovation ecosystem.

Well-developed infrastructure: The park has modern infrastructure, including advanced telecommunications, fiber optic networks, tertiary data centers and high-tech utilities, to meet the needs of high-tech industries.

3. Living facilities

Residential area: Dubai Silicon Oasis was initially a center for technology startups, but soon developed into a mature residential area, offering apartments and villas for rent and sale.

Educational institutions: There are many well-known schools near the park, such as GEMS Wellington Academy, GEMS Modern Academy, etc., as well as top universities such as Heriot-Watt University Dubai, Murdoch University and University of Wollongong.

Commercial facilities: Dubai Silicon Oasis has more than 80 restaurants, retail stores, shopping malls and other commercial facilities, providing convenient living services for residents.

4. Transportation convenience

Road Network: Dubai Silicon Oasis is strategically located and can be reached via any road, minimizing traffic congestion.

Public Transportation: The nearest metro station to DSO is Centrepoint Metro Station (formerly known as Rashidiya Metro Station), making it convenient for residents to travel.

5. Other advantages

Policy support: Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) provides all-round support and services to settled enterprises, including registration, licensing, taxation and other conveniences.

Innovation environment: The park has technology events such as STEP Forum, which provides a platform for interaction and cooperation for start-ups, investors and industry experts.

6. Enterprise Settlement

Number of companies: Dubai Silicon Oasis is home to many companies, including multinational corporations, start-ups and R&D centers.

Major companies: Some major companies such as large multinational corporations have offices here, and all technology initiatives of the Dubai government are also implemented and tested in Silicon Oasis.

Chinese companies: Chinese companies also have a greater chance of settling in Dubai Silicon Oasis, especially in the fields of information technology and software development, e-commerce, artificial intelligence and big data, and green technology.

7. Dubai Silicon Oasis Company Registration Process

(1) Submit a company name application:

After selecting a company name that complies with the regulations, submit it to the relevant department for approval.

Usually, the name approval process will be completed within a certain period of time, and you can proceed to the next step after approval.

(2) Prepare registration materials:

Including identification documents of shareholders and directors, proof of address, description of business scope, etc.

Make sure all materials meet local requirements to avoid delays in registration.

(3) Submit a registration application:

After preparing all registration materials, submit a registration application through the Dubai Silicon Oasis Business Registration Platform.

(4) Obtain a business license:

After the registration application is approved, the company will obtain a business license, marking the official establishment of the company.

(5) Open a bank account:

After registration is completed, the company needs to open a company account in a local bank. The documents required for bank account opening include business license, identification documents of shareholders and directors, and company articles of association.