Ampsy Consultancy LLC provides end-to-end business setup, support, and advisory services in the UAE.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the region's leading financial free zone, operating under its own English common law framework and courts, separate from onshore UAE civil law. Located in the heart of Dubai along Sheikh Zayed Road, it's home to global banks, asset managers, law firms and fintech companies, and is the natural base for financial services, professional services and holding structures that need regulatory credibility and access to international markets.
Independent Common Law System: DIFC operates under its own laws and courts modelled on English common law, giving contracts and disputes a familiar, predictable legal framework.
Regulated and Non-Financial Licences: A DFSA-regulated Financial Services licence for banks, funds and investment firms, alongside Non-Financial and Innovation licences for consultancies, fintech and professional services.
100% Foreign Ownership: Full ownership for all shareholder types, with no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital.
Prestige Business Address: A Dubai International Financial Centre address carries weight with banks, investors and enterprise clients that a standard free zone licence doesn't.
0% Tax on Qualifying Income: DIFC entities can qualify for 0% corporate tax on qualifying income under the UAE's Qualifying Free Zone Person regime.
Ampsy Consultancy manages the full DIFC company formation process, from trade name reservation and licence selection to document preparation and bank account coordination.
Ready to set up your business in DIFC? Call Ampsy Consultancy today to get expert consultation!
Answers to common questions about business setup in DIFC.
Not necessarily for the initial application, though DIFC's regulatory review is more detailed than a standard free zone and may involve meetings with the Registrar or DFSA depending on your licence type. Visa formalities still require an in-person medical test and Emirates ID appointment.
You'll need shareholder and director passport copies, a detailed business plan, proposed activities and legal structure, and — for regulated financial activities — additional KYC and compliance documentation for DFSA review.
DIFC licenses financial services (banking, asset management, insurance), non-financial professional services (legal, consulting, fintech, media) and retail or F&B activities under its Innovation and Non-Managed licence categories.
Yes. DIFC requires a registered physical office or, for smaller and early-stage firms, space within the Innovation Hub or a flexi-desk arrangement — a registered address alone isn't sufficient.