UAE Free Zone Business Setup
100% Ownership. 0% Personal Income Tax. Full Residency for Your Family.
Set up your company in any of the UAE free zones with a partner who handles every step — license, visa, Emirates ID, and bank account.
Trusted by founders from Israel · UK · Germany · France · Russia and across Europe.
Why Founders From Across Europe Choose DXB-VIP
You don’t need another consultant who hands you a business trade license and disappears. You need a partner who closes the loop — trade licensee, UAE residency visa, bank account in the UAE, Emirates ID — and stays with you afterwards.
That’s what we do. Co-founded by Jonathan Joffee, a lawyer and chartered accountant with 17+ years of international experience, DXB-VIP has helped hundreds of foreign founders relocate to Dubai and run their UAE companies cleanly from day one.
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Choose Your Free Zone — 40+ Options Across the UAE
Choose the right Free Zone, or pay for it later. Every emirate offers specialized zones tailored to specific industries. We help you pick the perfect match now so you don’t have to re-register in 18 months. Here are the list of famous free zones we trust most.
Dubai Free Zones
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| DMCC | Trading, crypto, commodities | 5 days |
| JAFZA | Logistics, manufacturing, import/export | 7 days |
| IFZA | Startups, consultants, low-cost setup | 3 days |
| Dubai South | Logistics, aviation, e-commerce | 5 days |
| DAFZA | Aviation, trading, global HQs | 7 days |
| DIFC | Banking, finance, fintech | 4 weeks |
| Meydan | E-commerce, consulting, online business | 2 days |
Abu Dhabi Free Zones
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| KIZAD | Heavy industry, manufacturing, logistics | 2 weeks |
| ADGM | Finance, investment, fintech | 4 weeks |
| Masdar City | Tech, renewable energy, sustainability | 2 weeks |
Sharjah Free Zone
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| SHAMS | Media, freelancers, digital business | 3 days |
| SAIF Zone | Trading, logistics, industrial | 7 days |
| Hamriyah | Oil, gas, heavy industry | 2 weeks |
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| DMCC | Trading, crypto, commodities | 5 days |
| JAFZA | Logistics, manufacturing, import/export | 7 days |
| IFZA | Startups, consultants, low-cost setup | 3 days |
| Dubai South | Logistics, aviation, e-commerce | 5 days |
| DAFZA | Aviation, trading, global HQs | 7 days |
| DIFC | Banking, finance, fintech | 4 weeks |
| Meydan | E-commerce, consulting, online business | 2 days |
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| KIZAD | Heavy industry, manufacturing, logistics | 2 weeks |
| ADGM | Finance, investment, fintech | 4 weeks |
| Masdar City | Tech, renewable energy, sustainability | 2 weeks |
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| SHAMS | Media, freelancers, digital business | 3 days |
| SAIF Zone | Trading, logistics, industrial | 7 days |
| Hamriyah | Oil, gas, heavy industry | 2 weeks |
Ajman Free Zone
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| Ajman Free Zone | Affordable trading, SMEs | 3 days |
RAKEZ
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ | Affordable trading, SMEs | 3 days |
Fujairah Free Zone
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
| Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) | Industrial, Trading & Logistics | 1 Day |
| Creative City Fujairah | Freelancers, Media & Budget-friendly Setup | 2 Days |
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| Ajman Free Zone | Affordable trading, SMEs | 3 days |
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
|---|---|---|
| RAKEZ | Affordable trading, SMEs | 3 days |
| Free Zone | Best For | Setup From |
| Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) | Industrial, Trading & Logistics | 1 Day |
| Creative City Fujairah | Freelancers, Media & Budget-friendly Setup | 2 Days |
What’s Included When You Set Up With DXB-VIP
We don’t sell licences. We deliver complete, working UAE businesses. Every engagement covers:
- Trade license — selection, application, and approval
- Certificate of Incorporation — Memorandum of Association, share certificates, Establishment Card.
- UAE residence visa — for you, spouse, children, and parents (where eligible).
- Emirates ID — medical, biometrics, ID issuance.
