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Compare 43 free zones, 555+ business activities, and find the perfect setup — with real costs and requirements.
How to Set Up Your UAE Company
From choosing a free zone to getting your trade license — a clear path to your new business.
Choose a Free Zone
Compare 43 free zones by cost, activities, visa quota, and location. Each has unique benefits for different business types.
Select Your Activity
Pick from 555+ licensed business activities — from general trading and consulting to tech, crypto, and healthcare.
Get Licensed
Submit documents, pay fees, and receive your trade license. Most free zones complete the process in 3–7 business days.
Most Affordable Free Zones
Start your UAE company from as little as AED 13,000 per year — all-in.
Free Zones by Emirate
Explore all seven emirates and their free zones — from Dubai's 23 zones to Umm Al Quwain's specialist offering.
Dubai — 23 free zones
- DTEC DTEC
- DAFZA Dubai Airport Free Zone
- DCC Dubai CommerCity
- D3 Dubai Design District
- DHCC Dubai Healthcare City
- DIAC Dubai International Academic City
- DIFC Dubai International Financial Centre
- DIC Dubai Internet City
- DKP Dubai Knowledge Park
- DMC Dubai Media City
- DMCC Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
- DOC Dubai Outsource City
- DPC Dubai Production City
- DSO Dubai Silicon Oasis
- DWC Dubai South
- DSC Dubai Studio City
- DTC Dubai Textile City
- DWTC Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
- GDP Gold and Diamond Park
- IFZA International Free Zone Authority
- IHC International Humanitarian City
- JAFZA Jebel Ali Free Zone
- Meydan Meydan Free Zone
Abu Dhabi — 6 free zones
Sharjah — 6 free zones
Ras Al Khaimah — 3 free zones
Ajman — 2 free zones
Fujairah — 2 free zones
Umm Al Quwain — 1 free zone
Popular Business Activities
The most in-demand licensed activities across UAE free zones.
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