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Directory of 40+ UAE Free Zones: Tariffs & Rules

Unified structured registry of 40+ UAE free zones across all 7 emirates. 0% corporate tax under QFZP status, 100% foreign ownership, flexi-desk visa quotas, and verified bank onboarding rates.

✓ 100% foreign ownership✓ 0% tax under QFZP rules✓ No audit required in select zones

Dubai

24 jurisdictions
MFZ · FREEZONE 1–2 days

Meydan Free Zone

Meydan Free Zone is a premier Dubai freezone located in Nad Al Sheba, ideal for IT, consultancy, and e-commerce businesses seeking rapid remote setup with top-tier digital banking access.

Starting: 12,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 6
Digital Bank: Tier-1
IFZA · FREEZONE 2–4 days

IFZA Dubai

International Free Zone Authority (IFZA Dubai) is one of the UAE’s fastest-growing business hubs, offering exceptional flexibility for combining diverse business activities under a single license.

Starting: 12,900 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 6
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DMCC · FREEZONE 7–12 days

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is the world’s leading commodity and trading freezone located in JLT Dubai, home to over 24,000 multinational and fast-growth businesses.

Starting: 32,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 5
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DIFC · FREEZONE 14–25 days

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the pre-eminent financial hub in the MEASA region, operating under an independent English common law jurisdiction with DFSA regulation.

Starting: 45,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DAFZA · FREEZONE 5–8 days

Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA)

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) offers strategic access to Dubai International Airport, providing premium offices, logistics warehouses, and seamless cargo handling for global traders.

Starting: 28,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 5
Digital Bank: Tier-1
JAFZA · FREEZONE 7–14 days

Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)

Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) by DP World is the industrial and sea-trade backbone of Dubai, connecting over 9,500 enterprises with direct deepwater port access and multimodal freight links.

Starting: 29,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 20
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DSO · FREEZONE 3–5 days

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO / DTEC)

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) featuring the DTEC technology entrepreneurship centre is a government-backed innovation park designed for IT startups, AI developers, and tech ventures.

Starting: 13,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 3
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DWC · FREEZONE 3–6 days

Dubai South (DWC)

Dubai South (formerly Dubai World Central / DWC) is a 145 sq.km master-planned hub hosting Al Maktoum International Airport and dedicated aviation, logistics, and commercial zones.

Starting: 13,900 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 5
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DWTC · FREEZONE 4–7 days

Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone (DWTC)

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Authority offers a prime downtown address on Sheikh Zayed Road, acclaimed for hosting VARA crypto regulation and multinational commercial enterprises.

Starting: 23,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 8
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DHCC · FREEZONE 10–20 days

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is the world’s first specialized healthcare freezone, providing healthcare practitioners, clinics, and pharmaceutical firms with a dedicated regulatory ecosystem.

Starting: 35,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DIC · FREEZONE 5–9 days

Dubai Internet City (DIC)

Dubai Internet City (DIC), part of TECOM Group, is the MENA region’s leading technology hub, hosting Fortune 500 corporations, cloud providers, and digital software pioneers.

Starting: 24,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DMC · FREEZONE 5–9 days

Dubai Media City (DMC)

Dubai Media City (DMC) is the premier media community in the Middle East, hosting international broadcast networks, global PR agencies, digital advertising houses, and publishers.

Starting: 24,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 8
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DKP · FREEZONE 5–8 days

Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP)

Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) is the world’s only free zone solely dedicated to Human Resource Management, corporate training, executive coaching, and talent development.

Starting: 22,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 4
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DSC · FREEZONE 5–8 days

Dubai Studio City (DSC)

Dubai Studio City (DSC) provides an all-inclusive production environment with massive sound stages, backlots, and post-production suites for film, television, and audio creators.

Starting: 22,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 8
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DPC · FREEZONE 5–8 days

Dubai Production City (DPC)

Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ), managed by TECOM Group, is dedicated to publishing, printing, graphic design, and commercial packaging industries.

