Consulting0v→SRTIPAED 5,500QUOTEInnovators package · licence-only14m ago·
IT / SaaS2v→IFZAAED 23,400LICENCELicence issued · day 447m ago·
Trading1v→RAKEZAED 10,500REROUTEDWio declined → Mashreq approved1h 12m ago·
Consulting0v→DIFCAED 5,500IBANCBI account live · day 92h ago·E-commerce0v→SHAMSAED 5,750LICENCEMedia package · 4h express2h 44m ago·
General Trading3v→RAKEZAED 18,500QUOTE3 visas bundled · Portal 3603h ago·
Consulting1v→IFZAAED 16,700REROUTEDRAKBANK declined → HSBC pending3h 18m ago·Freelance1v→AFZAED 10,800IBANADCB live · day 64h ago·
Marketing0v→SPCAED 5,750LICENCE24-hour express issue5h ago·
Fintech0v→ADGMAED 44,000QUOTERegLab application opened6h ago·Consulting0v→SRTIPAED 5,500IBANWio live · 48h post-licence8h ago·
Freelance1v→UAQAED 11,000LICENCEUAQ START · day 29h ago·
Trading2v→ANCFZAED 15,200QUOTEUpgraded from zero-visa package11h ago·Crypto / Web30v→DMCCAED 31,000LICENCEVARA sandbox licence · day 813h ago·IT / SaaS2v→IFZAAED 23,400EIDEID issued · founder + partner14h ago·
Marketing0v→SHAMSAED 5,750QUOTEInstallment · 12 × AED 57316h ago·
Consulting1v→SRTIPAED 9,690LICENCEInnovators · day 518h ago·General Trading4v→DMCCAED 51,684REROUTEDWio declined → Mashreq approved20h ago·
Consulting0v→DIFCAED 5,500IBANEmirates NBD live · day 3yesterday·E-commerce1v→ANCFZAED 10,800LICENCE15-min registration · same-dayyesterday·Logistics3v→JAFZAAED 25,000QUOTEFZE Type 1 + warehouse leaseyesterday·
Consulting0v→IFZAAED 12,200IBANMashreq live · day 62d ago·Industrial4v→KIZADAED 145,000LICENCEIndustrial + 2,000 sqm plot2d ago·Innovation0v→Innovation CityAED 6,600LICENCEIdea package · on-chain issuejust now·Consulting0v→SRTIPAED 5,500QUOTEInnovators package · licence-only14m ago·IT / SaaS2v→IFZAAED 23,400LICENCELicence issued · day 447m ago·Trading1v→RAKEZAED 10,500REROUTEDWio declined → Mashreq approved1h 12m ago·Consulting0v→DIFCAED 5,500IBANCBI account live · day 92h ago·E-commerce0v→SHAMSAED 5,750LICENCEMedia package · 4h express2h 44m ago·General Trading3v→RAKEZAED 18,500QUOTE3 visas bundled · Portal 3603h ago·Consulting1v→IFZAAED 16,700REROUTEDRAKBANK declined → HSBC pending3h 18m ago·Freelance1v→AFZAED 10,800IBANADCB live · day 64h ago·Marketing0v→SPCAED 5,750LICENCE24-hour express issue5h ago·Fintech0v→ADGMAED 44,000QUOTERegLab application opened6h ago·Consulting0v→SRTIPAED 5,500IBANWio live · 48h post-licence8h ago·Freelance1v→UAQAED 11,000LICENCEUAQ START · day 29h ago·Trading2v→ANCFZAED 15,200QUOTEUpgraded from zero-visa package11h ago·Crypto / Web30v→DMCCAED 31,000LICENCEVARA sandbox licence · day 813h ago·IT / SaaS2v→IFZAAED 23,400EIDEID issued · founder + partner14h ago·Marketing0v→SHAMSAED 5,750QUOTEInstallment · 12 × AED 57316h ago·Consulting1v→SRTIPAED 9,690LICENCEInnovators · day 518h ago·General Trading4v→DMCCAED 51,684REROUTEDWio declined → Mashreq approved20h ago·Consulting0v→DIFCAED 5,500IBANEmirates NBD live · day 3yesterday·E-commerce1v→ANCFZAED 10,800LICENCE15-min registration · same-dayyesterday·Logistics3v→JAFZAAED 25,000QUOTEFZE Type 1 + warehouse leaseyesterday·Consulting0v→IFZAAED 12,200IBANMashreq live · day 62d ago·Industrial4v→KIZADAED 145,000LICENCEIndustrial + 2,000 sqm plot2d ago·Innovation0v→Innovation CityAED 6,600LICENCEIdea package · on-chain issueThe UAE Free Zone Atlas
48 free zones. Watch us narrow them to one.
