Why DOZ

Independent research commissioned in August 2003 to assess Dubai Outsource Zone’s attractiveness as offshore operations location…ranked no. 3 in the world*.


 
* Research model uses USA as frame-of-reference, i.e. as origin of offshore transactions

Financial benefits - 100% Ownership and 100% Exemption from Taxes
Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ) offers 100 % exemption from corporate and personal taxes and customs duties for a minimum of 50 years. Companies in DOZ can have 100% business ownership and also lease land for up to 50 years to set up their own facilities. The Zone also offers 100% repatriation on capital and profits and has no currency restrictions.

State of the Art Infrastructure
Companies looking to set up in DOZ will be welcomed with a highly advanced telecommunication and technology infrastructure. This is in addition to the modern buildings all set up within the zone, that accentuate the feeling of the community.


Located in a Hub for Talent
DOZ is located in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which attracts skilled knowledge workers from talent-rich regions like India, Pakistan, Sri lanka, Philippines, Iran, Egypt, Morroco, South Africa, Lebanon and Jordan. Substantiating Dubai Outsource Zone’s offshore potential is a Location Assessment Study conducted by AT Kearney that ranked it among the three top offshore locations in the world. The research takes into account Dubai’s traditional strength in attracting cost-effective talent from a skill-rich region spreading across the Indian Sub-continent, Philippines, Levant, Africa, Middle East and Iran.

Regional Graduates and Knowledge Workers
Country
Graduating 2003
Graduate *
Knowledge Workers *
Egypt
1,084,040
200-300
500-600
India
3,670,000
325-350
500-550
Jordan
125,790
500-600
1000-1100
Lebanon
132,550
400-500
900-1000
Syria
181,140
300-400
900-1000
Pakistan
772,280
250
500
Sri Lanka
54,250
250
500-600
Philippines
422,825
350-400
500-600
Algeria
531,470
400-500
-
Morocco
287,480
400-500
-
Tunisia
275,425
400-500
-
Iran
142,268
300-400
-
Libya
-
180-250
-
 
 
No Red Tape – Quick and Simplified Licensing, Incorporation and Visa Processing
Licensing and Incorporation in Dubai Outsource Zone is simple, easy and quick. It offers an immigration service that turns around visas in 24 hours helping companies hire staff quickly. There is a single-window facility for obtaining all government approvals and services including trade licenses, visas, work permits and telecommunication services.

Customised Plug-and-Play Infrastructure
Dubai Outsource Zone provides a customised scalable state-of-the-art technology platform that enables you to start with minimal infrastructure investment. What is remarkable about this infrastructure is its plug-and-play nature which helps you to begin operations the moment you move into the Zone.

Environment – Transparent Laws and One-Stop Shop of Business services
Dubai Outsource Zone operates under a sound and transparent regulatory framework. It also offers a one-stop-shop of business support services designed to free you from operational hassles so that you can concentrate on your core business and your strategic, value-adding functions.

Cluster – One of the World’s Largest ICT Clusters
Dubai Outsource Zone is an initiative of Dubai Internet City, which has today evolved into a dynamic international community of over 1000 ICT companies. The global ICT giants have all established here. Companies from the entire ICT industry spectrum are represented in Dubai Internet City. The key sectors are Software Development, Business Services, Web Based & e-Commerce, Consultancy, Sales & Marketing and Back Office Operations.

Industry Links – Close Proximity to Media Firms and Knowledge-Providers
Dubai Outsource Zone also exists close to other Free Zone ventures - Dubai Media City, a cluster for media companies and Knowledge Village, a cluster for knowledge providers including education and training companies. Dubai Media City provides an advanced infrastructure and supportive environment for media-related businesses to operate globally out of Dubai. Dubai Media City is a place where every kind of media business, specifically; Media and Marketing Services, Printing and Publishing, Music, Film, New Media, Leisure and Entertainment, Broadcasting and Information Agencies can operate with collective synergy and individual freedom. Knowledge Village provides an infrastructure and environment for a variety of organizations and individuals to create and disseminate knowledge. Knowledge Village is home to a variety of knowledge providers including e-Learning companies, educational institutions, R & D organizations, corporate training institutions, innovation organizations, science and technology institutes, certification and testing organizations and incubators.




 

Registration Process
This section contains all the information on how to register your company in Dubai Outsource Zone and all the documents you require.

Downloads
This section contains a specimen of all the required documents to register a company at DOZ.

DOZ News
Useful Links

This section contains links to other useful websites.