Freezone Companies in Dubai

Fast, Uncomplicated, and Cost-Effective Setup

Establishing a company in one of Dubai’s Free Zones is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to start a business in the UAE. Entrepreneurs benefit from special advantages in these zones, which facilitate international business activities.

Benefits of a Freezone Company in Dubai

  • No Physical Presence Required: You can establish a company without being physically present in the UAE.
  • Wide Range of Business Opportunities: Almost all business activities are permitted in Freezones, offering a broad selection of industries.
  • 100% Ownership: As the business owner, you retain full control – no local sponsor is necessary.
  • No Physical Office Required: In many cases, renting a physical office is not mandatory.
  • Sponsorship Opportunities: You can sponsor yourself, as well as friends and family.
  • Cost-Effective: Setting up a Freezone company is often cheaper than establishing a Mainland company.

What is a Freezone?

A Freezone is a designated trade zone in Dubai where businesses can be established under specific conditions. These zones offer various advantages, such as tax benefits, 100% ownership by the founder (without the need for a local sponsor), and simplified operations compared to companies outside the Freezone (Mainland).

Examples of Business Models Ideal for Freezone Companies

Consulting / Coaching ✓
IT Support and Software Development ✓
Marketing and Advertising ✓
Trading and Brokerage ✓
E-Commerce / Dropshipping / Amazon FBA ✓
Holding Companies ✓
Cryptocurrency Businesses

And many more…

When is a Freezone Company Not Suitable?

A Freezone company is generally not the best option if you plan to sell physical products within the UAE, whether through a retail store or delivery service. In such cases, you should consider a Mainland LLC, as there are restrictions on selling and distributing products within the UAE, though exceptions may apply.

Examples of businesses that may require a Mainland LLC

  • Restaurant or Café
  • Hair Salon
  • Car Rental
  • Product Distribution within the UAE

A Freezone company offers a fast, uncomplicated, and cost-effective way to establish a business in Dubai and the UAE. Thanks to numerous advantages and flexibility in choosing your business activity, this option is especially suitable for service-based and digital business models. However, if you plan to sell physical products, consider forming a Mainland company.

Situation Analysis

In the free initial consultation and further appointments, we discuss your concerns with you and can make suggestions for the appropriate setup in Dubai. You can choose from hundreds of business fields and combine several. You also decide whether there will be one or more partners and how the company shares will be distributed.

Company Formation

We set up a company for you in a free trade zone in Dubai that suits your needs (Mainland is also possible upon request). You do NOT have to travel to Dubai for this process. We handle all official processes for you and only need a few documents, such as a digital copy of your passport.

Duration: about one week

Visa Application

To live and work in Dubai and the Emirates, a visa, known as Residency or an Emirates ID, is required. For this purpose, you need to travel to Dubai for about a week. To keep the effort as low as possible for you, you will receive a personal contact person and chauffeur who will accompany you to all appointments.

Duration: about one week

Bank Account

Once you have the Emirates ID, you can open a private account in Dubai. We are happy to assist you. If desired, we can open both private and business accounts for you through a private banker.

Duration: a few days (private)