Free zone company setup
What this page covers
Free zone company setup can suit founders who want a UAE business structure with 100% foreign ownership for eligible activities.
This page brings together UAE free zone setup topics so you can compare jurisdictions, activity-specific pages, cost guides, and practical setup options.
Free zone planning also affects visas and sponsorship, because visa allocation in many free zones depends on office space rather than the mainland model.
What to choose
- Choose a location page if you already know the emirate or free zone you want to review, such as Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, JAFZA, RAKEZ, IFZA, or Meydan.
- Choose a cost or activities page if you want to compare setup components, license options, or the factors that can affect total free zone company costs.
- Choose a scenario page if your main question is about non-resident setup, remote incorporation, tax, liquidation, or moving between business structures.
Where to go next
Below, you can open focused pages for specific free zones, setup routes, and planning questions related to UAE free zone company formation.
Use these pages to narrow your choice by jurisdiction, business activity, cost topic, or operating needs before moving ahead with your setup decision.
Pages in this section
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What matters
- Free zone businesses can offer 100% foreign ownership for eligible activities.
- Visa allocation in many free zones often depends on office space.
- This section brings together pages on setup, costs, activities, tax, transfers, and liquidation so you can review the topic from the angle that fits your case.