UAE Free Zones
UAE Free Zones
Explore free zone options around your business activities, workspace needs and plans for growth.
Ownership & Structure
Assess ownership and company structure options around your business requirements.
Activities & Workspace
Compare permitted activities, premises and facilities across suitable free zones.
Tax & Ongoing Requirements
Understand the registration, reporting and maintenance requirements relevant to your company.
Explore free zones by location
Options we can help you explore include:
• Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)
• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
• Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
• Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA)
• Dubai CommerCity
• Dubai Internet City
• Dubai World Trade Centre
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
The shortlist will depend on your business activities, workspace, visa and banking requirements.
Options we can help you explore include:
• Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
• KEZAD Free Zone
• Masdar City Free Zone
The shortlist will depend on your business activities, workspace, visa and banking requirements.
Options we can help you explore include:
• Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone)
• Hamriyah Free Zone
• Sharjah Media City (Shams)
The shortlist will depend on your business activities, workspace, visa and banking requirements.
Options we can help you explore include:
• Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
• Ajman Media City Free Zone
• Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ)
The shortlist will depend on your business activities, workspace, visa and banking requirements.
Options we can help you explore include:
• Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
• Creative City Free Zone, Fujairah
• Fujairah Free Zone
• Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)
The shortlist will depend on your business activities, workspace, visa and banking requirements.
Ongoing requirements vary by free zone, company structure and business activity.
License & Facility Renewals
Maintain your free zone license and the workspace or facility arrangements required by the authority.
Corporate Records & Beneficial Ownership
Keep company records current and meet the applicable registrar’s ownership disclosure requirements.
Tax & Financial Records
Meet applicable corporate tax and VAT obligations. Maintain accounting records and arrange audited financial statements where required.
Employment & Immigration
Maintain relevant establishment registrations, employment permissions and residence documentation through the applicable authorities.
Company Changes
Notify the relevant authority of changes to ownership, management, activities or other registered details.
Tell us about your activities, customers, workspace and visa requirements. We’ll help you shortlist suitable options and understand the next steps.
Our support includes:
• Comparison of setup and ongoing costs
• Coordination of activity eligibility checks
• Office and workspace sourcing
• Guidance on visa allocation requirements