UAE Free Zone Company Formation
We help you choose the right UAE Free Zone based on your business model, budget, and future growth ambitions.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 recommend established and reputable UAE Free Zones carefully selected around your business needs.
The UAE offers more than 45 Free Zones, each with different business activities, costs, facilities, and requirements. Choosing the right one can have a significant impact on how efficiently your business operates and grows.
At My Business Consulting, we assess your business model, budget, residency needs, office requirements, and long-term plans to identify the Free Zone that offers the right fit and value for your company.
The goal is simple: the right Free Zone, the right structure, and a stronger foundation for future growth.
What makes UAE Free Zones the top choice for entrepreneurs
UAE Free Zones are among the region’s most established business hubs, attracting entrepreneurs, startups, and international companies worldwide. Designed to support investment and business growth, they combine streamlined establishment procedures with modern infrastructure and internationally connected business ecosystems.
Depending on the Free Zone and business activity, companies can benefit from 100% foreign ownership, flexible workspace solutions, access to specialised industry ecosystems, and potential tax advantages subject to UAE Corporate Tax rules and eligibility requirements.
With dozens of Free Zones across the Emirates, businesses can choose a location and structure aligned with their industry, operational needs, budget, and long-term growth plans.
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 a UAE Free Zone company can benefit your business?
Potential corporate tax advantages
Qualifying Free Zone businesses may benefit from 0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income, subject to UAE tax rules.
100% foreign ownership
Maintain full ownership and control of your UAE Free Zone company.
UAE residency opportunities
Eligible business owners and employees can access UAE residency pathways through their Free Zone company.
No personal income tax
The UAE currently does not impose personal income tax on individuals.
100% capital and profit repatriation
Repatriate your capital and profits without ownership-related restrictions.
Industry-specific business ecosystems
Access specialised Free Zones for technology, finance, media, logistics, commodities, and other industries.
Streamlined company formation
Benefit from efficient establishment procedures and integrated administrative processes across many UAE Free Zones.
Flexible office solutions
Choose from flexi desks, shared workspaces, private offices, warehouses, and other facilities based on your business and operational requirements.
Access to global markets
Use the UAE’s strategic location and global connectivity to reach regional and international markets.
Estimate the full cost of starting your company in a UAE Free Zone
Estimate the cost of starting your company in the UAE’s leading Free Zones. Our calculator gives you a quick breakdown of key formation costs, helping you compare options, plan your budget, and choose the right Free Zone for your business.
How to set up a UAE Free Zone company
Starting a company in a UAE Free Zone involves several key stages, beginning with choosing the right Free Zone, business activity, and licence type. Depending on your requirements, the process may also include selecting a facility, preparing corporate documents, completing licensing formalities, and arranging UAE residency and corporate banking where required.
Most Free Zone licences are renewed annually, while requirements such as share capital, office space, and documentation vary between jurisdictions.
To give you a clearer picture of the process, below we outline the key steps to establishing a company in DMCC — one of the UAE’s leading Free Zones.
Select a license type and business activity
UAE Free Zones offer different licence types depending on your business activities. Trading and commercial activities generally require a Commercial or Trading Licence, while professional and consultancy activities typically fall under a Service Licence. Manufacturing and production activities may require an Industrial Licence.
Licensing rules and permitted activity combinations vary between Free Zones, so choosing the right licence and activities is an important part of structuring your UAE Free Zone company correctly.
Choose a UAE Free Zone
Each UAE Free Zone has its own permitted business activities, facility options, and operational requirements. Our experts help you compare these factors and choose the Free Zone that best fits your business model, operational needs, and long-term growth plans.
Select a corporate structure
UAE Free Zones offer different company structures depending on the ownership and business requirements. Options may include a new company with individual or corporate shareholders, a joint venture, or a branch of an existing local or foreign company.
Available structures and permitted activities vary by Free Zone, so choosing the right option is an important part of establishing your company correctly.
Select trade name & prepare documents
Prepare several company name options and the documents required by your chosen UAE Free Zone. Depending on the company structure and shareholder status, these may include passport copies, proof of address, an NOC where applicable, and other supporting documents required by the relevant Free Zone.
Branches and other corporate structures may have different documentation requirements, which should be confirmed before proceeding.
Apply for initial approval
At this stage, the relevant Free Zone typically reviews the proposed company name, business activities, and company structure before the formation process moves forward.
Sign the required corporate documents
Once the initial review is completed, you may need to attend a face-to-face meeting or video call with a Free Zone representative. Depending on the Free Zone and company structure, this stage may also be completed through an authorised representative under a Power of Attorney, subject to the applicable documentation requirements.
During the meeting, the Free Zone may review shareholder or UBO identification documents and arrange the signing of the required corporate documents, such as the Articles of Association (AOA), Board Resolution, and Specimen Signature Form.
Establish business location
Before completing your Free Zone company formation, you may need to select a suitable business facility based on your chosen Free Zone, business activity, and operational requirements. Options can include a flexi-desk, business centre, private office, warehouse, or retail space.
Depending on the facility and jurisdiction, additional documentation or compliance requirements may apply, including tenancy-related documents, facility approvals, or insurance requirements. Your Free Zone will confirm the specific requirements applicable to your company.
Collect business license
By this stage, the key company formation requirements should be completed, including the necessary corporate documentation, any applicable third-party requirements, and the relevant workspace or tenancy formalities.
Once the process is complete, the Free Zone provides the final corporate documentation applicable to your company structure and jurisdiction. The exact documentation varies between Free Zones and should be confirmed based on your selected company type and business activities.
With over 17 years of experience, we can assist you at every stage of your company formation and growth.
Since 2009, My Business Consulting has guided thousands of local and international entrepreneurs through UAE Free Zone company formation, helping them choose the right jurisdiction and structure for their business goals. Over the years, we have built a strong track record of providing strategic, end-to-end guidance tailored to each client.
Here is what you gain when working with our team:
- Experienced and dedicated UAE business consultants
- Deep knowledge of UAE regulations and Free Zone requirements
- Long-standing relationships across the UAE business ecosystem, including leading Free Zones, banks, and relevant authorities
Moreover, our experts guide you through each stage of establishing your Free Zone company, providing personalized assistance designed around your business model, requirements, and long-term plans in the UAE.
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