UAE free zones compared
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| Zone | Emirate | Remote setup | Published entry price | Price source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) | Dubai | Yes | AED 35,484 Basic Biz Package: DMCC company licence with flexi-desk (eligible for 1 visa, visa not included); for individual shareholders only | dmcc.ae/business/business-setup-packages | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) | Dubai | Yes | Not published | www.jafza.ae/cost-calculator/ | 25 Oct 2026 |
| International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) | Dubai | Yes | Not published | ifza.com/en/set-up-your-business/ | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Meydan Free Zone (Meydan FZ) | Dubai | Yes | AED 12,500 Digital trade licence with flexi-desk and up to 3 activity groups, 0 visas (visas, immigration card and other services extra) | www.meydanfz.ae/ | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) | Dubai | Not stated | Not published | www.dafz.ae/en/contact-us | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) | Dubai | Not stated | Not published | www.dso.ae/contact | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai Development Authority (DDA) | Dubai | Not stated | Not published | dda.gov.ae/en/contact/contact-us | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai South Free Zone (Dubai South) | Dubai | Yes | Not published | www.dubaisouth.ae/en/contact-us-page | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) | Dubai | Not stated | Not published | www.difc.com/business/operating-handbook-fees | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) | Abu Dhabi | Yes | Not published | www.adgm.com/registration-authority/registration-and-incorporation | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Masdar City Free Zone (Masdar City FZ) | Abu Dhabi | Yes | AED 7,000 Startup Package: licence and registration with up to 2 business activities; no visa or desk listed | masdarcityfreezone.com/explore/license-and-registration | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) | Abu Dhabi | Not stated | AED 9,450 1-year free zone business package with 1 visa, VAT included | www.kezadgroup.com/business-facilities/free-zone-business-setup-solutions/ | 23 Oct 2026 |
| twofour54 | Abu Dhabi | Not stated | Not published | www.twofour54.com/en/business-setup/business-form/ | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) | Ras Al Khaimah | Yes | AED 6,000 Biz Starter package for UAE-based applicants: licence with co-working membership; visas not listed as included | rakez.com/en/promotions/biz-starter-package | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Innovation City | Ras Al Khaimah | Not stated | AED 6,600 Idea package, per year: 0 visas, shared desk, 10 activities; marked as a limited-time offer | innovationcity.com/packages | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sharjah Media City (Shams) | Sharjah | Yes | Not published | shamsfz.ae/business-setup/cost-calculator/ | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) | Sharjah | Yes | AED 5,750 1-year business licence with up to 5 activity groups; excludes residence visas and other one-time charges | www.spcfz.ae/cost-calculator/ | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA) | Sharjah | Not stated | Not published | hfza.ae/ | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) | Sharjah | Not stated | Not published | www.saif-zone.com/en/contact/ | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) | Ajman | Not stated | Not published | afz.gov.ae/en/cost-calculator/ | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) | Ajman | Yes | AED 4,888 Zero Visa Package: licence, lease agreement and incorporation documents, 0 visas | ancfz.ae/packages-and-offers/ | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) | Umm Al Quwain | Yes | AED 5,500 UAQ LYTE: free zone licence with co-working space, 0 visas; renewal also AED 5,500 | uaqftz.gov.ae/blogs/uae-business-license-without-visa-who-is-it-best-for | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Creative City Fujairah (Creative City) | Fujairah | Yes | AED 3,999 Media Package: up to 10 shareholders and 10 activities with a flexi desk, no visa (Elite with 1 visa: AED 9,999) | creativecity.gov.ae/ | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) | Fujairah | Not stated | Not published | freezone.fujairah.ae/en/contact-us | 25 Oct 2026 |
Cite as: UAE Free Zone, "Compare UAE free zones side by side", uaefreezone.com/compare/, data last verified 25 October 2026.
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