Free Zone Company

World's Top Ranked Free Zone

DMCC has been recognised as the world's leading free zone by the Financial Times Global Free Zones of the Year rankings on multiple occasions, reflecting its scale, quality, and international standing.

0% Tax on Qualifying Income

DMCC companies pay zero corporate tax on qualifying business income derived within the free zone, with a full profit repatriation entitlement and no currency exchange controls.

Commodities and Trading Hub

DMCC is the premier global centre for commodities, precious metals, diamonds, and physical goods trading, providing access to a concentrated ecosystem of trading counterparties, vaulting, and logistics services.

Long-Term Tax Benefits

0% corporate tax on qualifying income for eligible Free Zone entities, in accordance with current UAE Corporate Tax Law.

Jebel Ali Port Access

Direct access to the world's 9th busiest container port gives JAFZA companies unmatched logistics and supply chain advantages for import, export, and transshipment across global trade routes.

0% Import and Export Duties in Zone

Goods moved within JAFZA are exempt from UAE customs duties, and customs duty deferral is available for goods in transit, significantly reducing the cost of regional distribution operations.

Manufacturing and Logistics Hub

JAFZA provides purpose-built industrial facilities, warehousing, and logistics infrastructure catering to manufacturers, distributors, and trading companies seeking a Middle East base for regional operations.

50-Year Tax Guarantee

The UAE government provides a 50-year guarantee of no corporate or personal income tax to JAFZA registered entities, offering long term fiscal certainty for manufacturing and distribution investment decisions.

Common Law Legal System

DIFC operates under its own common law framework modelled on English law, with independent courts staffed by internationally respected judges, providing a familiar and predictable legal environment for international business.

DFSA Regulatory Framework

The Dubai Financial Services Authority is the independent regulator of DIFC, providing an internationally respected licensing and supervision framework for banks, investment managers, insurance companies, and fintech firms.

Fintech and Financial Services Hub

DIFC is the MEASA region's premier cluster for financial services, hosting over 5,000 companies including global banks, asset managers, insurance firms, law firms, and a rapidly growing community of fintech innovators.

0% Tax on Qualifying Income

DIFC registered entities pay zero corporate and personal income tax on qualifying business income, with full freedom to repatriate capital and profits without currency restriction or withholding tax.

Regional Technology Ecosystem

DIC hosts the regional headquarters of the world's leading technology companies, creating an unmatched ecosystem for technology businesses seeking MENA market access, partnerships, and talent in a concentrated hub.

Global Tech Company Hub

Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, Dell, Cisco, HP, and LinkedIn are among the hundreds of global technology leaders with offices in DIC, providing co-location and networking advantages for technology businesses of all sizes.

0% Corporate Tax

DIC companies pay zero corporate tax on qualifying business income and enjoy 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, and no currency restrictions, maximising returns on technology business operations in the UAE.

Purpose-Built Tech Infrastructure

DIC provides high speed connectivity, data centre access, and specialised facilities designed for technology companies, supporting software development, digital media, IT services, telecommunications, and e-commerce operations.

R and D and Technology Manufacturing

DSO is purpose built for advanced technology manufacturers and R and D companies, with dedicated facilities for electronics, semiconductor, and integrated circuit operations supported by a collaborative innovation community.

Smart City Infrastructure

DSO operates as a fully planned smart city with high speed fibre connectivity, advanced utilities, and digital infrastructure designed to meet the operational requirements of technology intensive businesses and their workforces.

Integrated Commercial and Residential Community

DSO uniquely integrates commercial, industrial, and residential facilities within a single technology park, allowing companies to house their employees on site and reducing commuting costs and workforce management complexity.

0% Tax on Qualifying Income

DSO companies pay zero corporate tax on qualifying business income and benefit from 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation rights, and no currency restrictions on technology and manufacturing operations.

Abu Dhabi Common Law Centre

ADGM operates under its own English common law framework with independent courts staffed by internationally respected judges, providing financial institutions with the legal certainty and familiarity of a common law environment within the UAE.

FSRA Financial Regulation

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority provides internationally respected licensing and supervision for banks, asset managers, insurance companies, digital asset businesses, and fintechs operating from ADGM.

Family Office and Asset Management Hub

ADGM has emerged as the premier Abu Dhabi destination for single and multi-family offices, private wealth managers, and asset management firms seeking proximity to Abu Dhabi's substantial sovereign and private capital pools.

