Formed with one individual, either an individual or a company. The minimum capital requirement depends on the activity.
The license allows an existing local company (with a license to operate in the UAE) to open a representative office or branch within the free zone.
The license allows an existing foreign company to open a representative office or branch within the free zone.
Dubai Internet City is a specialized free zone built to attract enterprises operating in the information and communication technology sectors. It is home to Fortune 500 companies like Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Oracle, as well as UAE-based startups and SMEs.
Today, the free zone’s 1,400+ companies benefit from world-class commercial spaces, facilities, business services, and more.
Most Free Zones themselves have a variety of options for coworking spaces, offices, warehouses, and other facilities that are either fully equipped or customised according to your need. Mainland companies can take up commercial spaces anywhere within their emirate of incorporation.
Due to the range of requirements and specifications for each setup, the costs can vary significantly. Worldwide Formations offers its clients exclusive packages starting from AED 5,275 (USD 1,437).
One of the most fundamental distinctions between the two is that a Free Zone company can only do business with the UAE market through a third-party supplier or partner. On the other hand, a Mainland company can carry out B2B and B2C activity anywhere in the UAE.