Dubai Knowledge Park Setup
Set up your training or HR business in Dubai Knowledge Park — the region's leading free zone for training institutes, HR consultancies, education services, and professional development companies.
Description
Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) is the world's only free zone dedicated to human resources management, training, and professional development. Part of TECOM Group, DKP hosts over 500 business partners including international training institutes, HR consultancies, executive coaching firms, language centres, professional certification bodies, and education service providers. It is the natural licensing home for any business built around developing people.
DKP supports knowledge-sector activities — corporate training, professional development, HR consultancy, recruitment and executive search, e-learning platforms, language institutes, executive coaching, assessment centres, and education support services. The free zone offers 100% foreign ownership, zero personal income tax, and a campus environment shared with Dubai International Academic City partners — providing direct access to corporate training buyers, universities, and the region's professional development market.
Octavon Global Advisory handles complete Dubai Knowledge Park setup — activity selection, KHDA permit coordination for training activities (where required), package selection, trade name reservation, KYC submission, MOA drafting, license issuance, Establishment Card, visa processing, and corporate bank account introduction. Standard DKP setup completes in 10 to 14 working days; setups requiring KHDA training permits add 2 to 4 weeks.
What's Included
- Dubai Knowledge Park Trade License (TECOM)
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Region's Leading Training and HR Free Zone Address
- KHDA Training Permit Coordination (Where Required)
- Flexi-Desk / Business Centre / Office / Training Facility Options
- Up to 5 Related Knowledge Activities Under Single License
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Share Certificate
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor Visa (1-2 included)
- Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID
- Corporate Bank Account Introduction
- Free UAE Corporate Tax Consultation
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate)
- Training, HR, or education-related activity from TECOM approved list
- KHDA permit for delivering training courses in Dubai (where applicable)
- Trade name following TECOM naming rules
- Trainer credentials and course outlines (for training permit activities)
- Flexi-desk minimum, training facility for in-person courses
- NOC from current sponsor if applicant is on UAE residence visa
Required Documents
- Passport Copy (6+ months validity, all shareholders)
- Passport-sized Photographs
- UAE Visa Copy and Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- Proof of Address (utility bill, last 3 months)
- CV or Company Profile
- Trainer Credentials and Certifications (for training activities)
- Course Outlines (for KHDA permit activities)
- 3 Proposed Trade Name Choices
- List of Proposed Activities
- NOC from Current Sponsor (if applicable)
- For corporate shareholder: attested parent documents
Our Process
- Consultation on DKP activity and KHDA requirements
- Trade name reservation with TECOM
- Submit KYC application
- TECOM review and initial approval
- Facility selection (flexi-desk to training centre)
- Pay DKP license and facility fees
- MOA signing and corporate documents
- Receive DKP Trade License
- KHDA training permit application (where required)
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor visa processing
- Medical fitness and Emirates ID
- Corporate bank account opening
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 25,000
- Service Fee: AED 4,500
- VAT (5%): AED 1,475
- Total: AED 30,975
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Dubai Knowledge Park for a training business?
DKP is the only free zone in the world dedicated to training and HR — corporate buyers, government training departments, and HR directors recognise the DKP address as the standard for professional development providers. The campus environment alongside universities and institutes creates direct access to the region's learning market.
What activities are available at Dubai Knowledge Park?
Corporate training, professional development, HR consultancy, recruitment and executive search, e-learning and EdTech platforms, language institutes, executive coaching, psychometric assessment, professional certification delivery, and education support services.
Do I need a KHDA permit to deliver training in Dubai?
If you deliver structured training courses to the public in Dubai, a KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) permit is required in addition to the trade license. Pure consultancy, in-house corporate training delivered at client premises, and online-only training have different requirements. We assess your model and coordinate the KHDA pathway where needed.
How much does Dubai Knowledge Park setup cost?
DKP license packages typically start at approximately AED 25,000-30,000 in government fees including a flexi-desk. Training facilities and classrooms increase the total. KHDA permit fees (where required) are additional, typically AED 5,000-15,000 depending on course scope.
How long does DKP setup take?
Standard DKP setup completes in 10 to 14 working days from KYC submission. Adding a KHDA training permit extends the timeline by 2 to 4 weeks for curriculum review and trainer approval.
Can DKP companies train mainland UAE clients?
Yes. Training and HR consultancy services delivered to mainland corporate clients are standard practice for DKP companies. Delivering public courses at mainland venues may require additional permits depending on format — we structure this correctly during setup.
Does DKP offer classroom and training facilities?
Yes. DKP offers purpose-built training rooms, classrooms, and seminar facilities for lease alongside standard offices, plus bookable venues for occasional courses — useful for providers who do not need permanent classroom space.