UAE free zones
Independent guides to the UAE's main free zones: who each one suits, what it allows and how setup works.
IFZA
IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) company setup in Dubai: who it suits, activities, packages, visas, remote setup and banking.
DMCC
DMCC company setup in Jumeirah Lakes Towers: commodities and trading focus, activities, office requirements, visas, crypto and banking.
Meydan Free Zone
Meydan Free Zone company setup: digital process, activities, visa packages, Dubai address and who it suits.
SPC Free Zone
SPC Free Zone company setup in Sharjah: low-cost licences, wide activity range beyond publishing, visa packages and remote setup.
RAKEZ
RAKEZ company setup: free zone and non-free zone licences in Ras Al Khaimah, industrial land, warehouses, costs and visas.
Shams
Shams Free Zone company setup in Sharjah Media City: media and creative focus, broad activities, freelance options, visas and costs.
DIFC
Setting up in the Dubai International Financial Centre: DFSA regulation, common-law courts, holding companies, family offices, prescribed companies and costs.
ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market company setup on Al Maryah Island: English common law, FSRA regulation, SPVs, foundations, holding companies and family offices.
DAFZA
Dubai Airport Freezone company setup: location beside DXB, activities, offices and warehouses, air cargo advantages, visas and who it suits.
JAFZA
Jebel Ali Free Zone company setup: port-side location, warehouses, land, manufacturing and trading licences, customs benefits and visas.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis company setup: technology park, startup support, offices, residential community and who it suits.
Dubai South
Dubai South company setup near Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City: logistics district, aviation, business park and e-commerce.
Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone company setup: low-cost licences, trading and industrial activities, warehouses, visas and proximity to Dubai.
UAQ Free Trade Zone
UAQ Free Trade Zone company setup: low-cost licences, broad activities, remote setup and visa packages.
Fujairah Creative City
Fujairah Creative City company setup: media and creative activities, freelance licences, low cost and remote setup.
RAK ICC offshore
RAK International Corporate Centre offshore companies: uses, holding shares and Dubai property, foundations, registered agent and requirements.
JAFZA offshore
JAFZA Offshore companies explained: holding assets and Dubai freehold property, requirements, limitations and comparison with RAK ICC.
Dubai Internet City
Setting up in Dubai Internet City: technology focus, licensing through the Dubai Development Authority, offices, ecosystem and who it suits.
Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City company setup: media, advertising, publishing and broadcasting licences through the Dubai Development Authority.
Dubai Healthcare City
Setting up a clinic or healthcare business in Dubai Healthcare City: DHCC Authority licensing, professional licences, facilities and wellness activities.
Dubai Design District
Setting up in Dubai Design District: fashion, design, architecture and luxury brands, licensing through the Dubai Development Authority.
KEZAD
KEZAD company setup in Abu Dhabi: industrial land, logistics, manufacturing and trading near Khalifa Port.
SAIF Zone
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone company setup: trading, logistics, warehouses and offices near Sharjah Airport.
Hamriyah Free Zone
Hamriyah Free Zone company setup: industrial, maritime and oil and gas activities with port access in Sharjah.
DWTC Free Zone
DWTC Free Zone company setup: events, corporate offices and virtual asset businesses at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Best free zone in the UAE
There is no single best UAE free zone. How to match a free zone to your activity, budget, visa needs, banking and reputation, with recommendations by business type.
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