UAE Free Zone Company Formation
We help you choose the UAE Free Zone that matches your goals, fits your budget, and prepares your company for future expansion.Minimized taxation
0% Personal Income Tax, 5% VAT, and a 9% Corporate Tax with extensive exemptions
100% foreign ownership
Foreign investors can enjoy full ownership of their enterprises.
100% repatriation of capital
FTZs allow investors to repatriate 100% of their capital and profits.
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We always recommend only the best and the most reputable UAE Free Zones
The UAE offers more than 45 Free Zones, each with its own setup costs, permitted activities, facility options, and share capital requirements. Because these differences can be significant, choosing the right location for your company formation requires clarity and expert insight.
Therefore, we help you save time and money by guiding you toward the Free Zone that best aligns with your business goals, visa needs, and office requirements. In addition, we always assess your investment budget to ensure a strategic and cost-efficient choice.
To support the growth of your business, our experts at My Business Consulting DMCC carefully evaluate all relevant factors and recommend the most suitable Free Zone for registering your company in the UAE.
What makes UAE Free Zones the top choice for entrepreneurs
UAE Free Zones rank among the most popular economic zones in the world. They attract global investors because they offer a streamlined business environment and exceptional advantages for company formation.
Free Trade Zones (FTZs) are designated areas where mainland taxes, employment rules, import–export limits, and bureaucratic requirements are significantly reduced. As a result, they provide a more flexible and cost-efficient environment for international entrepreneurs.
Today, more than 56% of Fortune 500 companies operate within the UAE’s 45+ Free Economic Zones. Moreover, over 200,000 companies have already established their presence across these zones, proving their unmatched global appeal.
56%
Of Fortune 500 companies registered
45
Free Economic Zones operating in the UAE
200K+
Companies operate in the UAE Free Zones
Perfect conditions for your business
Wondering how your business can benefit from a UAE Free Zone company formation?
Minimized taxation
100 % foreign ownership of the enterprise
UAE residence visa
No trade barriers or quotas
100 % repatriation of capital and profits
Simple import, export policies
No personal income taxes
Extensive infrastructure and facilities
No restrictions on hiring expatriates
Start your business on the right foundation by calculating the essential costs of forming a company in the UAE’s leading Free Zones. With our estimator, you receive a clear, accurate cost breakdown that helps you make informed, strategic decisions from day one.
How to register a UAE Free Zone company
To start a business in any UAE Free Zone, you must complete three main steps. First, obtain your business license. Then, secure your UAE Residence Visa. Finally, open your corporate bank account. With proper planning, this entire company formation process usually takes one to four weeks.
Every company in a UAE Free Zone must hold a valid business license. This license, also known as a trade license, remains valid for one year and requires annual renewal.
Some Free Zones also ask entrepreneurs to provide minimum paid-up share capital during company formation. The required amount varies, since each Free Zone follows its own rules.
To help you prepare for your company registration, we have outlined the core steps of forming a business in one of the best UAE Free Zones—DMCC.
Select a license type and business activity
All UAE Free Zones follow one clear rule: you cannot combine commercial and service activities under the same license. Therefore, any trading activity must fall under a Trading or Commercial License, while service-based work and consultations require a Service License.
If your business involves production or manufacturing, you will need an Industrial License. These distinctions ensure compliance and help you choose the correct structure for your UAE Free Zone company formation.
Choose a UAE Free Zone
Each UAE Free Zone provides its own list of permitted business activities, along with specific facility options and visa quotas. Because these factors vary significantly from one Free Zone to another, it is essential to seek expert guidance at this stage. With professional support, you can choose the Free Zone that best matches your company formation goals and operational needs.
Select a corporate structure
Your UAE Free Zone company can take several corporate structures. You may form a New Company with individual shareholders, a Subsidiary with corporate shareholders, or a Joint Venture that combines both. You can also register a Branch of an existing local or foreign company.
However, some business activities are available only to Branch Companies. Therefore, you should confirm the permitted structure with the Free Zone before proceeding.
Select trade name & prepare documents
Prepare three company name options in order of preference and gather all documents required by your chosen UAE Free Zone. For new company formation, you typically need a passport copy, visa, Emirates ID (if applicable), NOC for UAE residents in certain Free Zones, proof of residential address, and a professional CV.
Branch registrations follow a different documentation process. Therefore, you should review the specific requirements for the Branch structure you plan to register.
Apply for initial approval
Initial approval usually includes approval for the company name, for the chosen business activity(ies), and the proposed company structure.
Sign legal documents for company incorporation
Once you receive the initial approval, you must schedule a face-to-face meeting or video call with a Free Zone representative. In some cases, you can avoid this meeting by issuing a Power of Attorney to your representative and submitting notarized documents.
During the meeting, the Free Zone will verify the passports of the shareholders or UBOs. You will also sign the required documents, including the Articles of Association (AOA), Board Resolution, and Specimen Signature Form.
Establish business location
To move to the final stage of licensing, you must secure a commercial property within your chosen Free Zone. Once you select the right facility, you will sign a one-year Tenancy Contract and obtain the Ejari Certificate. You must then submit both documents to the Free Zone, and your license will be issued using the address listed in your Tenancy Contract.
Depending on the type of facility—such as a flexi-desk, business center office, physical office, warehouse, or retail space—you may also need additional documents. For example, some Free Zones request an AOFC Certificate from Concordia or Third-Party Liability Insurance.
Collect business license
By this stage, you will have already completed several key steps: securing the initial approval, signing the company incorporation documents, obtaining any required third-party approvals, and finalizing your Lease or Tenancy Contract.
After these requirements are met, the Free Zone will issue your business license along with the full set of corporate documents. Depending on the Free Zone, this package typically includes the License, Certificate of Incorporation, Share Certificates, Articles of Association (AOA), and the Lease or Tenancy Contract.
With over 16 years of experience, we can assist you at every stage of your company formation and growth.
Since 2009, My Business Consulting DMCC has guided thousands of local and international entrepreneurs through successful company formation in the UAE’s most reputable Free Zones. Over the years, we have built a strong track record of delivering strategic, end-to-end assistance tailored to each client’s goals.
Here is what you gain when working with our team:
- A highly professional and reliable group of specialists
- Deep knowledge of UAE regulations and Free Zone requirements
- Strong connections with leading UAE Free Zones, banks, and key authorities
Moreover, we guide you through every stage of the Free Zone company formation process and provide hyper-personalized support designed to help you build a successful presence in the UAE.
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