International Humanitarian City (IHC)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Official Name:

International Humanitarian City (IHC)

City:

Dubai

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Share Capital:

Office Requirements:

Unconfirmed

PO Box:

Mandatory

Services (includes consultancy, etc.):

Yes

Trading (includes trading activity):

Yes

General Trading:

Yes

Audited Financial Reports:

Yes

Industry Focus:

Charities and Intergovernmental Organisations.

Cost of Setup:

15,000 AED / 4,081 USD

Starting Cost of Renewals:

Visa Types

Type:

Residency

Time Duration:

3 years


Visa Time Duration Before Renewal Required:

Minimum Number of Visas Possible:

Maximum Number of Visas Possible:

Maximum Number of Shareholders:

Freelancer Option:

No

Office Presence is Mandatory:

Yes

Documents Required to Setup a Company :

  • Application Form.
  • Passport copies of investors (if investor is individuals).
  • Copy of registration certificate or licence copy (if investor is non-individual).
  • Passport copies of appointed board of directors, secretary, shareholders & manager along with their CV copies.
  • Reference letters of any joint cooperation or copies of agreements signed with UN agencies or NPOs of Government (if applicable).
  • Business plan based on the following guidelines: Company Objective, Core services / details of products, Sources of income, Organization Structure.
  • Budget forecast for first year of operation.
  • Bank reference letters (for individual and non-individual investors).

SUMMARY :

International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai is the one and only non-profit, independent, humanitarian free zone authority and is home to UN agencies, Non-Profit Organisations, Intergovernmental Organisations and Commercial Companies.

The IHC offers the businesses within it a wide range of benefits including: facilitating emergency preparedness; response and evacuation; licensing and one-stop-shop for all government services; secure and cost efficient warehouses and facilities; access to partnerships and fundraising; the development of a humanitarian data bank and innovation lab, and visibility and support to their major projects.

As well as state of the art office facilities, the 1,200 square metre site of International Humanitarian City also features meeting, conference and training rooms as well as on-site accommodation for up to 300 people.

The free zone is perfectly placed to respond quickly to global humanitarian crises. As well as being just 20 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport and 30 minutes from the Jebel Ali Port, IHC’s fast-track service gives its members the ability to move shipments from sea to air in just ten minutes. IHC can even provide selected airlifts free of charge to transport aid and evacuate staff members when necessary.