UAE jurisdictions, compared on what actually differs

Eight to choose from is a decision. Fifty is a catalogue. We cover a deliberately small set properly rather than publishing a page for every zone in the country.

The jurisdictions we work in most

If the right answer for you is a zone not listed here, we will say so and help you with it anyway. A short list is an editorial choice, not a limit on what we do.

DMCC

An established Dubai free zone with a broad activity list and a strong international profile.

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Dubai mainland

Trade directly across the UAE market, with premises and a visa allocation sized to your headcount.

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IFZA

A widely used Dubai free zone with package-based licensing and a straightforward process.

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Meydan Free Zone

A Dubai free zone commonly chosen for its process speed and package structure.

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Requires verification Package contents, visa quotas, activity lists and audit requirements are set by each authority and change.

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