Starting: 21,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 6
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DSP · FREEZONE 6–10 days

Dubai Science Park (DSP)

Dubai Science Park (DSP) is the region’s premier science-focused business community, catering to the human, plant, material, environmental, and energy sciences.

Starting: 24,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Tier-1
d3 · FREEZONE 5–9 days

Dubai Design District (d3)

Dubai Design District (d3) is a vibrant creative community dedicated to fashion, luxury, architecture, and innovative design in the heart of Dubai.

Starting: 25,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 8
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DOC · FREEZONE 5–8 days

Dubai Outsource City (DOC)

Dubai Outsource City (DOC) provides comprehensive infrastructure for global business process outsourcing (BPO), shared services, customer care, and IT operations.

Starting: 21,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 20
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DIAC · FREEZONE 7–14 days

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) is the global higher education free zone housing branch campuses of premier universities and educational service providers.

Starting: 23,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 15
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DCC · FREEZONE 3–5 days

Dubai CommerCity (DCC)

Dubai CommerCity (DCC) is the MENA region’s first dedicated e-commerce freezone, providing turnkey warehousing, automated logistics, and digital storefront setup.

Starting: 18,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 6
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DMCA · FREEZONE 7–12 days

Dubai Maritime City (DMC)

Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is an iconic maritime cluster providing ship repair facilities, marine engineering yards, and corporate maritime headquarters.

Starting: 26,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 12
Digital Bank: Tier-1
GDP · FREEZONE 7–12 days

Gold and Diamond Park

Gold and Diamond Park is Dubai’s specialized destination for precious metals, fine jewelry crafting, gem trading, and luxury retail on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Starting: 25,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 4
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DAZ · FREEZONE 7–12 days

Dubai Auto Zone (DAZ / DUCAMZ)

Dubai Auto Zone (DAZ / DUCAMZ), located in Ras Al Khor, is the central marketplace for automobile import, export, and international vehicular trade.

Starting: 22,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Tier-1
DI · FREEZONE 7–14 days

Dubai Industrial City (DI)

Dubai Industrial City (DI), part of TECOM Group, is a major manufacturing and supply chain hub located near Al Maktoum Airport and Jebel Ali Port.

Starting: 24,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 20
Digital Bank: Tier-1

Abu Dhabi

6 jurisdictions
ADGM · FREEZONE 12–20 days

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an internationally acclaimed financial centre in the capital of the UAE, operating under English common law and FSRA regulation.

Starting: 42,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Tier-1
KEZAD · FREEZONE 4–7 days

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) is the largest commercial and industrial ecosystem in the UAE, directly connected to deepwater Khalifa Port.

Starting: 9,450 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 15
Digital Bank: Tier-1
MASDAR · FREEZONE 3–6 days

Masdar City Free Zone

Masdar City Free Zone is a pioneering green technology business community in Abu Dhabi, supporting clean energy innovators, AI researchers, and sustainable startups.

Starting: 12,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 4
Digital Bank: Tier-1
TWO54 · FREEZONE 4–7 days

twofour54 Abu Dhabi

twofour54 Abu Dhabi is the capital’s premier media and entertainment freezone at Yas Creative Hub, renowned for Hollywood film production rebates and esports development.

Starting: 15,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 8
Digital Bank: Tier-1
ADAFZ · FREEZONE 5–8 days

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ)

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) operates strategic logistics and business parks across Abu Dhabi’s commercial airports, optimizing aviation and cargo re-export.

Starting: 16,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Tier-1
ADPC · FREEZONE 5–9 days

Abu Dhabi Ports Company Free Zone

Abu Dhabi Ports Free Zone operates across strategic maritime gateways in the capital, providing portside logistics, bulk cargo handling, and trade licensing.