No comparison table, no static form. A reasoning engine that writes its working — every input eliminates zones in real time, and the winner's chosen the way an analyst would do it, not the way a spreadsheet would.
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Start with 0 visas to get your trade licence. Add residency later — you keep the same UAE company number.
💰 Budget
AED 25,000
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Sharjah
SRTIP
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
R&D + innovation park — 5 activities per licence, free R&D grant available
Licence-only pricing
AED 5,500
✓ Channel-partner rate · no Formenzo markup
2026 rates · refreshed hourly
Last licence issued 2h ago · 6 channel-partner zones verified end-to-end
17 zones with committed rates and verified data
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Dubai
IFZA
International Free Zone Authority
Best balance of price, speed, and Dubai address
Formenzo channel-partner rate · 1 year
AED 12,200/yr
Professional licence, registration, Flexidesk, Dubai Silicon Oasis address, up to 3 activities
Licence
5d
Visas
6
Bank
7/10
🎁 Live promotion
Dubai
Meydan FZ
Meydan Free Zone
Premium Dubai address with strong banking & ecommerce support
Meydan published rate · 1 year
AED 12,500/yr
Trade licence, company registration, 3 activity groups, flexi-desk, digital portal
Licence
7d
Visas
6
Bank
8/10
🎁 Live promotion
Sharjah
SRTIP
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
R&D + innovation park — 5 activities per licence, free R&D grant available
SRTIP Innovators Package · 0 visas · 1 year
AED 5,500/yr
Trade licence, co-working desk, 5 activities per licence, company registration
Licence
7d
Visas
6
Bank
7/10
🎁 Live promotion
Ras Al Khaimah
Innovation City
Innovation City
RAK's tech-first free zone — Web3, AI, gaming, robotics. Packages from AED 6,600.
Innovation City Idea Package · 0 visas · 1 year
AED 6,600/yr
Trade licence, 10 activities, shared desk at Innovation HQ, event access
Licence
5d
Visas
4
Bank
7/10
🎁 Live promotion
Sharjah
SHAMS
Sharjah Media City
LLC without the 'FZ' — 4-hour formation for media & creative entrepreneurs
SHAMS Media Package · 0 visas · 1 year · incl. VAT
AED 5,750/yr
Media licence, LLC without 'FZ' suffix, up to 5 media activities, flexi-desk, lease agreement — incl. VAT
Licence
1d
Visas
6
Bank
6/10
🎁 Live promotion
Dubai
DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
9-time #1 Free Zone — JLT + Uptown Dubai with unmatched banking and commodity ecosystems
DMCC Basic Biz · 0 visas · 1 year · 38% off list
AED 35,484/yr
DMCC company licence, special flexi desk, True Copy of Resolution, JLT address with Metro access
Licence
10d
Visas
6
Bank
10/10
🎁 Live promotion
Dubai
DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre
UAE's only common-law financial free zone — DFSA-regulated, DIFC Courts, 8,844 companies
DIFC Innovation Licence · 2-5 yr subsidy · 1 year
AED 5,500/yr
DIFC Innovation Licence, co-working desk, Ignyte platform, discounted visas, DFSA-light regime
Licence
14d
Visas
∞
Bank
10/10
🎁 Live promotion
Ajman
ANCFZ
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone
UAE's cheapest first-party licence — AED 4,888 · 15-minute registration · Dubai rep office
ANCFZ Zero-Visa · 15-min registration · 1 year
AED 4,888/yr
Zero-Visa Package — licence + 10 activities + MOA + bank letter + all certificates
Licence
1d
Visas
10
Bank
6/10
🎁 Live promotion
Dubai
JAFZA
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
The original Dubai trade hub — Jebel Ali Port + DP World + AED 11,500 FZE from 1985
JAFZA Trading FZE Type 1 · 1 year · DP World
AED 11,500/yr
FZE Type 1 — licence + formation + up to 7 activities in 1 group. Leasing separate.
