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Every UAE Freezone, Compared
The UAE has 53 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 53 of 53 freezones
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 15,000 – 40,000 / year 1
ADGM – Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
40,000 – 120,000 USD / year 1
AFZ – Ajman Free Zone
Ajman
Starting from:
AED 5,750 – 30,000 / year 1
Ajman Media City Free Zone
Ajman
Starting from:
AED 5,500 – 25,000 / year 1
DAFZA – Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 25,000 – 55,000 / year 1
DIFC – Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
Starting from:
50,000 – 150,000 USD / year 1
DMCC – Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 35,484 – 50,000 / year 1
Dubai Auto Zone
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
Dubai CommerCity
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 21,995 – 62,000 / year 1
Dubai Design District
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai Flower Centre
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 25,000 – 60,000 / year 1
Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 40,000 – 100,000 / year 1
Dubai Humanitarian
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
Dubai Industrial City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 28,000 – 80,000 / year 1
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai Internet City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 50,000 / year 1
Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai Logistics City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 15,000 – 50,000 / year 1
Dubai Maritime City
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
Dubai Media City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 50,000 / year 1
Dubai Outsource City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai Production City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai Science Park
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 20,000 – 40,000 / year 1
Dubai South Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 12,000 – 40,000 / year 1
Dubai Studio City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai Textile City
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
Dubai Wholesale City
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 25,000 – 60,000 / year 1
DUQE Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 12,500 – 20,740 / year 1
Fujairah Creative City Free Zone
Fujairah
Starting from:
AED 5,500 – 25,000 / year 1
Fujairah Free Zone
Fujairah
Starting from:
AED 15,000 – 40,000 / year 1
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
Fujairah
Starting from:
AED 25,000 – 80,000 / year 1
Gold and Diamond Park
Dubai
Pricing:
Available on request
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 15,000 – 50,000 / year 1
IFZA – International Free Zone Authority
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 12,900 – 25,000 / year 1
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 15,000 – 50,000 / year 1
JAFZA – Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 30,000 – 60,000 / year 1
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 11,000 – 20,000 / year 1
Khalifa Port Free Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 11,000 – 25,000 / year 1
Masdar City Free Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 7,000 – 27,000 / year 1
Meydan Free Zone
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 12,500 – 24,000 / year 1
RAK Maritime City Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 40,000 / year 1
RAK Media City Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from:
AED 8,000 – 20,000 / year 1
RAKEZ – Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Starting from:
AED 7,000 – 20,000 / year 1
SHAMS – Sharjah Media City
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 6,000 – 15,000 / year 1
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 12,000 – 35,000 / year 1
Sharjah Healthcare City
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 15,000 – 50,000 / year 1
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 5,750 – 20,000 / year 1
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
Sharjah
Starting from:
AED 15,000 – 35,000 / year 1
TECOM Group Free Zones
Dubai
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 90,000 / year 1
twofour54 – Abu Dhabi Media Zone
Abu Dhabi
Starting from:
AED 7,500 – 25,000 / year 1
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
Umm Al Quwain
Starting from:
AED 10,000 – 30,000 / year 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do UAE free zones compare by setup cost and visas?
As of 2026, across all 53 freezones in this directory, typical Year 1 setup costs for AED-priced zones range from about AED 5,500 to AED 100,000, while the two USD-priced zones (ADGM and DIFC) run roughly USD 40,000–150,000. Visa capacity in our data clusters into two common tiers — up to 15 visas for smaller, flexi-desk-oriented zones and up to 50 for zones built for larger offices or warehousing — rather than one zone having a unique "most visas" figure, since many zones share the same modeled ceiling. Use the filters below to sort every freezone by cost, emirate, and visa capacity side by side, or take the matching quiz to weight these factors for your specific business.
Which UAE free zone has the lowest setup cost?
As of 2026, Ajman Media City Free Zone and Fujairah Creative City Free Zone typically have the lowest Year 1 setup cost in our data, from around AED 5,500. Budget-tier zones cluster in the AED 5,500–8,000 range for a flexi-desk license; costs rise from there based on office type, visa count, and the freezone's reputation tier.
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