- Corporate bank account — multiple banks in parallel for maximum approval odds.
- Accounting & VAT setup — bookkeeping, Corporate Tax registration, VAT compliance.
- Legal advisory — agreements, contracts, regulatory guidance.
- Ongoing PRO support — renewals, government liaison, document attestation.
How It Works
1. Get a Free Consultation
30-minute call to understand your business, recommend the right free zone, and give you a transparent quotation.
2. Engagement & Documents
Sign agreement, submit passport copies and supporting documents. Most done remotely.
3. Trade License Issued
Trade license, Establishment Card, and incorporation documents delivered.
4. Visa & Emirates ID
Investor visa stamped, medical and biometrics completed, Emirates ID issued.
5. Bank Account Opened
We introduce you to multiple banks simultaneously to secure approval.
Total time: 3–6 weeks for most clients.
6. VAT & Corporate Tax Assistance
Your Emirates ID can be collected, which is renewable after two years.
Why Choose Us for Business Setup in UAE Free Zones?
There are hundreds of consultancies in Dubai. Most issue licenses and walk away. Here’s what separates us:
- Legal & Tax Expertise In-House — With 17+ years as a lawyer and chartered accountant. Most firms outsource this.
- Multilingual Team — English, Russian, Hebrew, French. Real conversations in your language.
- End-to-End Engagement — One team handles licence, visa, Emirates ID, banking, accounting, and renewals. Not five different vendors.
- Local Network, Global Standards — Strong relationships with all major free zones, banks, and government departments — combined with the standards European clients expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does UAE free zone setup take with DXB-VIP?
Licences are issued in 2–10 working days depending on the zone.
The full process including investor visa, Emirates ID, and bank account in the UAE— typically completes in 3–6 weeks.
2. Can I own 100% of my UAE free zone company as a foreigner?
Yes. All UAE free zones allow 100% foreign ownership without a local sponsor or partner.
3. Do I need to live in Dubai to own a free zone company?
No, but a residence visa is recommended for banking, tax residency, and family relocation. We handle residence visas as part of every setup engagement.
4. Can I move my whole family with the UAE residence visa?
Yes. Spouse, children, and (under qualifying conditions) parents can be included. For long-term stability, the UAE Golden Visa provides 10-year residency.
Licences are issued in 2–10 working days depending on the zone.
The full process including investor visa, Emirates ID, and bank account in the UAE— typically completes in 3–6 weeks.
Yes. All UAE free zones allow 100% foreign ownership without a local sponsor or partner.
No, but a residence visa is recommended for banking, tax residency, and family relocation. We handle residence visas as part of every setup engagement.
Yes. Spouse, children, and (under qualifying conditions) parents can be included. For long-term stability, the UAE Golden Visa provides 10-year residency.
5. Do free zone companies pay UAE Corporate Tax?
All UAE companies must register and file annual returns. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, subject to substance and audit requirements. Our accounting team handles compliance end-to-end.
6. Can my UAE free zone company sell to customers in Dubai mainland?
Indirectly — through a local distributor, commercial agent, or by opening a mainland branch. We help structure the right approach for your business model.
7. Which UAE free zone is cheapest?
Indirectly — through a local distributor, commercial agent, or by opening a mainland branch. We help structure the right approach for your business model.
8. Will my Dubai bank account actually open?
This is where most setups fail. We apply to multiple banks in parallel, leverage our banking relationships, and guide you through KYC properly. Our approval rate is among the highest in the market — including for clients who were rejected elsewhere.
All UAE companies must register and file annual returns. Qualifying Free Zone Persons can benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income, subject to substance and audit requirements. Our accounting team handles compliance end-to-end.
Indirectly — through a local distributor, commercial agent, or by opening a mainland branch. We help structure the right approach for your business model.
Indirectly — through a local distributor, commercial agent, or by opening a mainland branch. We help structure the right approach for your business model.
This is where most setups fail. We apply to multiple banks in parallel, leverage our banking relationships, and guide you through KYC properly. Our approval rate is among the highest in the market — including for clients who were rejected elsewhere.