Licence
10d
Visas
∞
Bank
9/10
🎁 Live promotion
Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.
RAKEZ Instant Licence · 5-minute issuance · 1 year
AED 6,000/yr
Zero-Visa / Instant Licence — up to 6 activities, Portal 360 digital issuance, RAKEZ Designated Zone status
Licence
1d
Visas
9
Bank
7/10
🎁 Live promotion
Dubai
DAFZA
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority
Terminal-2 adjacency. 24/7 on-site Dubai Customs. Dual Licence with Dubai DET.
DAFZ Trade Licence · DXB Terminal 2 · 1 year
AED 15,000/yr
Trade / Service / Industrial / E-Commerce Licence — DXB Terminal 2 adjacency, 24/7 on-site Customs, Designated Free Zone status
Licence
10d
Visas
30
Bank
8/10
🎁 Live promotion
Sharjah
SPC
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
AED 5,750 flat licence. 70% Sharjah utility subsidy. Pay-As-You-Go activity combination.
SPC Zero-Visa · 24-hour express · 1 year
AED 5,750/yr
Zero-Visa Licence — Trading / General Trading / Service / E-Commerce / Industrial / Media; 1,500+ activities; flexi-desk; 70% Sharjah utility subsidy
Licence
1d
Visas
20
Bank
6/10
🎁 Live promotion
Umm Al Quwain
UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
AED 5,500 LYTE zero-visa · AED 12,500 START all-inclusive · Dubai freehold property access
UAQ LYTE · zero-visa · 1 year · no renewal escalation
AED 5,500/yr
UAQ LYTE — Commercial or Consultancy Licence, coworking desk, bank account opening assistance, zero visas
Licence
3d
Visas
6
Bank
5/10
🎁 Live promotion
Fujairah
FFZA
Fujairah Free Zone Authority
East coast · outside Strait of Hormuz · world's 2nd-largest bunkering port
FFZA Trading Licence · East coast · 1 year
AED 2,500/yr
Office-based Trading Licence, 1-day fast-track issuance, adjacency to Port of Fujairah and HABSHAN-Fujairah pipeline
Licence
1d
Visas
∞
Bank
5/10
🎁 Live promotion
Ajman
AFZ
Ajman Free Zone
AED 4,888 NuVenture · AED 10,800 with visa · installment payments (unique)
AFZ NuVenture · cheapest UAE FZ licence · 1 year
AED 4,888/yr
NuVenture — Commercial / Service / E-Commerce licence, up to 5 activities, zero visas, installment payments
Licence
2d
Visas
8
Bank
6/10
🎁 Live promotion
Dubai
DWTC
Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
Iconic Sheikh Zayed Road address · MICE + digital assets + family offices
Formenzo all-in estimate
AED 31,000/yr
Government fees, Formenzo service, flexi-desk, establishment card
Licence
7d
Visas
∞
Bank
9/10
🎁 Live promotion
Ajman
AMC
Ajman Media City Free Zone
Cheapest UAE creator licence · SMI from AED 2,500 · 12,000+ companies
Formenzo all-in estimate
AED 8,799/yr
Government fees, Formenzo service, flexi-desk, establishment card
Licence
5d
Visas
5
Bank
6/10
🎁 Live promotion
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Lowest all-in cost. No visa. Test the UAE first.
💡 FFZA starts at AED 2,500 — 86% below the Dubai average.
Fujairah
FFZA
Fujairah Free Zone Authority
East coast · outside Strait of Hormuz · world's 2nd-largest bunkering port
From
AED 2,500
License
1d
Bank score
5/10
55% cheaper than the rest of this lane on average.
AFZ
Ajman
AED 4,888 NuVenture · AED 10,800 with visa · installment payments (unique)
From
AED 4,888
ANCFZ
Ajman
UAE's cheapest first-party licence — AED 4,888 · 15-minute registration · Dubai rep office
From
AED 4,888
UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain
AED 5,500 LYTE zero-visa · AED 12,500 START all-inclusive · Dubai freehold property access
From
AED 5,500
DIFC
Dubai
UAE's only common-law financial free zone — DFSA-regulated, DIFC Courts, 8,844 companies
From
AED 5,500
SRTIP
Sharjah
R&D + innovation park — 5 activities per licence, free R&D grant available
From
AED 5,500
Fastest to license
License in hand in days, not weeks.
