Activity and jurisdiction
We review the services or products you will offer and compare where those activities can be licensed.
Business structures
A focused base.
For international ambition.
Choose a Free Zone around your activity, your operating needs and your plans for growth.
Discuss your plansFree Zone Company Formation
The right zone.
For the work you do.
Free Zones offer different activity lists, facilities and incorporation arrangements. The right choice starts with your business model, rather than the lowest advertised licence price.
We help compare suitable jurisdictions and bring the practical questions into one discussion: workspace, shareholder documents, residency needs, market access and ongoing costs.
What we help with
Practical support.
Considered at every stage.
Ownership and documents
We help organise the proposed shareholders, company details and supporting documents required for the chosen application.
Workspace and residency
We assess the workspace options and any related residency requirements, so the proposed setup supports how you will actually work.
Formation and follow-through
We coordinate the application and help plan banking preparation, renewals and the next stages after the company is established.
Find your fit
Eight zones. Different possibilities.
Your activity, workspace, ownership and visa needs should lead the decision. We compare the practical requirements before recommending a Free Zone.
DMCC
A starting point for businesses considering commodities, international trade and professional services.
- Match your proposed activities to the licence
- Assess workspace and any sector-specific approvals
DIFC
For financial services, fund structures, fintech and selected non-financial businesses looking at Dubai's financial centre.
- Separate commercial registration from financial authorisation
- DFSA approval applies to regulated financial services
ADGM
For financial businesses, fund managers and holding arrangements that need a structure within Abu Dhabi's international financial centre.
- FSRA permission for regulated financial activities
- Assess operating-company and SPV options separately
JAFZA
A location to consider for logistics, manufacturing, trading and businesses with warehousing requirements.
- Match facilities to the operating model
- Plan import, export and operational approvals
IFZA
An option to assess for consultancy, services, e-commerce and trading activities, with the package shaped around how you will operate.
- Confirm permitted activities and workspace requirements
- Compare the full setup and renewal scope
Meydan
For founders considering a Dubai base for a startup, service business or other eligible commercial activity.
- Review activity combinations before applying
- Align the chosen package with residency and banking needs
RAKEZ
For businesses comparing commercial, service and industrial setups in Ras Al Khaimah.
- Assess office, warehouse and industrial-space needs
- Build facilities and workforce requirements into the plan
DWTC
For professional, event-related and other eligible businesses considering a central Dubai base.
- Assess current freelancer or individual-business routes for your activity
- Review workspace, visa and approval requirements
The right licence and any additional permissions depend on the activity. A commercial licence does not by itself authorise regulated financial or virtual-asset services.
From choice to operation
A clear sequence for your Free Zone setup.
Activity & zone assessment
Map what you will sell, where your clients are and how you will deliver. Compare zones against those needs.
Application preparation
Set out the company name, shareholders, ownership records and selected activities, then prepare the supporting documents.
Submission & approvals
Coordinate the authority application, respond to queries and identify any additional approvals required for the activity.
Licence & company records
Complete the authority's issuance steps and organise the corporate documents and establishment registrations that apply.
Residency coordination
Where included, coordinate immigration applications, medical appointments and Emirates ID steps for eligible applicants.
Banking preparation
Prepare the business profile, ownership evidence and account application. The bank makes its own onboarding decision.
A useful starting point
A clear brief makes
the choice easier.
- Describe your business activity in practical terms.
- Identify where you expect customers and suppliers to be.
- Set out your workspace, travel and residency plans.
Can a Free Zone company serve UAE customers?
The answer depends on the activity, jurisdiction and how the business will operate. Additional permissions or arrangements may be relevant. We assess your intended transactions before recommending a route.
Can I begin from outside the UAE?
Some formation steps may be handled remotely. The chosen authority, residency process and bank may have separate identity checks or attendance requirements.
Will the licence cover future activities?
A licence covers its approved activities. If your business changes, the activity list and any additional approvals should be reviewed before you start the new work.
What is the difference between FZE, FZC and a branch?
Free Zones use different names and rules for their legal forms. An FZE or FZC is a form of Free Zone entity; a branch extends an existing company. We confirm the shareholder, liability and documentation requirements with the chosen authority.
How many visas can the company support?
Visa eligibility and allocation depend on the Free Zone, licence, workspace and applicable immigration requirements. We assess your planned team and family arrangements before selecting a package.
What should I include in the setup budget?
Consider authority and incorporation fees, workspace, immigration and residency costs, professional support and recurring renewals. The proposal should show which items are included and which depend on your final requirements.
Mainland Company Formation
A considered route for entrepreneurs establishing operations and serving customers in the UAE market.
UAE Residency Support
Plan the residency process alongside your business, travel and family arrangements.
Banking Preparation & Support
Clear documentation, relevant introductions and application support for your business or personal banking needs.
Your next chapter starts with a conversation