Choose a free zone that fits the business you plan to build.
Compare licence options, visa requirements and first-year costs with an advisor before you commit.
Your activity, visa needs and budget shape the answer.
A free zone can be a practical route to owning and operating a UAE business, but the right authority and licence depend on what you will actually do. We help you compare the relevant options and understand what is included before you apply.
- Confirm that your planned activities fit the proposed licence
- Compare visa allocation, workspace and ownership requirements
- Review first-year costs, optional services and expected renewal costs
- Prepare the documents required for the selected authority
Start with your activity, visa needs and budget.
Free-zone costs vary by authority and scope. Ask us for a current written quotation before choosing a route.
Match the licence to the work.
Describe your products or services, customers and sales channels.
- Planned services or products
- Online, local and international sales
- Activity-specific approvals to check
Plan for the people and workspace.
Share your owner and employee visa needs and any facility requirements.
- Founder and employee visa count
- Visa allocation versus processing costs
- Workspace or facility requirements
See the full cost before you decide.
Ask for itemised first-year and renewal figures for the same scope.
- Authority and government charges
- Our service fee, taxes and optional items
- Renewal assumptions and exclusions
A written quotation should identify the selected authority, activities, facility, visa allocation and processing, establishment-card and immigration costs, medical and Emirates ID costs where applicable, taxes, service fees, optional items, exclusions and renewal basis.
Explore the authorities we can discuss with you.
Availability and suitability depend on your planned activity and current authority rules.
From requirements to application.
Tell us your plans
Share your activity, shareholders, visa needs, budget and intended start date.
Review suitable options
Compare relevant authorities, licence types and an itemised cost breakdown.
Gather documents
Receive a checklist for the selected route and resolve questions before filing.
Move towards launch
Proceed with the application and the relevant authority approvals.
Know what to confirm before paying.
We will explain how the answer applies to your chosen authority and package.
Ask another question ↗Which free zone is right for my activity?
It depends on the exact activities you need, your customer base, visa and workspace requirements, and your budget. We compare suitable options after understanding these requirements.
Does every package include a residence visa?
No. Some starting packages are licence-only, while others advertise one or more visas. Eligibility and related immigration costs should be confirmed in the written quotation.
What will the company cost to renew?
Renewal fees vary by authority, licence, facility and visa requirements. Request the expected renewal breakdown alongside the first-year quotation.
Can a free-zone company work with mainland clients?
The practical answer depends on your activity and how you plan to trade or deliver services. Discuss your operating model before selecting the licence.
Tell us what you plan to build.
Share your setup type, estimated visa needs, name and WhatsApp number. We’ll follow up with suitable free-zone options and a written quote.
Request your free-zone comparison.
The short form takes about a minute. You can explain your activity when our advisor replies.
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