💡 Licence in 1 days — 13 days faster than the UAE average of 14.
Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.
Setup
1 day
License
1d
Bank score
7/10
63% faster than the rest of this lane on average.
SHAMS
Sharjah
LLC without the 'FZ' — 4-hour formation for media & creative entrepreneurs
Setup
1 day
SPC
Sharjah
AED 5,750 flat licence. 70% Sharjah utility subsidy. Pay-As-You-Go activity combination.
Setup
1 day
FFZA
Fujairah
East coast · outside Strait of Hormuz · world's 2nd-largest bunkering port
Setup
1 day
ANCFZ
Ajman
UAE's cheapest first-party licence — AED 4,888 · 15-minute registration · Dubai rep office
Setup
1 day
AFZ
Ajman
AED 4,888 NuVenture · AED 10,800 with visa · installment payments (unique)
Setup
2 days
Best banking access
Highest approval rates at top UAE banks.
💡 DMCC has a 10/10 banking score — ~95% approval for qualified founders.
Dubai
DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
9-time #1 Free Zone — JLT + Uptown Dubai with unmatched banking and commodity ecosystems
Bank score
10/10
License
10d
Bank score
10/10
+15% than the rest of this lane on average.
DIFC
Dubai
UAE's only common-law financial free zone — DFSA-regulated, DIFC Courts, 8,844 companies
Bank score
10/10
DWTC
Dubai
Iconic Sheikh Zayed Road address · MICE + digital assets + family offices
Bank score
9/10
ADGM
Abu Dhabi
English common law • Best for fintech, funds, family offices
Bank score
9/10
JAFZA
Dubai
The original Dubai trade hub — Jebel Ali Port + DP World + AED 11,500 FZE from 1985
Bank score
9/10
DWTC FZ
Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road prestige — MICE, events, professional services
Bank score
9/10
Crypto & Web3
VARA, FSRA, or RAK DAO regulatory framework.
💡 DMCC supports Web3 + virtual assets with VARA / FSRA regulatory compliance built-in.
Dubai
DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
9-time #1 Free Zone — JLT + Uptown Dubai with unmatched banking and commodity ecosystems
With 1 visa
AED 39,674
License
10d
Bank score
10/10
ADGM
Abu Dhabi
English common law • Best for fintech, funds, family offices
With 1 visa
AED 39,390
Innovation City
Ras Al Khaimah
RAK's tech-first free zone — Web3, AI, gaming, robotics. Packages from AED 6,600.
With 1 visa
AED 13,200
DIFC
Dubai
UAE's only common-law financial free zone — DFSA-regulated, DIFC Courts, 8,844 companies
With 1 visa
AED 10,190
ANCFZ
Ajman
UAE's cheapest first-party licence — AED 4,888 · 15-minute registration · Dubai rep office
With 1 visa
AED 10,800
Media & creators
Freelance license, content creators, film, advertising.
💡 IFZA is purpose-built for creators — freelance licence, media activities, no office required.
Dubai
IFZA
International Free Zone Authority
Best balance of price, speed, and Dubai address
From
AED 12,200
License
5d
Bank score
7/10
Meydan FZ
Dubai
Premium Dubai address with strong banking & ecommerce support
From
AED 12,500
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.
From
AED 6,000
SHAMS
Sharjah
LLC without the 'FZ' — 4-hour formation for media & creative entrepreneurs
From
AED 5,750
FCC
Fujairah
Affordable media + creative free zone with 20,000+ clients
From
AED 9,820
AFZ
Ajman
AED 4,888 NuVenture · AED 10,800 with visa · installment payments (unique)
From
AED 4,888
Industrial & logistics
Warehouses, manufacturing, port-adjacent operations.
💡 RAKEZ is port-adjacent with warehousing + manufacturing licences.
Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.
From
AED 6,000
License
1d
Bank score
7/10
54% cheaper than the rest of this lane on average.
