Why a free zone
Built for founders who want speed and full control.
Full foreign ownership
No local shareholder or service agent needed. You own and control the company.
Repatriate profits freely
Move capital and profits in and out of the UAE without currency restrictions.
Flexible office options
Start on a flexi desk and move to a private office or warehouse as you grow.
Residence visas
Sponsor yourself, your team and your family, within your package’s visa quota.
0% corporate tax on qualifying income
Free zone companies that meet the qualifying conditions keep the 0% rate.
40+ authorities to choose from
We compare zones on cost, visas, activities and reputation with banks.
What’s included
Everything from zone selection to visas in hand.
- Free zone comparison and package recommendation
- Activity selection and licence application
- KYC, document collection and attestation guidance
- Trade licence, establishment card and lease agreement
- Immigration file and residence visas
- Corporate bank account introduction
- Corporate tax registration and renewal reminders
How it works
From first call to licence in four steps.
Consultation
We confirm your activities, visa needs and budget and shortlist two or three zones with itemised quotes.
Application
KYC and application submitted to the authority; initial approval usually within days.
Licence issued
Licence, establishment card and lease issued; company documents delivered.
Visas and bank
Immigration file opened, visas processed and bank account introduced.
Packages
Free zone packages.
Starting fees shown for guidance. Government fees vary by activity and visa count; your written quote itemises every line.
Starter
Zero-visa licence in SHAMS or SPC for solo founders.
- Trade licence, up to 3 activities
- Shared desk facility
- Corporate tax registration
- Bank introduction
Founder
IFZA or Meydan licence with visas for a small team.
- Trade licence, wide activity list
- 1 to 3 residence visas
- Flexi desk
- Bank account support
- Corporate tax and VAT registration
Premium
DMCC or JAFZA licence for trading and logistics.
- Tier-one authority licence
- Up to 6 visas
- Office or warehouse options
- Dedicated relationship manager
Package builder
Build your package. Get an itemised quote.
1. Preferred free zone
2. Number of residence visas
3. Office type
4. Add-on services
Your package
IFZA free zone licence
Compare free zones
The right free zone depends on your activity.
| Free zone | Emirate | Best suited to | Setup from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DMCC | Dubai | Commodities, trading, crypto and financial services | AED 22,000 | Details |
 IFZA | Dubai | Consultancy, services and general trading | AED 12,900 | Details |
 Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | E-commerce, consultancy and media | AED 12,500 | Details |
 JAFZA | Dubai | Logistics, manufacturing and distribution | AED 15,000 | Details |
 DIFC | Dubai | Financial services, fintech and family offices | AED 45,000 | Details |
 ADGM | Abu Dhabi | Financial services, holding and family offices | AED 36,000 | Details |
 SHAMS | Sharjah | Media, creative work and freelancers | AED 5,750 | Details |
 SPC Free Zone | Sharjah | Publishing, media and professional services | AED 5,750 | Details |
 RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | Industrial, trading and SMEs | AED 6,500 | Details |
Prices shown are starting package fees. Government fees vary by activity and visa count; your quote itemises every line.
Which free zone is cheapest?
SHAMS, SPC and RAKEZ offer the lowest starting packages, from around AED 5,750. Dubai zones such as IFZA and Meydan start around AED 12,500 and include more visas and a Dubai address.
Can a free zone company trade with mainland customers?
Service companies generally can. For goods, you sell to the mainland through a distributor or by paying customs duty on entry. A dual licence or mainland branch is the alternative.
How many visas can I get?
It depends on the package and office. Flexi desks typically allow one to six visas; physical offices increase the quota.
Do I need to visit the UAE?
Several zones issue the licence remotely. You must be present for the visa medical and Emirates ID biometrics.