United Arab Emirates
Set up your company in any UAE free zone, on the mainland or offshore
48 free zones in all seven emirates, the Dubai mainland and offshore. One team handles the licence, visas, Emirates ID, corporate tax registration and bank account.
From AED 5,500 with Bastion Formations
Mainland, free zone or offshore?
Free zone company (FZE / FZCO)
100% foreign ownership. A visa quota with most packages. Trade internationally and inside the zone.
See packagesMainland LLC
Licensed by the Department of Economy and Tourism. Trade anywhere in the UAE and bid for government contracts.
See packagesOffshore company (RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore)
For holding and international structuring. No UAE office or visa.
See packagesEvery UAE free zone we set up in
Dubai (25)
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
Dubai
Good for
DWTC Free Zone (Dubai World Trade Centre)
Dubai
Good for
Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai
Good for
Expo City Dubai Free Zone
Dubai
Good for
Abu Dhabi (6)
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market)
Abu Dhabi
Good for
KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi)
Abu Dhabi
Good for
Sharjah (7)
SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone)
Sharjah
Good for
SPC Free Zone (Sharjah Publishing City)
Sharjah
Good for
SRTIP (Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park)
Sharjah
Good for
Shams (Sharjah Media City Free Zone)
Sharjah
Good for
Ajman (3)
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
Ajman
Good for
Ajman Media City Free Zone (AMC)
Ajman
Good for
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ)
Ajman
Good for
Ras Al Khaimah (4)
Innovation City (formerly RAK DAO)
Ras Al Khaimah
Good for
RAK Maritime City Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Good for
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)
Ras Al Khaimah
Good for
Fujairah (2)
Creative City Fujairah (Media Free Zone)
Fujairah
Good for
Fujairah Free Zone (FFZA)
Fujairah
Good for
Umm Al Quwain (1)
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)
Umm Al Quwain
Good for
Not sure which free zone fits?
Tell us your activity, how many visas you need and whether you need an office. We recommend two or three zones that fit and send the cost of each.
Get my recommendationWhat we handle
- Trade licence
- Company name approval
- Residence visas for owners and staff
- Emirates ID and medical
- Establishment card
- Corporate tax and VAT registration
- Corporate bank account introduction
- Licence renewal each year
- Accounting and bookkeeping
How it works
- 1
Tell us your plan.
- 2
We recommend the zone or mainland and send a fixed quote.
- 3
We file the licence and visas while you stay abroad or in the UAE.
- 4
You get your licence, visas and bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Which free zone is cheapest?
It depends on your activity, how many visas you need and whether you need an office. The cheapest zone for one business can be the wrong fit for another. Tell us your plan and we compare the zones for you.
Can I set up without visiting the UAE?
Yes. Most free zones allow remote setup with your passport and signed documents. You visit the UAE only for the visa medical test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Free zone or mainland?
Pick a free zone if you trade internationally or online and want simple setup. Pick a mainland LLC if you want to sell to customers anywhere in the UAE or bid for government contracts.
How many visas can I get?
It depends on the zone, the package and your office space. Most free zone packages include at least one visa, and you can add more with a larger quota.
Can you open the bank account?
We introduce you to UAE banks and digital banks and prepare your application. The bank makes the final decision after its own checks.
How long does it take?
A free zone company usually takes 3 to 10 working days. A mainland LLC usually takes 5 to 15 working days, depending on activity and approvals.