DAFZA
Dubai
Terminal-2 adjacency. 24/7 on-site Dubai Customs. Dual Licence with Dubai DET.
From
AED 15,000
AFZ
Ajman
AED 4,888 NuVenture · AED 10,800 with visa · installment payments (unique)
From
AED 4,888
JAFZA
Dubai
The original Dubai trade hub — Jebel Ali Port + DP World + AED 11,500 FZE from 1985
From
AED 11,500
SAIF Zone
Sharjah
Airport cargo hub — trading & logistics from Sharjah
From
AED 15,600
UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain
AED 5,500 LYTE zero-visa · AED 12,500 START all-inclusive · Dubai freehold property access
From
AED 5,500
E-commerce-ready
Amazon, noon, Shopify-friendly infrastructure.
💡 IFZA is the go-to for Amazon / noon / Shopify-ready operations with strong customs integration.
Dubai
IFZA
International Free Zone Authority
Best balance of price, speed, and Dubai address
With 1 visa
AED 16,620
License
5d
Bank score
7/10
15% cheaper than the rest of this lane on average.
Meydan FZ
Dubai
Premium Dubai address with strong banking & ecommerce support
With 1 visa
AED 16,690
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.
With 1 visa
AED 10,490
DWTC
Dubai
Iconic Sheikh Zayed Road address · MICE + digital assets + family offices
With 1 visa
AED 35,190
DAFZA
Dubai
Terminal-2 adjacency. 24/7 on-site Dubai Customs. Dual Licence with Dubai DET.
With 1 visa
AED 19,190
AFZ
Ajman
AED 4,888 NuVenture · AED 10,800 with visa · installment payments (unique)
With 1 visa
AED 8,518
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Abu Dhabi
ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market
English common law • Best for fintech, funds, family offices
From
AED 35,200
License
14d
Bank
9/10
Register interest →
Ajman
AFZ
Ajman Free Zone
AED 4,888 NuVenture · AED 10,800 with visa · installment payments (unique)
From
AED 4,888
License
2d
Bank
6/10
See details →
Ajman
AMC
Ajman Media City Free Zone
Cheapest UAE creator licence · SMI from AED 2,500 · 12,000+ companies
From
AED 8,799
License
5d
Bank
6/10
See details →
Ajman
ANCFZ
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone
UAE's cheapest first-party licence — AED 4,888 · 15-minute registration · Dubai rep office
From
AED 4,888
License
1d
Bank
6/10
See details →
Coming soonDubai
CommerCity
Dubai CommerCity
UAE's first dedicated e-commerce free zone — warehousing + fulfillment
From
AED 18,000
License
7d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
d3
Dubai Design District
Fashion, architecture, and luxury design hub near Downtown Dubai
From
AED 26,940
License
10d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Dubai
DAFZA
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority
Terminal-2 adjacency. 24/7 on-site Dubai Customs. Dual Licence with Dubai DET.
From
AED 15,000
License
10d
Bank
8/10
See details →
Coming soonDubai
DHCC
Dubai Healthcare City
Purpose-built medical free zone — clinics, pharma, wellness
From
AED 57,000
License
14d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DI City
Dubai Industrial City
Heavy manufacturing and food processing — licensed by DET, not DDA
From
AED 21,000
License
14d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DIAC
Dubai International Academic City
Institutional setup only — 27 universities, not for typical company formation
From
AED 36,000
License
14d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DIC
Dubai Internet City
Dubai's tech hub — Microsoft, Google, Meta, Oracle
From
AED 36,520
License
10d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Dubai
DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre
UAE's only common-law financial free zone — DFSA-regulated, DIFC Courts, 8,844 companies
From
AED 5,500
License
14d
Bank
10/10
See details →
Coming soonDubai
DKP
Dubai Knowledge Park
Education, training, and HR consulting hub on Sheikh Zayed Road
From
AED 29,500
License
10d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DMC
Dubai Media City
Dubai's premier media, advertising, and publishing hub
From
AED 39,500
License
10d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Dubai
DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
9-time #1 Free Zone — JLT + Uptown Dubai with unmatched banking and commodity ecosystems
From
AED 35,484
License
10d
Bank
10/10
See details →
Coming soonDubai
DPC
Dubai Production City
Publishing, printing, and packaging hub — renewal discounts built in
From
AED 27,000
License
