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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre [DMCC]

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is a strategic initiative of the Dubai government created to establish a commodity market place in Dubai. Rated ‘A’ by Standard & Poor’s, it provides industry-specific market infrastructure and a full range of facilities for the gold & precious metals, diamonds & coloured stones, energy and other commodities industries.

DMCC is also a free zone authority offering 100% business ownership, a guaranteed 50 year tax holiday and freehold property options.

Launched in 2002, this strategic government initiative has been established to support the specific needs of its core segments - Gold & Precious Metals, Diamonds & Coloured Stones, Energy and Other Commodities industries.

The objectives of this progressive Centre include:

  • Creation of a dedicated market place in Dubai,
  • Increase the value and volume of commodities traded in and through the region
  • Facilitation and integration of the entire value chain of its key segments
  • Broaden the local market horizon e.g. Refining

  • Manufacturing - Trade

  • Create industry specific market infrastructure for its core segments, innovate new products and services
  • Provide a supportive business environment through purpose-built infrastructure
  • Promote regional industry growth
  • Enhance local industry through implementation of international standards

  • DMCC is a free zone authority offering market participants of the commodities industry and support services invaluable business incentives, including :

  • 100% business ownership
  • A guaranteed 50-year tax holiday on personal and income taxes,
  • Purpose-built infrastructure available on a freehold or leasehold option
  • A one stop shop facility for processing of all documentation including immigration, registration and licensing

  • Facilities :

    DMCC’s 200-hectare development will include the Almas Tower (meaning Diamond in Arabic), the AU Tower and the Ag Tower, in addition to plots of land allocated for special manufacturing operations, located in close proximity to Dubai’s emerging projects and developments. Each purpose-built tower will have facilities that enhance trading and will provide commercial and support facilities for market participants in DMCC’s specialized segments; gold & precious metals, diamonds & coloured stones and commodities.

    DMCC offers its members services ranging from registration and licensing to general services that ease the process of setting up a business within the complex. This ëOne Stop Shopí strategy allows member companies to complete the employee affairs procedures, renewal of residence permits and issuance of visas, traffic affairs, and vehicle registration through DMCC itself. Key Benefits