Fast and simple company setup
100% personal & corporate tax exemption
100% foreign ownership allowed
100% repatriation of capital & profits
Formed with one individual, either an individual or a company. The minimum capital requirement depends on the activity.
Formed by a minimum of two and a maximum of 50 shareholders, either individuals or companies, or a combination of both. The minimum capital requirement depends on the activity.
A limited liability company with two or more shareholders. The company has to be listed on the stock exchange and the public can subscribe to its shares.
Formed as the registered branch of a foreign/local company with an existing license to operate outside the free zone.
100% foreign ownership allowed
100% repatriation of capital & profits
100% personal income tax exemption
Well-developed and customizable infrastructure
0% import or export duties
No currency restrictions
Home to over 8,700 businesses, including 100+ Fortune Global 500 companies, Jebel Ali Free Zone accounts for more than 20% of the UAE’s foreign direct investment and 50% of Dubai’s total exports.
With the service and infrastructural capabilities of serving an incredible and ever-expanding list of activities, JAFZA is the ideal location to house any kind of business and cater to its unique business needs.
24-hour security
Visa support
IT & telecom services
Customs & immigration support
Dedicated logistics centre
Bank account opening
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.
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