UAE free zones: guides and comparisons
A free zone licence can be the quickest route to a UAE company, but zones differ in the activities they allow, the offices they require and how banks see them. Start with the mainland question, then compare zones on what matters to your business.
5 guides on Free Zones
- Free zone vs mainland: which is right for your business?How free zone and mainland companies in Dubai differ on ownership, where you can trade, office space, visas and corporate tax, and how to choose.
- Cheap free zone packages: what the headline price leaves outWhy the cheapest free zone package in the UAE is rarely the cheapest company to run: visas, establishment card, office upgrades and renewal prices.
- DMCC vs IFZA: which free zone suits your business?DMCC vs IFZA compared from each zone's own information: who runs them, location, office and visa options, how setup works, banking, tax and who each suits.
- Freelance permits in Dubai and the UAE: your options comparedFreelance visa options in Dubai compared: free zone permits, the MOHRE permit with a Green Visa, when a company fits better, and banking and tax.
- How to choose a UAE free zone: the questions to answer firstWhich free zone is best in the UAE? It depends on your activity, customers, visas, office, bank and tax position. These are the questions to answer first.
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