A free zone, a free trade zone, or a free zone authority is an economic area ruled by its own specific regulations that do not apply to businesses outside the zone. Free zone companies trade services and products, leveraging special tax and foreign ownership laws. Establishing free trade zones was one of the initiatives the government took to diversify the economy and attract more foreign investors to Dubai and the UAE in general, allowing them to start a business within an evolving, entrepreneurial ecosystem and boost their profits.
The Meydan Free Zone is Designed for Ease of Expat Ownership MOFA recognised business licenses with bank account opening. 100% foreign ownership. Tax-free policies for both corporate and income tax. Low-cost setup starting from AED 12,500. 3,500 business activities to choose from. Located a short 15 minutes drive from the Dubai International Airport, Dubai Ports and 12 minutes from Dubai’s buzzing downtown. From the Dubai International Airport, there are 2.5 billion people living within a four-hour flight and 5 billion within an eight-hour flight or less. Dubai offers unparalleled access to the world’s largest emerging growth markets, including GCC countries, India, Pakistan, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and Europe.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is DP World’s flagship free zone and the largest customs bonded zone in the Middle East. From 19 companies in 1985, JAFZA grew to 500+ businesses in 1995 and, today, over 8,700, including 100+ Fortune Global 500 companies. They enjoy a central location in an unrivalled ecosystem that has allowed them to grow over the last three to four decades, just as our proximity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and Expo 2020 Dubai has helped JAFZA become an ideal hub for global trade and a well-integrated business setup solution provider.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is DP World’s flagship free zone and the largest customs bonded zone in the Middle East. From 19 companies in 1985, JAFZA grew to 500+ businesses in 1995 and, today, over 8,700, including 100+ Fortune Global 500 companies. They enjoy a central location in an unrivalled ecosystem that has allowed them to grow over the last three to four decades, just as our proximity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and Expo 2020 Dubai has helped JAFZA become an ideal hub for global trade and a well-integrated business setup solution provider.
At the northernmost part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lies Ras Al Khaimah, one of the leading destinations for business set-up in the UAE. The emirate prides itself on its proven record of safety and stability as backed by renowned credit rating agencies such as Fitch Ratings and S&P. With logistical hubs such as seaports, international airports and multi-lane superhighways, companies easily access the trade flows between the east and the west. Established by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, RAKEZ is one of the largest economic zones in the region supporting startups, entrepreneurs, SMEs and industrialists with their business setup processes and requirements.