The UAE is home to over 50 free zones, each offering unique conditions and benefits for businesses. These zones are designed to attract foreign investors and stimulate economic growth
FREE ZONE COMPANY REGISTRATION PROCESS
Define the business activity
Choose the appropriate legal structure
Obtain initial approval
Register the company’s trade name
Draft the Memorandum of Association (MOA)
Rent an office (physical or flexi desk)
Submit documents and pay government fees
Obtain the business license
Acquire a resident visa and open a bank account
List of Free Zones in the UAE
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone ________________________________________________________________________ Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) ________________________________________________________________________ Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) ________________________________________________________________________ Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone ________________________________________________________________________ Masdar City Free Zone ________________________________________________________________________ twofour54 / MEDIA
Dubai Commercity ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Design District ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Healthcare City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai International Academic City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Media City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Internet City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Maritime City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Outsource City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Science Park ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai South ________________________________________________________________________ DWC ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Production City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai Studio City ________________________________________________________________________ Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) ________________________________________________________________________ DUQE ________________________________________________________________________ International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) ________________________________________________________________________ Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) ________________________________________________________________________ International Humanitarian City ________________________________________________________________________ JAFZA ________________________________________________________________________ Meydan Free Zone
Creative City Free Zone ________________________________________________________________________ Fujairah Free Zone
Rakez Freezone
Hamriyah Free Zone ________________________________________________________________________ Sharjah Airport International Free Zone ________________________________________________________________________ Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) ________________________________________________________________________ Sharjah Publishing City
Umm Al-Quwain Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone ________________________________________________________________________ Ajman Media City Free Zone