Starting: 15,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 15
Digital Bank: Tier-1

Sharjah

6 jurisdictions
SPC · FREEZONE 1–2 days

Sharjah Publishing City (SPC Free Zone)

Sharjah Publishing City (SPC Free Zone) is the UAE’s most cost-effective and agile free zone, offering lightning-fast license issuance in 24 hours with up to 205 activities.

Starting: 5,750 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 7
Digital Bank: Tier-1
SHAMS · FREEZONE 2–3 days

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS)

Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) is an innovative digital and media free zone fostering creativity, consultancy, and e-commerce with low setup costs and flexible visa quotas.

Starting: 5,750 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 6
Digital Bank: Standard
HFZA · FREEZONE 3–6 days

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA)

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) is Sharjah’s premier industrial and seaport free zone, dedicated to heavy manufacturing, oil & gas storage, and global commodities.

Starting: 11,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 20
Digital Bank: Tier-1
SHCC · FREEZONE 7–14 days

Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC)

Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) is Sharjah’s dedicated medical and wellness freezone, facilitating private hospitals, specialized clinics, and medical research institutes.

Starting: 18,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 10
Digital Bank: Standard

Ras Al Khaimah

4 jurisdictions
RAKEZ · FREEZONE 2–5 days

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is a powerhouse business and industrial hub hosting over 21,000 companies across trade, manufacturing, media, and consultancy.

Starting: 6,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 4
Digital Bank: Tier-1
RAKDAO · FREEZONE 3–6 days

RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO)

RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) is the world’s first common-law-inspired dedicated free zone for non-regulated and emerging Web3, blockchain, DAO, and AI enterprises.

Starting: 14,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 4
Digital Bank: Tier-1
RMC · FREEZONE 4–7 days

RAK Maritime City Free Zone

RAK Maritime City Free Zone offers dedicated waterfront plots, marine berths, and industrial infrastructure connected to Saqr Port in Ras Al Khaimah.

Starting: 15,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 15
Digital Bank: Standard
RAKMC · FREEZONE 2–4 days

RAK Media City Free Zone

RAK Media City (operating under RAKEZ) provides low-cost media, entertainment, and digital creative licensing with minimal bureaucracy.

Starting: 5,750 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 3
Digital Bank: Standard

Ajman

2 jurisdictions
AFZ · FREEZONE 2–4 days

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) is an established commercial and trading hub offering economical licensing, strategic proximity to Dubai, and flexible business spaces.

Starting: 5,555 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 5
Digital Bank: Tier-1
AMCFZ · FREEZONE 1–3 days

Ajman Media City Free Zone (AMCFZ)

Ajman Media City Free Zone (AMCFZ) provides hyper-affordable licensing tailored for digital influencers, marketing professionals, creatives, and independent consultants.

Starting: 5,555 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 3
Digital Bank: Standard

Umm Al Quwain

1 jurisdictions
UAQFTZ · FREEZONE 2–4 days

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) is a strategic, investor-friendly economic hub offering low setup costs, straightforward regulations, and quick remote company formation.

Starting: 5,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 3
Digital Bank: Standard

Fujairah

3 jurisdictions
CCF · FREEZONE 1–3 days

Creative City Fujairah

Creative City Fujairah is an established media and consulting free zone renowned for its fast 24-hour setup, high flexi-desk visa allowances, and affordable pricing.

Starting: 5,500 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 6
Digital Bank: Standard
FFZA · FREEZONE 4–7 days

Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA)

Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA) is strategically positioned on the UAE’s east coast, offering direct maritime access to global shipping lanes without navigating the Strait of Hormuz.

Starting: 12,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 12
Digital Bank: Tier-1
FOIZ · FREEZONE 10–20 days

Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)

Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) is the premier hydrocarbon terminal and refining hub in the Middle East, hosting massive tank farms and deepwater oil jetties.

Starting: 38,000 AED
Visas (Flexi): Up to 20
Digital Bank: Standard

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