Full ownership, fast licensing, 25+ zones to choose from
The default route for founders who sell internationally or online. Set up inside a designated zone with 100% foreign ownership and no customs duty.
Prefer to talk it through? A consultant can answer in minutes.
Included in this route
100% foreign ownership
Complete ownership with no local sponsor or partner required.
Zero income tax
Nil personal income tax, and 0% corporate tax on qualifying free zone income.
Profit repatriation
Transfer 100% of profits and capital out of the UAE.
No customs duty
Exemption from import and export customs duties within the zone.
Fast-track licensing
Trade licence issued in as little as three to five business days.
Flexible office options
Virtual offices, flexi-desks, smart offices or warehousing.
Multi-currency banking
Accounts in AED, USD, EUR, GBP and other major currencies.
Banking assistance
We prepare the file and coach the interview with UAE banks.
Where this route wins
The trade-offs that usually decide it one way or the other.
Tax efficiency
No personal income tax, and 0% corporate tax on qualifying income where conditions are met.
Full ownership
No UAE partner or sponsor needed for any permitted activity.
Strategic location
Access to markets across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
Modern infrastructure
World-class facilities, logistics and connectivity.
Simplified regulation
Streamlined processes with a single dedicated free zone authority.
From first call to trading
- 01
Free zone selection
We match your activity list against 25+ zones and recommend the best fit on cost, speed and credibility.
- 02
Name and licence application
Trade name availability check, application preparation and submission to the authority.
- 03
Documentation and MOA
We prepare the Memorandum of Association and all supporting incorporation documents.
- 04
Licence issuance
You receive the trade licence, establishment card and shareholder certificates.
- 05
Banking and visas
Corporate account opening and investor visa applications, handled end to end.
Get a written quote for free zone
Send a few details and a consultant comes back within one business day with the route, the documents you need and a full first-year cost.
- No obligation and no pressure
- A named consultant, not a call centre
- One number covering licence, visas and compliance
Asked most often about this route
How long does free zone company setup take in Dubai?
Most free zone companies are registered within three to seven business days once documents are submitted. Some premium fast-track options complete in one to two days.
Can a free zone company trade outside the free zone?
Free zone companies trade internationally and within their designated zone. To sell into the UAE mainland you generally need a local distributor, a commercial agent or a mainland branch.
What is the minimum capital requirement for a free zone company?
Many free zones have no minimum capital requirement. Certain licences and regulated activities require a minimum share capital, which varies by zone and activity.
Do I need a physical office in a UAE free zone?
Most free zones offer virtual office or flexi-desk packages where dedicated physical space is not required, which reduces both setup and running costs. Your visa quota is linked to the package you take.
Which free zone is best for my business?
It depends on your activity list, your visa count, whether you need warehousing, and who your customers are. IFZA and SHAMS suit trading and e-commerce, DMCC suits commodities, DIC and DSO suit technology, and JAFZA suits logistics.
The other routes
Mainland Company
Trade directly in the UAE market with full access to local customers and government contracts.
Offshore Company
International business structuring with asset protection and clean, low-maintenance holding vehicles.
DIFC & ADGM
Common-law jurisdictions with their own courts - the route for holding structures, SPVs, foundations and family offices.
Tell us what you want to build. We will tell you the fastest legal route to it.
A 30-minute call gives you a jurisdiction recommendation, a document checklist and a full first-year cost breakdown. No charge, no obligation.
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