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DACC Circular No. 001 of 2025 Regarding the Dubai South Free Zone Rules, Companies Regulations, Tariff, and Violations Code

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Dubai Aviation City Corporation

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Date: 19 May 2025

 

Dear Valued Customers,


Dubai Aviation City Corporation (the “Corporation”) has issued the second edition of the Dubai South Free Zone Rules (the “Freezone Rules”) and Dubai South Companies Regulations (the “Companies Regulations”), which repeal and replace the Freezone and Administration Rules and Regulations issued in March 2010.

Dubai South Free Zone Rules 2025 set out the general regulatory framework governing Dubai South Free Zone (the “Free Zone”); including guidelines, requirements, and restrictions applicable to entities’ establishment, operation, employment, development, leasing, and other ancillary matters within the Free Zone;

Dubai South Companies Regulations 2025 govern corporate matters for any company, branch, or sole establishment (freelancer) registered and authorized to undertake commercial activities in or from the Free Zone (“Free Zone Entities”).


The Free Zone Rules and Companies Regulations are effective starting from 7th of May 2025 and shall be read in conjunction with one another. All Free Zone Entities are expec...