Route · UAE · Free zone
Free zone company in the UAE
3,686 license combinations tracked in the September 2026 snapshot — entry packages from AED 1,620*, incorporation handled remotely.
- Packages in snapshot
- 3686 across this route's authorities
- Entry from
- AED 1,620* market benchmark, Sep 2026
- Setup time
- 2–65 days fastest → slowest filed
- Ownership
- 100% foreign in every free zone
What it is
How this route works
A free zone company is licensed by one of the UAE's free zone authorities and operates inside its zone, across the UAE through a local distributor, and internationally without restrictions. It is the fastest and the most package-based route: incorporation is remote, license bundles include a visa quota and an office solution, and the company is 100% foreign-owned by default.
What you get
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership — no local partner required
- ✓ Fully remote incorporation: no trip to the UAE needed for the license
- ✓ Fixed license packages: activity set, visa quota and office in one price
- ✓ 0% personal income tax; 9% corporate tax only above AED 375,000 of profit
- ✓ Fastest filings in the snapshot — some packages issue in 3 days
Keep in mind
- – Direct trading on the UAE mainland requires a local distributor or a branch
- – Each zone has its own activity list and package rules
- – Physical office is optional, but visa quota depends on the office solution
Catalog
Popular free zone-route services
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Comparing the two routes head-to-head
Still weighing this route against Mainland? The side-by-side comparison covers price, timeline, visa quota, taxes and office rules on one table.
FAQ
Questions about this route
How much does a free zone company cost?
In the September 2026 snapshot, free zone packages start from AED 1,620**. The exact price depends on the zone, the activity set and the visa quota — the final quote is confirmed before payment.
How fast is the setup?
Filed packages across free zones run from 2 to 65 days, fastest to slowest. Most free zone licenses are issued within the first week after documents are signed.
Can I get residence visas with a free zone license?
Yes — visas are filed through the establishment card that comes with the license. The quota depends on the package and the office solution you choose.
Can a free zone company sell in the UAE market?
Inside its own zone and internationally — without limits. For mainland sales the company works through a local distributor or opens a mainland branch.
Match your business model to this route
A 15-minute call is enough to confirm the route, the authority and the license package.
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.