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Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone

Easy Setup assists healthcare businesses with formation in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). A specialised, regulated free zone for clinics, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and medical services.

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Understanding DHCC

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:

Healthcare-focused regulatory framework
Strong international credibility
Access to a specialised medical ecosystem
Clear separation between clinical and non-clinical activities

Who Issues the License?

Licenses are issued only by Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA)
Easy Setup acts as a business setup consultant and facilitator
Easy Setup does not issue licenses

This distinction ensures regulatory compliance and clarity.

Licensed Activities

Business Activities in DHCC

Covering both clinical and non-clinical healthcare services.

Clinical Activities

Clinics & Medical Centres

Outpatient clinics and medical centres.

Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities

Specialised healthcare facilities.

Diagnostic & Treatment Centres

Diagnostic labs and treatment centres.

Day Surgery & Wellness Clinics

Day surgery and wellness services.

Non-Clinical Activities

Medical Trading & Pharma

Medical trading and pharmaceutical companies.

Healthcare Consultancy

Healthcare consulting and management.

Medical Education & Training

Medical education and training services.

Research & Life-Sciences

Research and life-science services.

Approvals from DHCA regulators are required for clinical activities.

Step by Step

DHCC Formation Process

Easy Setup manages the entire process end to end.

Business Activity & Eligibility Assessment

Assess regulatory requirements and activity type.

Trade Name Reservation

Reserve your company name with DHCA.

3

Initial Approval & Regulatory Documentation

Submit initial application and compliance documents.

4

Facility or Office Selection

Select your medical facility or office space.

5

License Issuance by DHCA

Receive your official DHCC trade license.

6

Immigration File & Visa Processing

Setup immigration file and process visas.

Key Structure

Ownership, Facilities & Visas

Ownership

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • No local sponsor required

Facility Requirements

  • Medical facilities (for clinical activities)
  • Offices or flexi desks (for non-clinical activities)
  • Facility type depends on activity approval

Visas

  • Investor visas
  • Employment visas
  • Family visas (subject to eligibility)

Visa allocation depends on facility size and activity.

Healthcare Leader

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.

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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.

Common Questions

DHCC FAQs

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.
Licenses are issued only by Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA). Easy Setup acts as a business setup consultant and facilitator and does not issue licenses. This ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and licensing laws.
DHCC supports clinics & medical centres, hospitals & specialised healthcare facilities, diagnostic & treatment centres, and day surgery & wellness clinics. Clinical activities require additional approvals from DHCA regulators.
DHCC supports medical trading & pharmaceutical companies, healthcare consultancy & management, medical education & training, and research & life-science services.
DHCC offers 100% foreign ownership with no local sponsor required. This makes it ideal for international healthcare companies, medical professionals, and pharmaceutical businesses.
Clinical activities require medical facilities within DHCC, while non-clinical activities can operate from offices or flexi desks. Facility type depends on activity approval and visa quota depends on facility size.
DHCC is a dedicated healthcare and life-sciences jurisdiction with strong regulatory credibility, a specialised medical ecosystem, and high trust among patients, partners, and banks. It is designed specifically for regulated healthcare enterprises.
DHCC company formation typically takes 4-8 weeks depending on the type of activity (clinical vs non-clinical), regulatory requirements, and documentation readiness. Easy Setup manages the entire process end to end, including regulatory coordination.
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