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What is the validity of a commercial license in Dubai Healthcare City?
A commercial license in Dubai Healthcare City is valid for one year.
What is DHCA?
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), is a governing body providing clinical governance with Dubai Healthcare City. It aims at establishing an ultimate healthcare destination.
What are Masaar e-Services?
Masaar is an e-service portal that is in line with SMART Dubai Initiatives to provide a wide spectrum of services. It helps in establishing start-ups, healthcare professionals, clinical licensing, etc.
What is DIFCA?
DIFCA stands for Dubai International Financial Centre Authority that is responsible to control the strategic, overall development of Dubai International Financial Centre. Moreover, it has the authority of setting the rules and regulations for the centre.
Who issues the license to operate in DIFC?
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issues a license to operate in DIFC.
Where is DIFC located?
DIFC is located at Sheikh Zayed Road. The centre is close to major hubs like Dubai International Airport (DXB), Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media Centre.
What are the divisions in DIFC?
DIFC has two divisions: DIFC Authority and DIFC Properties. DIFC Authority is responsible for business development and management. DIFC Properties takes care of the real estate sector.
What are the operating hours for Registry Service and Government Service in DIFC?
Business hours for Registry Service are: 3pm - 4:30pm (Sun-Thu), 9am - 12:30pm (Fri).
Business hours for Government Service are: 8am - 3pm (Mon-Thu), 9am - 3pm (Sunday).
How can I start a company in DIFC?
Company formation in DIFC involves the following steps:
- Get in touch with the Relationship Management team of DIFC to initiate the application process
- Once the application is done, you will be moved to the online registration process
- Upon submitting the essential documents, a Certificate of Incorporation and Commercial License will be issued
What are the payment options available in DIFC?
Cash payment is accepted only up to AED 20,000. Cheques issued only in AED are accepted. These must be addressed to DIFC Investments LLC – Collection Account. Payment by credit card is also an option, with a 2.5% service charge included. Payments by wire transfer is also accepted.