Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIFC | DOC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Financial Centre | Dubai Outsource City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | BPO, outsourcing |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 23,000 | AED 31,600 |
| Cheapest Package | DIFC Innovation License | DOC Standard License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 6,000-AED 8,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Independent legal system (common law) | Business process services |
| Website | www.difc.ae | |
All Packages Compared
DIFC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIFC Innovation License | AED 23,000 | 1 |
| DIFC Commercial License | AED 77,000 | 3 |
| DIFC Financial License | AED 127,000 | 5 |
DOC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DOC Standard License | AED 31,600 | 2 |
| DOC Office Package | AED 61,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DIFC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 23,000 compared to AED 31,600 for DOC. However, DOC may offer advantages in terms of bpo, outsourcing.