UAE Free Zone Company Setup
The UAE free zones compared. Ownership, activities, office rules and which zone fits which business.
Free Zones articles
Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA): Setup, Cost and Who It Suits
DAFZA sits beside Dubai International Airport and prices accordingly. What the location buys, and when it is worth paying for.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Every Free Zone in the UAE: The Complete List by Emirate
More than forty free zones across seven emirates, grouped and explained. What each family is for and how to narrow the list.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Which Free Zone Is Best in Dubai? A 2026 Decision Guide by Business Type
There is no single best free zone. This guide matches business type to zone: trading, consulting, media, holding and industrial, side by side.
Ali Jasim··11 min read Free Zones
Free Zone or Mainland in Dubai: Which One Actually Costs You Less?
The honest cost comparison. Where a free zone wins, where mainland is cheaper than people think, and the hidden fees that flip the maths.
Ali Jasim··6 min read Free Zones
IFZA Company Setup in Dubai: Costs, Timeline and Who It Suits
What IFZA actually offers, what it costs, how fast it moves, and which businesses genuinely fit it best in 2026.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Meydan Free Zone Setup: What You Get for the Price in 2026
Meydan Free Zone explained plainly: what its packages actually include, real timeline, activities allowed, and who should choose it over other budget zones.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
DMCC Company Formation: Is the Premium Worth It in 2026?
DMCC costs more than budget free zones. Here is exactly what that premium buys, who it makes sense for, and who should look elsewhere.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
SPC Free Zone Sharjah: The Low-Cost Route Explained
SPC Free Zone in Sharjah is one of the lowest-cost routes to a UAE company. What it actually offers, who it suits, and its real limits.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
RAKEZ Company Setup: Ras Al Khaimah for Traders and Industry
RAKEZ is the practical choice when a business needs real industrial or warehouse space, not just a desk. Here is what it actually offers.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Free Zone Visa Quota: How Many Visas Your Package Really Includes
Visa quota is tied to workspace, not headcount you wish for. How the allocation actually works, and how to avoid paying for an upgrade later.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Free Zone Company Renewal in the UAE: Costs and the Deadline Trap
Renewal is not optional and the grace period is shorter than most founders assume. What actually renews, what it costs, and how the deadline trap works.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Can a Free Zone Company Do Business on the Mainland? The Honest Answer
Not directly, in most cases. The honest breakdown of what a free zone company can and cannot do in the UAE mainland market, and the real workarounds.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Flexi-Desk vs Physical Office in a Free Zone: What You Actually Need
Most founders default to a flexi-desk without checking if it actually fits. Here is the honest test for when a real office is worth paying for.
Ali Jasim··10 min read Free Zones
Dual Licence: Running Mainland and Free Zone Under One Structure
A dual licence lets an eligible free zone company add mainland trading rights without a full separate branch. What it covers, and where it does not apply.
Ali Jasim··10 min readKnow your exact setup cost
Guides give you the lay of the land. The calculator gives you your number, itemised to the fils, from our real price book.