Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) — Quick Facts 2026
Compare Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in…
| Starting Cost | AED 600 commercial, AED 550 professional or AED 600 industrial Trakhees licence-issuance component; other fees apply |
| Price Confidence | Verified official price |
| Source Type | Official PCFC Trakhees March 2026 service-fee schedule; partial component |
| Last Reviewed | July 2026 |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Best For | Automotive & Vehicle Trading |
| Visa Options | Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected DUCAMZ facility and licence |
| Setup Time | Package and activity dependent |
| Key Activities | See full activity list |
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team | Last reviewed: August 2026 | Data sources: Pricing Methodology
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Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs. Starting cost is shown as AED 600 commercial, AED 550 professional or AED 600 industrial Trakhees licence-issuance component; other fees apply with price status: Verified official March 2026 partial service component; complete setup and renewal require confirmation. Visa options: Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected DUCAMZ facility and licence. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
| Emirate | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Starting cost | AED 600 commercial, AED 550 professional or AED 600 industrial Trakhees licence-issuance component; other fees apply |
| Price status | Verified official March 2026 partial service component; complete setup and renewal require confirmation |
| Visa options | Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected DUCAMZ facility and licence |
| Best for | Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs. |
| Banking access | Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile |
| Setup time | Package and activity dependent |
| Office requirement | Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. |
| Last reviewed | July 2026 |
| Content reviewed | July 2026 |
| Price evidence reviewed | July 2026 |
| CTA | Request current verified quote |
Choose Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) if:
Starting price
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| Cost item | Estimated amount | Included? | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License fee | AED 600 commercial, AED 550 professional or AED 600 industrial Trakhees licence-issuance component; other fees apply | Package dependent | Confirm activity and package scope before payment. | Verified official March 2026 partial service component; complete setup and renewal require confirmation |
| Registration fee | Indicative or bundled | Varies | May be bundled into year-one setup offers. | Quote-based |
| Establishment card | Indicative | Often separate | Required for most visa processing routes. | Quote-based |
| Flexi desk / office | Package dependent | Varies | Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals. | Needs confirmation |
| Investor or employee visa | Current quote required | Usually separate | Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment. | Quote-based |
| Renewal fee | Current renewal quote required | No | Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it. | Quote-based |
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, and Meydan Free Zone are common alternatives to benchmark.
| Is the listed price final? | No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing. |
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| Can Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) support my activity? | Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees. |
| Will a bank account be easy? | Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval. |
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) | Trakhees free-zone licence issuance component | AED 23,000–30,000 (license ~AED 14,000 + registration ~AED 5,000 + 1 investor visa AED 4,000–7,000 all-in; compound packages cited at ~AED 62,940 including facility) Confidence: Verified official price |
Quote-based renewal - confirm the current licence, facility and related charges Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on the full licence and facility invoices Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected facility and licence | A qualifying DUCAMZ facility or lease is required and priced separately | Verified official price | Official PCFC Trakhees March 2026 service-fee schedule; partial component | Current package / renewal confirmation required | July 2026 |
| What is included | The current Trakhees schedule publishes the named licence-issuance service component for projects outside Dragon Mart 1, 2 and 6. |
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| What is not included | Trade-name reservation, initial approval, service-agent and improvement fees, accommodation/local fees, general-trading or contracting activity fees, facility or lease, establishment card, visas, insurance and advisory support. |
| Hidden-cost risk | This is a Trakhees licence-issuance service component, not a complete DUCAMZ setup price. Confirm the current development-zone classification, facility, activity and full payment advice before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium to high |
| Best fit | Vehicle trading, automotive import/export and related businesses operating from the Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone. |
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Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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