10d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DSC
Dubai Studio City
Film, TV, and media production hub with Middle East's largest sound stages
From
AED 36,000
License
10d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DSO
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Tech park + free zone with Dtec coworking and AED 12.8B expansion
From
AED 19,300
License
7d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DSP
Dubai Science Park
Only free zone in the world devoted to bio sciences and R&D
From
AED 36,500
License
14d
Bank
8/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
Dubai Maritime
Dubai Maritime City
Marine free zone between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks
From
AED 29,000
License
10d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
Dubai South
Dubai South Free Zone
Logistics & aviation hub — Al Maktoum Airport expansion
From
AED 32,200
License
5d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Coming soonDubai
DUQE
DUQE Free Zone (QE2)
World's only floating free zone — on the QE2 at Port Rashid
From
AED 18,000
License
7d
Bank
6/10
Register interest →
Dubai
DWTC
Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
Iconic Sheikh Zayed Road address · MICE + digital assets + family offices
From
AED 31,000
License
7d
Bank
9/10
See details →
Dubai
DWTC FZ
Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
Sheikh Zayed Road prestige — MICE, events, professional services
From
AED 31,000
License
10d
Bank
9/10
See details →
Coming soonFujairah
FCC
Fujairah Creative City
Affordable media + creative free zone with 20,000+ clients
From
AED 9,820
License
5d
Bank
5/10
Register interest →
Fujairah
FFZA
Fujairah Free Zone Authority
East coast · outside Strait of Hormuz · world's 2nd-largest bunkering port
From
AED 2,500
License
1d
Bank
5/10
See details →
Coming soonFujairah
FOIZ
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
Oil, gas, and bunkering terminals on the Gulf of Oman
From
AED 21,000
License
14d
Bank
5/10
Register interest →
Coming soonSharjah
HFZA
Hamriyah Free Zone
Heavy industrial + port zone — steel, oil & gas, maritime
From
AED 15,000
License
7d
Bank
6/10
Register interest →
Coming soonAbu Dhabi
ICAD
ICAD / ZonesCorp (KEZAD Musaffah)
Heavy manufacturing and automotive in Musaffah — part of KEZAD Group
From
AED 14,800
License
10d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Dubai
IFZA
International Free Zone Authority
Best balance of price, speed, and Dubai address
From
AED 12,200
License
5d
Bank
7/10
See details →
Coming soonDubai
IHC
International Humanitarian City
World's largest humanitarian logistics hub — NGO and aid sector only
From
AED 35,000
License
14d
Bank
7/10
Register interest →
Ras Al Khaimah
Innovation City
Innovation City
RAK's tech-first free zone — Web3, AI, gaming, robotics. Packages from AED 6,600.
From
AED 6,600
License
5d
Bank
7/10
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Dubai
JAFZA
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
The original Dubai trade hub — Jebel Ali Port + DP World + AED 11,500 FZE from 1985
From
AED 11,500
License
10d
Bank
9/10
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Coming soonAbu Dhabi
KIZAD
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's industrial mega-zone — Khalifa Port + Etihad Rail
From
AED 14,800
License
10d
Bank
7/10
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Coming soonAbu Dhabi
Masdar City
Masdar City Free Zone
Sustainability-focused free zone — cleantech, AI, space tech
From
AED 21,200
License
7d
Bank
7/10
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Dubai
Meydan FZ
Meydan Free Zone
Premium Dubai address with strong banking & ecommerce support
From
AED 12,500
License
7d
Bank
8/10
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Coming soonRas Al Khaimah
RAK Maritime
RAK Maritime City
Shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime services in RAK
From
AED 17,500
License
10d
Bank
5/10
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Coming soonRas Al Khaimah
RAK Media City
RAK Media City
Budget media and advertising license — RAK alternative to DMC
From
AED 11,800
License
7d
Bank
5/10
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Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
Instant licence in 5 minutes. 24-hour full setup. Saqr Port industrial hub.
