Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)

Where Innovation Meets Enterprise

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is a 100% government-owned free zone and technology park designed to foster innovation, research, and advanced IT-based industries. Perfect for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises in electronics, engineering, software, and R&D, DSO offers a modern tech ecosystem backed by residential and commercial conveniences.

Located on Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, DSO integrates workspace, living space, and recreation—making it one of the most self-sufficient and future-ready free zones in the UAE.

Key Benefits of Dubai Silicon Oasis

• Focus on Tech and Innovation: Ideal for companies in AI, robotics, semiconductors, cloud, mobile tech, and cybersecurity.
  
• Integrated Living & Working Hub: Includes residential towers, academic institutions, and retail outlets.
  
• In-house Data Centre & Infrastructure Support: Built-in ICT services and smart solutions.
  
• 100% Ownership & Tax-Free Regime
  
• Access to Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec): One of the largest coworking and startup incubator spaces in the region.
• Low-Cost Licensing for Startups: Especially attractive for early-stage tech ventures.

Types of Licenses in DSO

• Service License – For software, IT consulting, fintech, and other services.
  
• Trade License – For technology product import/export and distribution.
  
• Industrial License – For light tech manufacturing and assembly.
• Entrepreneurial/Startup License – Through Dtec for minimal capital ventures.

DSO Company Formation Process

1. Determine Business Activity: Ensure your activity aligns with DSO’s high-tech and innovation mandate.
   
2. Choose Legal Structure: FZE, FZCO, or branch.
   
3. Apply Online: Submit initial interest, trade name, and documentation.
   
4. Lease Office or Workstation: Options from flexi-desks at Dtec to fully furnished offices.
   
5. Compliance Review: Background check and document clearance by DSO Authority.
6. License & Visa Processing: Receive the trade license and proceed with visa applications.

We Can Help

From accessing Dtec incubation to customizing your DSO lease and navigating tech-sector compliance, we make setting up in Dubai Silicon Oasis smooth, strategic, and scalable.