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Free Zone Company Setup in Dubai

Register a company in a Dubai free zone with 100% foreign ownership, tax benefits, and streamlined licensing. Entity types include Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZC), Branch of Foreign Company, and Representative Office.

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Process Timeline

  1. 1

    Select free zone and entity type

    Choose the best free zone for your activity and select between FZE, FZC, Branch, or Representative Office.

    Same day

  2. 2

    Reserve trade name and apply

    Submit application to the chosen free zone authority with trade name reservation.

    1–2 business days

  3. 3

    Licence issued

    Free zone authority issues the trade licence and lease agreement.

    3–7 business days

  4. 4

    Visa and establishment card

    Apply for establishment immigration card and employee visa quota.

    5–10 business days

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Amer MBS centre exterior, Ras Al Khor, Dubai

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My entire experience with Amer Center is absolutely awesome. The staff are incredibly kind and courteous especially Ma'am Hessa she has a lot of personality, bubbly and a positive vibes that lighten up my day.

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I was in urgent need of the establishment card. Miss. Umara answered and helped me immediately in less than a minute. She is kind, fast, and wonderful, and I see her as the perfect example of the best customer service.

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Compare Your Options

See key differences to choose the best fit for your situation

You’re viewing thisBest for 100% foreign ownershipFree Zone Licence
Setup time1–2 weeks
DocumentsMedium
Govt. feesAED 12,000–25,000
  • 100% foreign ownership — no local partner required
  • Corporate and personal income tax exemptions
  • Simplified setup with zone-specific regulations
  • Visa processing and legal support from zone authority
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Best for full market accessMainland LicenceDepartment of Economy and Tourism
Setup time2–4 weeks
DocumentsHigh
Govt. feesAED 15,000–35,000
  • Trade anywhere in the UAE — no geographic restriction
  • Most activities — 100% foreign ownership
  • Direct access to UAE government contracts
  • Full PRO, Tasheel, and legal support included
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Best for international holdingOffshore CompanyJebel Ali Free Zone Authority
Setup time1–2 weeks
DocumentsLow
Govt. feesAED 10,000–18,000
  • No physical office required in the UAE
  • Asset protection under UAE legal framework
  • Tax-efficient structure for international operations
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between FZE and FZC?

A Free Zone Establishment (FZE) has a single shareholder, while a Free Zone Company (FZC) has two or more shareholders. Both offer 100% foreign ownership.

Can a free zone company do business on the mainland?

Free zone companies can trade internationally without restriction. To sell directly to the UAE mainland market, a dual licence or local distributor arrangement may be required.

Information sourced from DMCC.ae, IFZA.com, and DAFZ.ae — verified 2026-03-19

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