Free Zone Company Formation

About Free Zones:

Free Zones are economic areas where one can carry out trade at preferential tax and customs rates. Free Zones were originally formed to boost international business in the region by offering benefits such as 100% foreign company ownership.

The UAE has over 50 free zones with some offering generic activities for all industries, whereas others are industry-specific.

Advantages:

100% Ownership
No NOC (No Objection Certificate) is required from the current employer
No paid-up share capital required
Option to incorporate a company under common law
Physical office space not mandatory
0% corporate and income tax
Option to incorporate remotely
Flexibility to incorporate in jurisdictions where employee health insurance is not mandatory

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UAE Free Zones

The UAE consists of seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah with free zones specific to each emirate. Check the advantages and location of each and pick the one best suited to your business needs:

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Fujairah

Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA)

Ras Al Khaimah

Sharjah

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License types and 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: