Freezone Company
Freezone companies are currently the most preferred choice for incorporation in the UAE, thanks to their myriad advantages. These include:
- 100% foreign ownership
- Unrestricted repatriation of profits
- Diverse license options
- No corporate or personal taxes
- No salary deductions
- No recruitment restrictions
- Access to excellent infrastructure:
- ports, airports, roads, communication networks
- Accommodation choices: offices, industrial units, storage facilities, and land for development
DMCC
One stop freezone for multi commodity business
RAK, JAFZA & IFZA
Top Freezones for industrial and out of office business activities
DCCA
Dubai Creative Cluster Authority for professional business activities
DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre, top class financial opportunities
Formation Options
Also known as Dubai Development Authority, focuses on creative professional industries and oversees several themed areas, including:
- Dubai Media City
- Dubai Production City
- Dubai Studio City
- Dubai Knowledge Park
- Dubai International City (DIAC)
- Dubai Science Park
- Dubai Design District (D3)
- Dubai Internet City
- Dubai Outsource City
Also referred to as JLT (Jumeirah Lake Towers), the Freezone is situated opposite the popular expat residential area, Dubai Marina. DMCC has earned a strong reputation in the UAE as a reputable Freezone, catering not only to commodities trading but also attracting professional companies in sectors like information technology and management consulting.
Formerly known as Dubai World Central, is the Freezone situated on the Expo 2020 site and adjacent to the new airport in Dubai. This recently established Freezone has flourished by providing industrial, commercial, and professional licenses. Moreover, it has gained popularity for offering a conventional LLC setup, complete with appointed Directors, Manager, and Secretary
- Dubai Airport Feezone Authority (DAFZA)
- Jebel Ali Freezone
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Meydan Freezone
- Dubai Maritime City Authority
- Gold and Diamond Park
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
- National Industries Park (Techno Park)
- Dubai Healthcare City
- International Humanitarian City
- Dubai World Trade Centre
Umm Al Quain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ) has made remarkable progress in the last four years, successfully implementing an aggressive development plan to attract businesses from other Emirates, particularly the Northern Emirates. Their proactive team works diligently, enabling new company registrations within 24 hours and issuing residency visas within just three days.
Sharjah, with its Freezones like Hamriyah Free Trade zone, Sharjah Airport Free Trade Zone, and Sharjah Media and Publishing City Freezone, has historically benefited from its close proximity to Dubai. However, in recent years, other Emirates and Dubai’s developments have posed challenges to Sharjah’s growth. Despite this, Hamriyah Freezone remains robust, owing to its industrial presence and close proximity to the Emirate’s port.
Ajman, with its Freezones like Ajman Free Zone and Ajman Media City Free Zone, was once a preferred choice for businesses in the Northern Emirates, benefiting from its service offices in central Dubai. However, changes in processes and the closure of the Dubai office have slightly impacted registrations.
Ras Al Khaimah stands out as the heavy industry front runner among Freezones, housing Ceramic and Cement companies. RAKIA was also a leading choice for service companies. While maintaining service offices in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah’s Freezones continue to attract a considerable number of new registrations