From
AED 6,000
License
1d
Bank
7/10
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Coming soonSharjah
SAIF Zone
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Airport cargo hub — trading & logistics from Sharjah
From
AED 15,600
License
7d
Bank
6/10
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Sharjah
SHAMS
Sharjah Media City
LLC without the 'FZ' — 4-hour formation for media & creative entrepreneurs
From
AED 5,750
License
1d
Bank
6/10
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Sharjah
SPC
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
AED 5,750 flat licence. 70% Sharjah utility subsidy. Pay-As-You-Go activity combination.
From
AED 5,750
License
1d
Bank
6/10
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Sharjah
SRTIP
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
R&D + innovation park — 5 activities per licence, free R&D grant available
From
AED 5,500
License
7d
Bank
7/10
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Coming soonAbu Dhabi
twofour54
twofour54 (Abu Dhabi Media Free Zone)
Abu Dhabi media hub — 35% film rebate, 57 gaming licenses
From
AED 12,300
License
10d
Bank
8/10
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Umm Al Quwain
UAQ FTZ
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
AED 5,500 LYTE zero-visa · AED 12,500 START all-inclusive · Dubai freehold property access
From
AED 5,500
License
3d
Bank
5/10
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Coming soonSharjah
USARTC
US-Arabia Technology and Trade Centre
Niche zone for US businesses entering the Middle East market
From
AED 26,000
License
14d
Bank
5/10
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The nationality lens
Your passport changes the whole answer.
UAE bank approval rates vary by nationality. No competitor shows you this upfront. We do — because pretending otherwise wastes your first month.
India
passport holder profile
Banking difficulty
Extra KYC required
Formenzo advisor for you
Priya + Balmiki speak Hindi/Urdu — WhatsApp +971 58 829 3781
✅ Best approval rates for India
DMCC
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
98%
DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre
98%
DWTC
Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone
95%
ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market
95%
JAFZA
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
95%
⚠ Harder to bank from here (skip unless you have a specific reason)
USARTC
US-Arabia Technology and Trade Centre
55%
RAK Maritime
RAK Maritime City
55%
FOIZ
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone
55%
The Formenzo ledger
Not testimonials. Operational proof.
What happened on our ops desk this week. Every agent quotes “500+ happy clients”. Only we show you the ledger.
License issued: IFZA · Consulting LLC
🇵🇰 Karachi · 5 business days
Fastest this week: Ajman NuVentures · 47 min
🇮🇳 Bangalore · Freelance license
Bank approvals this week: 14 / 14
WIO (6) · Mashreq (4) · Emirates NBD (4)
New: twofour54 35% film rebate approved
🇬🇧 London · 120-page application
Complex case resolved: Russian SoF → ADGM bank
Day 23 · ENBD approved
RAK DAO issued: Web3 DAO license
🇺🇸 San Francisco · Paid in USDT
DHCC license: Telemedicine clinic
🇮🇳 Mumbai · Day 47 · DHA approved
Busiest zone this week: IFZA (7 formations)
Mix: IN(3) · PK(2) · RU(1) · EG(1)
Names and some details redacted for privacy. Approval rates and timelines are real.
Compare mode
Real questions. Real answers.
Every comparison table lists “features”. We list questions you actually asked your lawyer. Pick up to 4 zones.
Picked 3/4
Dubai
IFZA
International Free Zone Authority
AED 12,200
license only
Dubai
Meydan FZ
Meydan Free Zone
AED 12,500
license only
Ras Al Khaimah
RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
AED 6,000
license only
✓Yes — up to 6 visas included
✓Yes — up to 6 visas included
✓Yes — up to 9 visas included
✓Yes — 75% approval typical.
✓Yes — 85% approval typical.
✓Yes — 75% approval typical.
✗No — crypto not permitted.
✗No — crypto not permitted.
✗No — crypto not permitted.
✓AED 21,120 all-in
✓AED 21,190 all-in
✓AED 10,490 all-in
✓5 days — fastest tier
✓7 days
✓1 days — fastest tier
~No — free zones are B2B. Mainland required for retail.
~No — free zones are B2B. Mainland required for retail.
~No — free zones are B2B. Mainland required for retail.
✓Yes — sponsor spouse + children (6 visa quota)
✓Yes — sponsor spouse + children (6 visa quota)
✓Yes — sponsor spouse + children (9 visa quota)
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