Dubai · Ducamz Authority · Est. 2000
DUCAMZ is a specialized Dubai free zone tailored specifically for the automotive industry, vehicle export market, and spare parts trade. Setup packages start from AED 11,000, supporting up to 10 visa allocations with moderate banking access. DUCAMZ provides direct port access, specialized warehouse plots, and streamlined customs clearance for international automobile dealers and logistics providers.
Fees last checked · Licensing authority: Ducamz Authority. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the authority before you pay.
From
AED 11,000
Year 1 (estimated)
Eligibility restricted
Restricted to automotive-related activities only (trading, spare parts, logistics, workshops).
Quick facts
0 Visa Flexi Desk Package
AED 11,000
— · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 11,000
Estimated
1 Visa Flexi Desk Package
AED 20,200
— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa
Renews at AED 16,900
Estimated
2 Visa Office Package
AED 28,400
— · Office · 2 visas
Renews at AED 25,100
Estimated
3+ Visa Office Package
AED 38,600
— · Office · 3 visas
Renews at AED 35,300
Estimated
Leased yard or office required to obtain visas. Visa renewal cost shown recurs every 1 year.
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Tax and compliance analysis
Substance
Medium
Audit risk
Standard
Forensic ease
6/10
Automotive-Sector Specialist; Clean Activity Ring-Fencing.
DUCAMZ operates under JAFZA's parent authority but is scoped exclusively to automotive trading, spare parts, and vehicle workshop activities. This activity restriction works in the operator's favour for forensic purposes — Qualifying Income segregation is straightforward when the licence itself precludes non-automotive revenue. The main nexus consideration is re-export documentation given the zone's role in used-vehicle and parts export to secondary markets.
Operates as a JAFZA-affiliated specialist zone; automotive trading and export activity is expected to qualify as Qualifying Income under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 Article 18, subject to standard JAFZA-level substance requirements.
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How much does it cost to set up in DUCAMZ?
The cheapest published package for Dubai Auto Zone (DUCAMZ) is 0 Visa Flexi Desk Package at AED 11,000 for Year 1, renewing at AED 11,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
How long does DUCAMZ setup take?
Typical processing time is 7–14 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.
Is banking easy to set up with a DUCAMZ licence?
Banking difficulty for DUCAMZ is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, RAKBANK.
How many visas can I get with a DUCAMZ licence, and what do they cost?
Published packages include up to 3 visas (3+ Visa Office Package, AED 38,600 for Year 1). A dependent (family) visa costs about AED 2,500. Visa renewal cost shown recurs every 1 year.
Do I need a physical office in DUCAMZ?
Leased yard or office required to obtain visas.
Can a DUCAMZ company trade on the UAE mainland?
Not directly. A DUCAMZ company trades inside the zone and abroad; selling to mainland customers usually needs a distributor or a separate mainland licence.