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DMCC — Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

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DMCC is the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, a free zone established in 2002 around Jumeirah Lakes Towers, focused on commodities trading (gold, diamonds, tea, coffee), services, and increasingly crypto/Web3.

What it does

DMCC hosts over 24,000 companies across commodities, services, education, media, and crypto. It is the headquarters of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and operates the world's largest Crypto Centre by member count. Free-zone benefits include 100% foreign ownership and 0% corporate tax on qualifying free-zone income.

Key facts

TypeFree zone (commodities / services / crypto)
JurisdictionJumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Established2002
Companies24,000+
Notable featureDMCC Crypto Centre, DGCX exchange
Official portaldmcc.ae

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