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*A selection of some of the most popular freezones in Dubai
New free zone focused on trading, manufacturing and logistics activities. Adjacent to the new Al Maktoum Airport and named as the region’s first established and second largest free zone. (website)
AED 300,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Required
04 – 06 weeks
DMCC is a well-established zone initially focused on commodities sector but currently hosting more than 11,000 companies with various trading and service activities; highly credible zone. (website)
Minimum AED 50,000.00, must be paid up within 30 days of licence issuance. For General Trading, minimum share capital is AED 1 million
Required
06 – 08 weeks
DCCA (formerly TECOM) was launched in year 2000 to establish Dubai as a worldwide hub for knowledge-based industries such as Media, IT, Healthcare, Fashion, Movie and Production, Science and Technology, etc. The zone comprises 9 clusters catering to the needs of 7 creative and other knowledge-based industries.
Minimum AED 50,000.00, must be paid up prior to licensing
Required
06 – 08 weeks
DIFC is a global financial centre established in 2002, strategically located between the East and West, providing a stable and secure platform for businesses and financial institutions to tap into the emerging markets of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. (website)
Minimum AED 35,000.00, must be paid up prior to licensing. Not required for Special Purpose Companies (SPC)
Required
1 visa per 9 sq.m. leased property/office
DWTC provides a unique and highly desirable proposition for businesses looking for an effective, competitive and well-regulated business ecosystem. (website)
Minimum AED 100,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Not required
04 – 06 weeks
DAFZA is a well-established zone that deals with import and export trades and services, established in 1996. It offers companies a base within a modern and comprehensive environment to do business from. (website)
Minimum AED 100,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Required
06 – 08 weeks
Meydan Free Zone offers international free zone trading status for businesses locating to Dubai, UAE. Meydan Free Zone’s flexible desk spaces cater for all business whatever their scale or size. (website)
Minimum AED 100,000.00, no requirement to pay up the capital (although recommended within 1-2 years)
Required
04 – 06 weeks
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority is a 100% government-owned free zone that promotes modern technology based industries with urban master-planned community, advanced infrastructure and in-house business services. (website)
Minimum AED 10,000.00, must be paid up within 30 days of licence issuance
Required
03 – 04 weeks
JAFZA is the largest and oldest free zone in the UAE, established in 1985. JAFZA is an engine for Dubai’s economic and industrial growth. It’s product offerings ensure that clients will find the right set-up for their needs including plots of land, warehouses, showrooms, customised development solutions, offices, retail outlets, a business park and even on-site residences.
Minimum AED 50,000.00, must be paid up prior to licensing
Required
06 – 08 weeks
1 visa per 9 sq.m. leased property/office
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