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UAE Licensing Authorities & Free Zones

The definitive legal catalog of 46+ trade licensing entities operating across the 7 Emirates. Compare official base tariffs, qualifying corporate tax status, visa allowances, and Saqr/Jebel Ali port access.

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Free ZoneRas Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone

Code: RAKEZ•6 Zones•5 Packages

Leading powerhouse for heavy manufacturing, chemical production, logistics, and capital-efficient commercial enterprises with Saqr Port deepwater access.

Cheapest: AED 6,100Best Seller: RAKEZ Commercial Plus (1 Visa)
Starting TariffAED 6,100
Issuance Speed5 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) on wholesale & manufacturing
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Free ZoneUmm Al Quwain

UAQ Free Trade Zone

Code: UAQ FTZ•4 Zones•4 Packages

Premier maritime and rapid-issuance trade zone located adjacent to Ahmed Bin Rashid Port, ideal for micro-enterprises, consultants, and freight forwarders.

Cheapest: AED 5,500Best Seller: UAQ Maritime & Commercial 1-Visa
Starting TariffAED 5,500
Issuance Speed3 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Corporate Tax under Qualifying Free Zone regime
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Free ZoneDubai

Meydan Free Zone

Code: MFZ•2 Zones•4 Packages

Prestigious central Dubai business address located at The Meydan Hotel, renowned for instantaneous digital e-commerce licenses, tech ventures, and remote entrepreneurs.

Cheapest: AED 12,500Best Seller: Meydan E-Commerce Flagship (1 Visa)
Starting TariffAED 12,500
Issuance Speed2 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying foreign and offshore revenues
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Free ZoneAbu Dhabi

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi

Code: KEZAD•8 Zones•2 Packages

The Middle East's largest integrated commercial, industrial, and logistics ecosystem, integrated directly with Khalifa Port and heavy rail freight.

Cheapest: AED 16,800Best Seller: KEZAD Heavy Industrial Plant (5 Visas)
Starting TariffAED 16,800
Issuance Speed10 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Qualifying Corporate Tax on qualifying manufacturing and export output
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Financial FreezoneDubai

Dubai International Financial Centre

Code: DIFC•3 Zones•2 Packages

Top-ranked global financial hub operating under independent English Common Law judicial system, world-class DFSA regulation, and sovereign innovation hubs.

Cheapest: AED 18,500Best Seller: DIFC Innovation Hub License (2 Visas)
Starting TariffAED 18,500
Issuance Speed7 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Qualifying Free Zone Tax status guaranteed under DIFC 50-year charter
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Financial FreezoneAbu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Global Market

Code: ADGM•2 Zones•2 Packages

International financial center and arbitration capital encompassing Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands, directly adopting English Common Law statutes.

Cheapest: AED 16,000Best Seller: ADGM Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) (0 Visas)
Starting TariffAED 16,000
Issuance Speed8 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Corporate Tax for Qualifying Free Zone Activities
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Free ZoneDubai

International Free Zone Authority

Code: IFZA•2 Zones•3 Packages

Cost-efficient Dubai-based free zone co-located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, offering streamlined company setup, minimal documentation, and combined activities.

Cheapest: AED 11,900Best Seller: IFZA Standard 1-Visa Trade
Starting TariffAED 11,900
Issuance Speed4 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Corporate Tax on Qualifying International Trade
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Free ZoneDubai

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Code: DMCC•4 Zones•3 Packages

Consecutively awarded Global Free Zone of the Year, hosting over 24,000 businesses across Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Uptown Dubai.

Cheapest: AED 14,900Best Seller: DMCC Commodities & Commercial Trade (1 Visa)
Starting TariffAED 14,900
Issuance Speed6 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Corporate Tax under Qualifying Free Zone status
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Free ZoneDubai

Jebel Ali Free Zone

Code: JAFZA•5 Zones•3 Packages

The global flagship logistics and industrial trade zone surrounding Jebel Ali Port, handling over 23% of Dubai's GDP.

Cheapest: AED 16,500Best Seller: JAFZA Global Logistics & Re-Export (3 Visas)
Starting TariffAED 16,500
Issuance Speed7 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Corporate Tax on Qualifying Free Zone Activities
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MainlandDubai

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism

Code: DET•14 Zones•4 Packages

The official sovereign commercial licensing authority of Dubai Mainland, providing unconstrained access to UAE government tenders, local retail, and onshore contracts.

Cheapest: AED 12,800Best Seller: Dubai Mainland DET Trading License (3 Visas)
Starting TariffAED 12,800
Issuance Speed4 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 9% Standard Corporate Tax (0% on profits up to AED 375,000)
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Free ZoneSharjah

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone

Code: SAIF Zone•3 Zones•3 Packages

Sharjah's flagship air-cargo connected industrial free zone offering immediate runway access, pre-built warehouses, and 24/7 customs clearance.

Cheapest: AED 8,500Best Seller: SAIF Air Cargo & Commercial (1 Visa)
Starting TariffAED 8,500
Issuance Speed4 Business Days
Corporate Tax: 0% Corporate Tax under Qualifying Free Zone Person regulations
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