Start Your Business In The UAE

Free Zone Company Setup

About Free Zone

Free Zones are designated economic areas that provide preferential tax and customs rates for trade. They were initially established in the UAE to enhance international business by offering advantages such as 100% foreign ownership. The UAE currently has more than 50 free zones, some of which provide generic activities for all industries, while others cater to specific sectors.

Types Of Free Zone Licenses

IFZA

RAKEZ

DMCC

License Type & Activities

There are more than 3000 business activities listed by the free zones in the UAE. For more details on business activities, reach out to our company setup consultants.

Commercial License

A Commercial License is required in the UAE for businesses involved in trading and supplying goods such as:

Computer software trading
Food & beverages, plastic bags & containers trading
Medical gas, acids & alkaline trading
Agricultural pesticides, perfumes & cosmetics trading
Wooden products, pipes & fittings trading
Audio-visual, recording equipment & accessories trading

Industrial License

An Industrial license is required in the UAE for manufacturing or other types of industrial activities such as:

Garments, carpets, uniforms manufacturing
Pastry & sweets manufacturing
Fabrics & textiles embroidery
Mineral water bottling
Plastic bottles & containers manufacturing

Professional License

A Professional License is required in the UAE for individuals or business groups that deliver expertise as a service to the public such as:

Electronic, mechanical engineering consultancies
Science & technology consultancy
Immigration, educational consultancies
Health awareness, project management consultancies
Marketing research, media consultancies, corporate services provider

Free Zone Registration Process

Choose business activity

Finalize company name

Complete incorporation paperwork

License issuance

Open company bank account

Receive immigration card

Process residence visa

Benefits Of Operating In A Free Zone

Complete foreign ownership
No requirement for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer
No paid-up share capital necessary
Option to establish a company under common law

No mandatory requirement for physical office space
0% corporate and income tax
Option to incorporate remotely
Flexibility to incorporate in jurisdictions where employee health insurance is not mandatory