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100% ownership, 0% personal income tax and licences issued in days. We compare 40+ UAE free zones and register you in the one that actually fits.
Every UAE free zone is a self-contained licensing authority with its own price list, visa packages, permitted activities and reputation with banks. The cheapest licence is rarely the best: banks, clients and visa needs matter just as much. Because Pro24 is a registered agent across the major zones, our advice follows your business model, not a single zone commission.
Popular choices we register daily include DMCC for trading and commodities, IFZA and Meydan for cost-effective Dubai licences, JAFZA for logistics, DIFC and ADGM for finance, and RAKEZ or SHAMS for budget-friendly startups.
Built for startups, e-commerce, consultants and international trade.
0% corporate tax on qualifying free zone income and no personal income tax on salaries or dividends.
Digital-first authorities issue many licences within 48 hours of document submission.
Move 100% of capital and profits abroad with no currency restrictions.
Licence, flexi desk and visa quota in one predictable annual fee, ideal for lean startups.
Zones like DMCC, Dubai South and JAFZA cluster suppliers, customers and infrastructure for your sector.
Add activities, visas or offices as you grow, or later expand to mainland with a dual licence.
We shortlist 2 or 3 zones against your activity, visa needs, banking profile and budget.
Passport copies, photo and application forms submitted; some zones require a short business summary.
Pay the package fee and receive your licence, lease agreement and incorporation documents.
Establishment card, e-channel, residence visas and corporate bank introductions follow immediately.
A free zone company sells to the UAE mainland through a locally licensed distributor, by invoicing B2B where rules allow, or by adding a dual licence or branch. If most revenue will come from the local market, mainland is usually the better first licence, and we will tell you so.
Northern emirate zones such as SHAMS, RAKEZ, Ajman and UAQ offer zero-visa licences from roughly AED 5,999 per year. Dubai zones like IFZA and Meydan start around AED 12,900. Cheapest is not always best for banking, so we balance cost against your account-opening prospects.
Qualifying free zone persons pay 0% on qualifying income and 9% on non-qualifying income. Meeting the conditions requires adequate substance and correct transaction structuring, which our tax team sets up from day one.
Packages range from zero-visa licences to 6 or more visas, and larger allocations come with bigger offices. We match the package to your real hiring plan so you are not paying for unused quota.
Get a side-by-side comparison of the 3 best zones for your business, with exact package prices, within 24 hours.
