Free Zone Companies
Free Zone Companies
Formation of Free Zone Companies in UAE
Free zones are independent, designated areas that permit 100% foreign ownership. The absence of income taxes is another popular advantage of starting a business in a free zone.
All seven of the United Arab Emirates' established free zones total over forty.
Every free zone has advantages of its own based on its geographic location and the government support given to the particular businesses these free zones assist.
Within a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) or a branch of a business concern, an investor can often establish three different kinds of business companies. A company operating in a free zone is permitted to engage in import and export activities and free trade inside the zone, but its operations are limited to that free zone.
As business consultants, we advised anyone entering the UAE to establish a new company to take the time to assess their own needs and to consider our recommendations for choosing the most suitable free zone that fits their needs.
List of Free Zone Companies in UAE
| Sno | Free Zone | Region | F. ZONE MAIN ACTIVITY TYPE |
| 1 | SAIF ZONE | Sharjah | Mixed-use |
| 2 | HFZA | North, Port | Port, Maritime, Logistics, Oil & Gas |
| 3 | RAKEZ | NORTH, Port | Industries, Production type |
| 4 | SHAMS | Sharjah | E-COMMERCE, MEDIA |
| 5 | DMCC | Dubai | Commodity Trade |
| 6 | DAFZA | Dubai | multinational, regional offices, various |
| 7 | DIFC | Dubai | financial |
| 8 | JAFZA | Dubai | Industries, Production type |
| 9 | IFZA | Dubai | Various, offices |
| 10 | DUQE | Dubai | Various, offices |
| 12 | DTWCA | Dubai | Events, Trading, etc. |
| 13 | KIZAD) | Abu Dhabi | Industrial Activities |
| 14 | Masdar City Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | Renewable Energy |
| 15 | Dubai Maritime City | Dubai | Maritime Services |
| 16 | Sharjah Publishing City | Sharjah | |
| 17 | Dubai Commercity | Dubai | |
| 18 | Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone | Abu Dhabi | Trade and Logistics |
| 19 | Creative City Free Zone | Fujairah | Creative Design |
| 20 | Ajman Free Zone | Trade | |
| 21 | Fujairah Free Zone | Fujairah | Trade and Logistics |
| 22 | Dubai South | Dubai | Artificial Intelligence and Futuristic Activities |
| 23 | Dubai Design District | Dubai | Creative Design |
| 24 | Dubai Science Park | Dubai | Scientific Research |
| 25 | international Humanitarian City | Dubai | Humanitarian Hub |
| 26 | Dubai Outsource City | Dubai | eCommerce and Support Services |
| 27 | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Dubai | Technology, Mixed-use |
| 28 | Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | Mixed use |
| 29 | Abu Dhabi Global Market | Abu Dhabi | Financial Hub |
| 30 | Dubai Internet City | Dubai | Tecom-Technology, Mixed-use |
| 31 | twofour54 | Abu Dhabi | Media |
| 32 | Umm Al-Quwain Free Zone | Umm Al-Quwain | Mixed-use |
| 32 | Ajman Media City Free Zone | Ajman | Media |
| 33 | Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | Mixed-use |
| 34 | Dubai Healthcare City | Dubai | Healthcare |
| 35 | Dubai International Academic City | Dubai | Tecom-Academic |
| 36 | Dubai Production City | Dubai | Tecom-Media |
| 37 | Dubai Studio City | Dubai | Tecom-Media |
| 38 | Dubai Media City | Dubai | Tecom-Media |
FAQs on Free Zone Companies
Q1.) What is a Free Zone Company in Dubai?
Ans) A Free Zone Company in Dubai is a business entity established within one of the numerous free zones in the city. These zones offer favorable business conditions, including tax exemptions, 100% foreign ownership, and simplified company setup procedures.
Q2.) What are the benefits of setting up a Free Zone Company in Dubai?
Ans)
- 100% foreign ownership
- Tax exemptions
- Simplified company setup process
- Access to world-class infrastructure and facilities
- No currency restrictions
- Full repatriation of profits and capital
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