Operating | Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) | difc.ae

Stay up-to-date with DIFC’s responses to COVID19
Read more

- Business
  Business
  We know that a supportive business environment is key to helping your company thrive. Learn more about what DIFC has to offer, from easy set-up processes to an enabling infrastructure and a variety of office spaces.
  Starting a Business in DIFC
  Operating in DIFC
  Areas of Business
  Laws & Regulations
  DIFC Innovation Hub
  Types of Spaces
  latest News
  World’s first free-to-access accredited training platform for sustainable and responsible investing provided by DIFC
  12 Jan 2021
- Lifestyle
  Lifestyle
  The DIFC is more than just a world-class financial centre. Explore the district beyond the office, from a carefully curated collection of retailers, to a diverse range of art galleries and some of the city’s best restaurants.
  Experiences
  Shop
  Dine
  Discover
  Unwind
  Locations
  Gate Avenue
  Gate District
  latest News
  The Design House, a new retail and lifestyle concept opens in Gate Avenue at DIFC
  13 Jan 2021
  Download our DIFC Connect App
- Events1
- Laws
- Newsroom
  Newsroom
  Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements and insights from across the Centre by visiting our Newsroom.
  News
  Blog
  Gallery
  Publications
  Media Kit
  latest News
  World’s first free-to-access accredited training platform for sustainable and responsible investing provided by DIFC
  12 Jan 2021
- About
  About
  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and a nominal GDP of US$ 7.7 trillion.
  The DIFC District
  DIFC Boards
  DIFC Management Team
  Sustainability
  Careers
- Contact
- Public Register
- Login
  Log-in now to access a number of services available to our clients and visitors at the click of a button.
  client portal retail portal
  venue booking visitor parking
Make an enquiry

A Continuous Record Growth with Key Milestones Achieved in 2019. Read about our achievements last year here
DIFC is one of the world’s top financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
Download the DIFC Connect Mobile App for IOS and Android devices
Watch our expert-led business webinars today. Visit our YouTube page here.

An integrated platform with an independent regulatory and legal system and a specialised infrastructure, DIFC acts as a single point of contact for end-to-end client servicing. Our streamlined process makes setting up and operating within our Centre both clear and efficient. With a centralised client-servicing model, DIFC is equipped to provide a breadth of services from registration, incorporation, licensing to leasing and employee sponsorship processes, commercial property ownership, query handling, issue resolutions, expansion assistance and client induction.

Registrar of Companies

Economic Substance Regulations

Common Reporting Standard and FATCA

DIFC Employee Workplace Savings Plan

Insolvency Practitioners and Official Liquidators

Registered and Recognised Auditors

Templates & Downloads

Handbooks & Fees

Registrar of Real Properties

Government Services

Visa Application Checker

Verify a Document

Supplier Registration

Tenant Relations

Data Protection

DIFC Connect App
Download for ios
Scan the QR code for
direct download
Download for android
Scan the QR code for
direct download

For better web experience, please use the website in portrait mode