DHCC Company Setup
Incorporate your clinical, healthcare services, or medical equipment company in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). Access a premium healthcare community regulated by the DHCR.
What Is Dubai Healthcare City?
Dubai Healthcare City is a government-backed free zone created exclusively for the healthcare and life-sciences sector. It offers a regulated environment with strict quality standards, making it one of the most trusted healthcare jurisdictions in the region.
DHCC companies benefit from:
Who Issues the License?
This distinction ensures regulatory compliance and clarity.
Business Activities in DHCC
Covering both clinical and non-clinical healthcare services.
Clinical Activities
Direct patient care and medical services requiring DHCA/CPQ clinical governance.
Clinics & Medical Centres
Outpatient clinics, polyclinics, and specialised medical consultation centres.
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
General and specialised inpatient hospitals and advanced surgical facilities.
Diagnostic & Treatment Centres
Diagnostic testing laboratories, radiology, and advanced treatment centres.
Day Surgery & Wellness Clinics
Day surgery units, rehabilitation centres, and holistic wellness clinics.
Non-Clinical Activities
Commercial, technological, and consultancy services supporting the healthcare sector.
Medical Trading & Pharma
Import, export, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
Healthcare Consultancy
Healthcare management, quality advisory, and operational consulting.
Medical Education & Training
Accredited medical seminars, healthcare staff training, and simulation labs.
Research & Life-Sciences
Biotechnology research, biomedical product development, and life sciences.
Approvals from DHCA regulators are required for clinical activities.
CPQ & DHCR Regulatory Governance
Operating in DHCC provides instant medical prestige through rigorous oversight by the Dubai Healthcare City Authority Regulatory (DHCR), upholding high clinical standards under Center for Healthcare Planning and Quality (CPQ) guidelines.
Healthcare Professional Licensing
Primary source verification (DataFlow) and credentialing for physicians, dentists, nurses, and allied professionals.
Clinical Facility Accreditation
Rigorous engineering, infection control, and architectural inspections before licensing clinical facilities.
Quality & Clinical Guidelines
Strict adherence to evidence-based medical standards, continuous professional development, and clinical audits.
Commercial Registration
Streamlined registry for non-clinical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology companies in the free zone.
DHCC Formation Process
Easy Setup manages the entire process end to end.
Business Activity & Eligibility Assessment
Assess regulatory requirements and activity type (clinical vs non-clinical).
Trade Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with DHCA according to guidelines.
Initial Approval & Regulatory Documentation
Submit initial application, business plan, and compliance documents.
Facility or Office Selection
Select your medical facility, clinic unit, or commercial office within DHCC.
License Issuance by DHCA
Receive your official DHCC commercial license and registry documents.
Immigration File & Visa Processing
Setup immigration file and process visas for investors, medical staff, and employees.
Ownership, Facilities & Visas
Ownership
- 100% foreign ownership
- No local sponsor required
- Full capital & profit repatriation
Facility Requirements
- Medical facilities (for clinical activities)
- Offices or flexi desks (for non-clinical activities)
- Facility type depends on activity approval
Visas
- Investor visas (eligible for Golden Visa)
- Employment visas for medical & admin staff
- Family visas (subject to eligibility)
Visa allocation depends on facility size and activity.
Why Choose DHCC?
- Dedicated healthcare & life-sciences jurisdiction
- Strong regulatory credibility
- Ideal for clinics, hospitals & medical businesses
- Prime Dubai location
- High trust among patients, partners & banks
DHCC is best suited for regulated healthcare and medical enterprises.
Why Choose Easy Setup?
- DHCC-experienced consultants
- Clinical & non-clinical licensing guidance
- Facility, visa & banking coordination
- Transparent costs & timelines
- Ongoing renewal & compliance support
We help you enter the healthcare sector correctly and compliantly.
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