ZONE · UAE
Dubai Outsource City Free Zone: Licenses, Costs & Activities (2026)
Dubai Outsource City (Dubai Outsource City) accounts for 8 license combinations in the September 2026 snapshot, spread over 6 of the 52 activity clusters tracked on the platform. The strongest cluster here is Office & Business Support with 3 packages, followed by Software Development & IT (1 packages).
Entry packages start at AED 6,202*, the median combination runs from AED 20,590*, and the fullest configurations in the catalog reach AED 20,590*. Filed setup timelines range from 15 to 17 days depending on the activity mix, visa quota and office option.
Dubai Outsource City is Dubai Outsource City, the TECOM cluster for outsourcing and back-office operations. This guide breaks the zone down by activity: the strongest clusters below, then the visa, establishment-card and bank-account steps that come bundled with Dubai Outsource City licenses — all figures from the same market snapshot.
- Activity combinations
- 8 6 of 52 clusters
- Median package
- from AED 20,590* market benchmark
- Price range
- AED 6,202 – 20,590* min–max in snapshot
- Setup time
- 15–17 days fastest → slowest filed
Activities
Top activity clusters at Dubai Outsource City
| Activity cluster | Packages at Dubai Outsource City | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Office & Business Support | 3 | from AED 20,590* |
| Software Development & IT | 1 | from AED 20,590* |
| Finance & Investments | 1 | from AED 20,590* |
| Visa & Immigration | 1 | from AED 6,202* |
| General Services & Freelance | 1 | from AED 20,590* |
| Repair & Maintenance Services | 1 | from AED 20,590* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Visas & banking
Visa, establishment-card and bank steps at Dubai Outsource City
- Scope tagging
- 12% visa / 0% bank share of packages tagging visa / bank steps
- Establishment card
- 68% of the catalog 3,161 packages platform-wide include the step
- Corporate bank account
- 61% of the catalog 2,840 packages platform-wide include the step
- Investor visa
- 44% of the catalog 2,047 packages platform-wide include the step
The typical Dubai Outsource City sequence files the license, then the establishment card, then residence visas and the corporate bank account — the same order the platform's catalog records across Dubai jurisdictions.
FAQ
Dubai Outsource City: questions
How much does a Dubai Outsource City license cost in 2026?
In the September 2026 snapshot, 8 combinations are tracked, starting from AED 6,202*. The median package runs from AED 20,590* and the range stretches to AED 20,590*. The spread reflects activity type, visa quota and office option. Every figure on this page is a market reference; the exact quote is confirmed on request.
How long does company setup at Dubai Outsource City take?
Filed packages at Dubai Outsource City complete in 15 to 17 days in the snapshot. License-only setups sit near the fast end; adding establishment card, residence visas and bank account moves the timeline toward the upper bound because banking KYC runs on the bank's schedule.
Which activities can a Dubai Outsource City license cover?
The catalog maps 8 Dubai Outsource City combinations onto 6 activity clusters. The strongest are Office & Business Support; Software Development & IT; Finance & Investments. Each cluster in the table above links to the cross-zone license breakdown for that activity.
Where is Dubai Outsource City located and who is it for?
Dubai Outsource City is based in Dubai — Dubai Outsource City, the TECOM cluster for outsourcing and back-office operations. As a free zone jurisdiction it suits founders who need that licensing regime specifically; the free-zone-vs-mainland comparison on this site covers when a free zone beats the mainland and vice versa.
Related breakdowns
Setting up in Dubai Outsource City?
We match the license package to your activity and visa plan — priced against the same market snapshot shown above.