dubaisouth business hub

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Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone offers 70 financial services activities under one license, giving entrepreneurs and investors a practical base in the Middle East’s financial capital. The license covers holding companies, digital wallet and e-payments, financial advisory, investment management, insurance brokerage, financial leasing, e-finance platforms, virtual assets advisory, transaction processing, and Islamic financial services.

Founders of any nationality can own 100% of their company, with no prior UAE residency and no minimum capital deposit. A flexi-desk and business address are included in the base package, and no physical office is needed to register. Non-regulated activities such as advisory, holding, and fintech technology can be licensed and operational within one business day. Regulated activities may need approval from the relevant authority, such as CBUAE or VARA, and the team can help confirm your classification. Licenses start from AED 12,500 per year, and you can serve clients across the GCC and internationally.