UAEFreeZoneDirectory.com is an independent directory of the free zones in the United Arab Emirates. It is not a free zone, a government body or an official agent of any free zone. It exists to help founders, freelancers and small companies choose the right zone before they pay for a licence.

Each free zone has its own page with what it offers: licence types, how many visas a package allows, office and flexi-desk options, typical setup steps and who the zone suits best. The guide covers the Dubai zones, including DMCC, JAFZA, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai South, DWTC, Meydan, IFZA and DIFC, and the zones in the other emirates, including ADGM, KEZAD, Masdar City, twofour54, SAIF Zone, Hamriyah, Shams and SPC.

Compare before you choose
- Side by side comparisons of the cheapest zones in the UAE, in Dubai, in Sharjah and in Abu Dhabi.
- The best zones for e-commerce, consultancy, trading, freelancers, media and tech businesses.
- Free zone or mainland: what changes for trading, office rules and visas.
- A cost calculator that adds up the licence, visas and the costs on top of the package.

Licences and running your company
Plain guides explain e-commerce, general trading, consultancy, freelance, holding and offshore licences, plus the steps that come after setup: investor and partner visas, employee and family visas, the establishment card, opening a bank account, VAT and corporate tax registration, licence renewal, amendments and liquidation.

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