This article was updated on July 5th, 2023
This article was updated on July 5th, 2023
This article has been researched and written by Scott Greaves and the team at Creation Business Consultants and has not used AI in generating this article.
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) launched in 2002, is a healthcare landmark facilitating individuals and corporations to advance their healthcare services, engage with the community and enjoy the energy of a healthcare district. DHCC attracts those in the healthcare sector that want to setup and start a company in Dubai whilst being centrally located in the heart of the city.
DHCC free zone is governed by DHCA and is regulated by the independent regulatory arm, Dubai Healthcare City Authority Regulation (DHCR), whose quality standards are accredited by the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua).
DHCC core sectors focus is within the health care industry. It aims to reduce the cost of doing business in Dubai, enhance economic growth and further cementing Dubai’s position as the destination of choice for foreign investment. The overall goal is to attract even more healthcare, medical education, and wellness sectors towards setting up a business in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) Free Zone.
DHCC has close to 215 clinical partners including hospitals, outpatient medical centres, recreational and clinical facilities, and diagnostic laboratories across 4425 plus specialties with licensed healthcare professionals from almost 100 countries, strengthening its medical tourism portfolio. DHCC is also home to academic institution the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Centre.
In DHCC, a variety of commercial activities are allowed in the clinical and non-clinical activity categories. The following activities fall under each category:
Dubai Health Authority oversees all healthcare professional licensing in the free zone that is Dubai Healthcare City. At the DHCC free zone, a variety of licenses are accessible, including:
There are various procedures and requirements that you need to prepare and take into consideration to successfully operate a business in the UAE. From selecting the right structure for your company, to drafting the correct documentation, to business license and office registration, visa services, banking support, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, compliance, and tax services. Creation Business Consultants will help you throughout the entire process. Creation Business Consultants has a dedicated Corporate Structuring and Tax team with extensive experience of advising foreign investors on corporate structuring and related issues into the UAE. If you have any questions or wish to explore your options for setting up a company in Dubai Healthcare City, contact via email at [email protected] or call UAE at +971 4 878 6240.