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Every UAE Freezone, Compared
The UAE has 52 freezones across 7 emirates, each with different costs, industries, and benefits. Filter and sort to find the right fit for your business.
What is a UAE Freezone?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Each emirate operates its own freezones — special economic zones designed to attract foreign investment with unique advantages not available on the mainland or offshore company setups.
Freezone Company
- 100% foreign ownership — no local sponsor required
- 0% personal income tax, 0% corporate tax (qualifying)
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- Trade internationally and with other freezones
- Sell to mainland consumers online (e-commerce, Shopify, etc.)
Mainland Company
- Trade freely across the entire UAE market
- 100% foreign ownership (since 2021 reforms)
- Bid on government contracts
- Subject to 9% corporate tax (above AED 375K profit)
- Higher setup costs and more complex licensing
Offshore Company
- Hold assets, IP, and international investments
- 0% corporate and income tax
- Full privacy — no public shareholder registry
- Cannot trade within the UAE
- No visa sponsorship or physical office
Most international entrepreneurs choose a freezone for its simplicity, speed, and tax efficiency. Each freezone is regulated by its own authority and specializes in certain industries. The directory below covers every freezone in the UAE — use the filters to narrow your search.
Filters
Showing 51 of 51 freezones
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Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 15K – 40K / year 1
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ADGM – Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
USD 40K – 120K / year 1
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Ajman Free Zone
Ajman
Starting from:
AED 6K – 30K / year 1
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Ajman Media City Free Zone
Ajman
Starting from:
AED 6K – 25K / year 1
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DAFZA – Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 25K – 55K / year 1
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DIFC – Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
Starting from:
USD 50K – 150K / year 1
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DMCC – Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 25K – 50K / year 1
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Dubai Auto Zone
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
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Dubai Design District
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai Flower Centre
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 25K – 60K / year 1
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Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 40K – 100K / year 1
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Dubai Industrial City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 28K – 80K / year 1
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Dubai International Academic City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai Internet City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 50K / year 1
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Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai Logistics City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 15K – 50K / year 1
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Dubai Maritime City
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
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Dubai Media City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 50K / year 1
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Dubai Outsource City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai Production City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai Science Park
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 20K – 40K / year 1
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Dubai South Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 12K – 40K / year 1
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Dubai Studio City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai Textile City
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
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Dubai Wholesale City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 25K – 60K / year 1
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Fujairah Creative City Free Zone
Fujairah
Starting from:
AED 6K – 25K / year 1
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Fujairah Free Zone
Fujairah
Starting from:
AED 15K – 40K / year 1
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Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
Fujairah
Starting from:
AED 25K – 80K / year 1
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Gold and Diamond Park
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
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Hamriyah Free Zone Authority
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 15K – 50K / year 1
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IFZA – International Free Zone Authority
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 11K – 25K / year 1
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Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 15K – 50K / year 1
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International Humanitarian City
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
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JAFZA – Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 30K – 60K / year 1
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Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 11K – 20K / year 1
Khalifa Port Free Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 11K – 25K / year 1
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Masdar City Free Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 7K – 27K / year 1
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Meydan Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 18K / year 1
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RAK Maritime City Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from:
AED 8K – 40K / year 1
RAK Media City Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from:
AED 8K – 20K / year 1
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RAKEZ – Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from:
AED 7K – 20K / year 1
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SHAMS – Sharjah Media City
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 6K – 15K / year 1
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Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 12K – 35K / year 1
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Sharjah Healthcare City
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 15K – 50K / year 1
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Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 4K – 20K / year 1
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Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 15K – 35K / year 1
TECOM Group Free Zones
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 8K – 90K / year 1
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twofour54 – Abu Dhabi Media Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 8K – 25K / year 1
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Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
Umm Al Quwain
Starting from:
AED 10K – 30K / year 1
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