UAE free zones
Compare UAE Free Zones Before You Commit
Every free zone markets itself as the best. The right one depends on your activity, workspace needs, visa count and banking profile — here is how they differ.
Bizzone UAE
Business Setup Consultants in Dubai, UAE
How to choose a free zone
Compare zones on the criteria that affect your operation, not on headline package price alone. A cheaper licence in the wrong zone costs more once amendments and workarounds start.
- Is your activity on the zone's approved list?
- What workspace formats are available?
- How many visas does the package allow?
- How do banks view the zone for your profile?
- What does renewal cost in year two?
- How easy are amendments and upgrades?
Popular UAE free zones
DMCC
Commodities, trading and professional services in JLT.
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Flexible, package-based licensing across a broad activity list.
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Central Dubai address with digital-first licensing.
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Logistics, aviation and e-commerce near Al Maktoum airport.
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Port-integrated trading, warehousing and industrial operations.
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Cost-conscious licensing with strong industrial facilities.
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Media and creative focus with accessible entry packages.
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Abu Dhabi Global Market special purpose vehicles for holding and ring-fencing assets.
Learn moreNot sure which?
Tell us your activity and we will shortlist the zones that fit.
Learn moreHow the process works
Consultation
We review your activity, ownership, visa needs and budget, then recommend the structures that genuinely fit.
Documentation
We prepare and check the application pack so the file is submitted right the first time.
Approval & licensing
We handle authority submissions, name reservation, initial approvals and the licence issuance process.
Post-setup support
Establishment card, visas, Emirates ID, bank account introductions, tax registration and ongoing compliance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? A consultant can walk you through the detail in a short call.
There are more than forty across the seven emirates, each with its own authority, activity list and packages. We focus on the zones that suit your activity rather than listing them all.
Migration is possible in some cases; in others a new licence and cancellation of the old one is cleaner. We plan the transition around your visas and banking.
Cost depends on the authority, licence type, number of visas and office option you choose. We prepare a written, itemised quotation for your specific case rather than publishing a headline figure that may not apply to you.
Timelines vary by authority, activity and how quickly documents and approvals are returned. Your consultant gives you an indicative schedule at the start and keeps you updated at each stage.
Free consultation
Speak with a Bizzone UAE consultant
Tell us what you plan to do in the UAE and we will map out the licence, visa and compliance path that fits.
- +971 50 121 6915
- info@bizzoneuae.com
- Office No. 105, Alkhayyal Building, Near Karama Medical Fitness Center, Al Karama, Dubai, UAE
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