Company setup in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is a free zone for healthcare, medical education and wellness providers, with its own regulator for clinical services.
Doing business in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
It has hospitals, clinics, laboratories and training facilities in one district, which creates referral and partnership opportunities.
Clinics, specialist practices, diagnostic labs, wellness providers and medical education companies use it. Healthcare staff licensing is part of the process.
What to know before you register
Who it suits
Clinics, labs and medical education. Clinics, specialist practices, diagnostic labs, wellness providers and medical education companies use it. Healthcare staff licensing is part of the process.
Licensing route
Clinical activities need approval from the DHCC regulator in addition to the commercial licence, and individual practitioners must be licensed. Non-clinical health businesses follow a simpler route.
Practical tip
Plan professional licences for doctors and technicians in parallel with the company licence, because the timelines are separate.
Services we provide for Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) companies
PRO services
Visas, Emirates ID, labour and immigration paperwork handled for you.
Residency and Golden Visa
Investor, partner and employee visas, and long-term residency options.
Bank account support
Guidance and introductions for a corporate account.
Renewals and amendments
Renew on time and change activities, partners or addresses.
Document attestation
Attestation of company and personal documents.
Licence types
Understand commercial, professional and industrial licences.
Frequently asked questions
Do my doctors need separate licences?
Yes. Each practitioner must be licensed by the appropriate health regulator. We coordinate the paperwork with the company setup.
Can a wellness business register in DHCC?
Wellness and non-clinical activities can be eligible. The exact category decides the route.
How long does setting up in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) take?
The time depends on your activity, the approvals it needs and how quickly documents and premises are ready. After reviewing your plan we give a written timeline for Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).
Ready to set up in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)?
Tell us your activity and plan. We reply with the recommended route, an itemised proposal and the next steps.