Dubai · Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
A modern gateway between East and West.
- Corporate Tax
- 9% / 0%*
- Ownership
- 100% foreign
- Residency
- Available
- Structure
- Free Zone Company
Overview
The Free Zone Company.
UAE Free Zone structures offer 100% foreign ownership, residency visa quotas and world-class banking, with 0% corporate tax on qualifying Free Zone income. The natural base for GCC, African and South Asian market access.
Business activity freedom
Broad, defined by the Free Zone licence activity list.
Tax position
9% federal corporate tax; 0% on qualifying Free Zone income.
Ease of doing business
Structured process; typically 6–8 weeks including visa issuance.
Corporate banking
Strong access to tier-one UAE and international banks.
Notable add-ons
Residency visas, physical office and substance, regional HQ status.
Best suited for
- Founders seeking UAE residency
- Regional HQ for GCC and MENA
- Trading, holding and advisory activity
- Digital and knowledge-economy businesses
