Freezone – Trade License (New Setup)

Set up your business in any UAE Freezone β€” 100% foreign ownership, tax benefits & fast-track licensing across all Emirates

All UAE Emirates 45+ Free Zones 100% Foreign Ownership Compliant Process
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How It Works Your freezone trade license in 4 simple steps

Submit
Documents Upload required files
Expert
Assessment We review your case
Application
Filed Submitted to Freezone
License
Issued Freezone license ready
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Freezones Across UAE Emirates Each emirate has its own freezones with unique regulations, fees & benefits

Dubai

26+ Free Zones

DMCC Β· JAFZA Β· DAFZA Β· IFZA Β· Dubai South Β· DHCC Β· DIFC Β· DWC & more

Abu Dhabi

Multiple Free Zones

ADGM Β· Masdar City Β· KIZAD Β· twofour54 Β· Abu Dhabi Airport FZ & more

Sharjah

Multiple Free Zones

SHAMS Β· Sharjah Airport FZ (SAIF) Β· Hamriyah FZ & more

Ajman

Ajman Free Zone

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) & more

Fujairah

Multiple Free Zones

Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) Β· FOIZ Β· Creative City & more

RAK & UAQ

Multiple Free Zones

RAKEZ Β· RAK ICC Β· UAQ FTZ & more
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Commonly Required Documents General documents β€” exact requirements vary by Freezone Authority

  • Passport Copy (Colour Scan) Valid passport of all shareholders / partners
  • Passport-Size Photograph White background (some Freezones require specific dimensions)
  • Emirates ID Copy (if available / for UAE residents)
  • Visa Copy / Entry Stamp Residence Visa / Visit Visa / Tourist Visa / On-Arrival stamp
  • NOC from Current Sponsor (for UAE Residence Visa holders β€” requirement varies by Freezone)
  • Business Activity Details Description of proposed business activities
  • Proposed Company Names (Minimum 3–5 names β€” naming rules differ per Freezone)
  • Business Plan (Required by some Freezones β€” e.g. ADGM, DIFC)
  • Proof of Address (Home country address proof β€” required by some Freezones)
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Contact Information Required We'll need these details from you

UAE Mobile Number
Email ID
IBAN
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Fees Structure Fees vary significantly by Freezone β€” below is a general overview

Fee Description Amount (AED)
Registration / Application Fee Varies by Freezone Authority Varies
Trade License Fee Annual license β€” depends on activity type, license category & Freezone Varies
Visa Package Number of visa allocations varies β€” 0, 1, 2, 3, 6+ visa packages available Varies
Office / Desk / Flexi-Desk / Warehouse Facility type & size depend on chosen Freezone & package Varies
Establishment Card / Immigration Card Varies
E-Channel / Typing / Service Charges Varies
Total Fee Discuss with Expert
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Key Freezone Benefits Why businesses choose UAE Freezones

  • 100% Foreign Ownership No local sponsor or partner required β€” full ownership by foreign nationals
  • Tax Exemptions Corporate tax exemptions for qualifying Freezone businesses (subject to conditions)
  • Full Profit Repatriation No restrictions on transferring profits back to your home country
  • Custom Duty Benefits Import & export duty exemptions within the Freezone
  • Fast & Simple Setup Streamlined registration process with minimal paperwork
  • Visa Sponsorship Freezone entity can sponsor residence visas for owners & employees

Which Freezone Is Right for You?

Every Freezone has its own regulations, fees, visa packages, office solutions, and licensing categories. Our experts will help you choose the best Freezone based on your business activity,

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