Free Zone Company Setup

About Free Zones:

Free Zones are designated economic zones in which businesses can engage in trade under favorable tax and customs conditions. These zones were initially established to stimulate global commerce within the region, providing advantages like complete foreign company ownership. The UAE boasts a repertoire of more than 50 free zones, each catering to diverse needs. Some free zones provide general business activities suitable for all sectors, while others are tailored to specific industries.

Benefits:

  • Full Ownership: Enjoy 100% ownership of your company.
  • No NOC Needed: No need for a No Objection Certificate from your current employer.
  • Minimal Capital Requirement: No mandatory paid-up share capital.
  • Common Law Incorporation: Choose to establish your company under common law principles.
  • Non-Mandatory Physical Office: You aren’t obligated to have a physical office space.
  • Tax Advantages: Benefit from 0% corporate and income tax.
  • Remote Incorporation: Option to establish your company remotely.
  • Health Insurance Flexibility: Flexibility to incorporate in jurisdictions without compulsory employee health insurance.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Free Zones

The United Arab Emirates comprises seven emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah, each featuring distinct free zones. Explore the benefits and geographical placements of these zones to determine the most suitable option aligned with your business requirements:

License types and activities:

In the UAE, the free zones offer a comprehensive list of over 3000 business activities. To delve deeper into these business activities, feel free to connect with our company setup consultants.

In the UAE, businesses engaged in trading and supplying goods, including but not limited to the following categories, necessitate a Commercial License:

  • Trading of computer software
  • Trading of food and beverages, plastic bags, and containers
  • Trading of medical gases, acids, and alkalines
  • Trading of agricultural pesticides, perfumes, and cosmetics
  • Trading of wooden products, pipes, and fittings
  • Trading of audio-visual equipment, recording devices, and accessories

In the UAE, an Industrial License is obligatory for engaging in manufacturing or various industrial activities, which encompass:

  • Manufacturing of garments, carpets, and uniforms
  • Manufacturing of pastries and sweets
  • Embroidery of fabrics and textiles
  • Bottling of mineral water
  • Manufacturing of plastic bottles and containers

In the UAE, individuals or business entities providing expertise as services to the public necessitate a Professional License. This applies to fields such as:

  • Consultancies in electronic and mechanical engineering
  • Consultancies in science and technology
  • Consultancies related to immigration and education
  • Consultancies focused on health awareness and project management
  • Marketing research, media consultancies, and corporate service providers

 

Obtaining a Professional License is obligatory for offering these specialized services to the public in the UAE.

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