0% Tax on Business Income

ADGM entities pay zero corporate and personal income tax on qualifying business income and enjoy no restriction on the repatriation of capital or profits, making it one of the most tax efficient regulated financial centre jurisdictions globally.

Airport Logistics Hub

SAIF Zone's direct adjacency to Sharjah International Airport provides air cargo businesses and logistics companies with immediate access to one of the UAE's major air freight hubs for import and export operations.

Competitive Lease Rates

SAIF Zone offers some of the most competitive office and warehouse lease rates among all UAE free zones, making it an attractive and affordable option for businesses seeking a UAE address without the premium costs of Dubai free zones.

Small and Medium Enterprise Friendly

With over 8,000 registered companies including a large proportion of small and medium enterprises, SAIF Zone has developed a reputation as the UAE's most accessible and business-friendly free zone for growing companies.

0% Tax and Import Duties

SAIF Zone companies pay zero corporate tax and no import or export duties on goods transacted within the zone, providing a highly competitive cost structure for trading, logistics, and light manufacturing businesses.

UAE Offshore Corporate Structure

RAK ICC provides a UAE-registered offshore company equivalent to a BVI IBC or Cayman Exempted Company, combining the credibility of UAE incorporation with the flexibility and low compliance burden of an offshore holding vehicle.

Asset and Investment Holding

RAK ICC companies are frequently used to hold global investment portfolios, real estate, shares in operating companies, and intellectual property, providing a central holding vehicle with 0% UAE tax on investment income and gains.

Family Office Applications

RAK ICC is a popular choice for family offices and high net worth individuals seeking a UAE holding structure for wealth management, succession planning, and consolidation of global assets under a single offshore vehicle.

Simple Annual Compliance

RAK ICC companies have minimal annual compliance requirements, with straightforward renewal procedures and no mandatory audit or financial reporting requirements for standard offshore holding companies, reducing ongoing administration costs.

Affordable Free Zone Setup

RAKEZ offers the most competitively priced free zone registration and annual renewal fees in the UAE, making it the leading choice for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses seeking an affordable UAE free zone presence.

Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities

RAKEZ provides a full range of industrial facilities including warehouses, factories, land plots, and business centres at highly competitive rates, serving manufacturing, logistics, and trading companies across multiple industry sectors.

15,000 Plus Companies Registered

With over 15,000 registered businesses from more than 100 countries, RAKEZ is one of the largest UAE free zones by volume, providing a well-established business community and supporting infrastructure for companies of all sizes.

0% Tax and Full Profit Repatriation

RAKEZ companies pay zero corporate tax on all qualifying business income and enjoy full freedom to repatriate profits and capital to any jurisdiction without UAE withholding tax or currency restrictions.

Ultra-Affordable Setup Costs

Ajman Free Zone offers some of the lowest company registration and annual renewal fees of any UAE free zone, making it the leading choice for entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking maximum cost efficiency in UAE company formation.

24 to 48 Hour Incorporation

Ajman Free Zone offers one of the UAE's fastest incorporation timelines, with straightforward business activities processed and licences issued within 24 to 48 hours of completed application submission.

100% Foreign Ownership

Ajman Free Zone companies are 100% foreign owned with no requirement for a UAE national shareholder or sponsor, and all business profits can be fully repatriated to any jurisdiction without UAE withholding tax.

E-Commerce and Trading Friendly

Ajman Free Zone actively accommodates e-commerce and online trading business activities, providing an affordable and compliant UAE legal base for digital commerce businesses targeting regional and global markets.

10-Year Corporate Tax Holiday

EPZ companies receive a full corporate income tax holiday for the first 10 years from the commencement of production, followed by a preferential 25% rate, providing significant tax savings during the critical early operational years.

Import and Export Duty Exemptions

EPZ companies are fully exempt from import and export duties on all raw materials, plant, machinery, equipment, and inputs used in production, significantly reducing the capital and operating costs of export-oriented manufacturing.

80% Export Requirement

EPZ status requires that at least 80% of production is exported, qualifying companies for EU EPA preferential tariffs and USA AGOA duty-free access, making Kenya an attractive African export manufacturing base.

Industrial and Agribusiness Focus

Kenya's EPZ programme caters to manufacturing, agribusiness, textiles, garments, and light industrial production, with purpose-built facilities at Athi River (Nairobi) and Mombasa providing access to skilled labour and logistics infrastructure.

Duty-Free Warehousing and Processing

Mauritius Freeport operators can store, repackage, relabel, sort, consolidate, and process goods within the Freeport without paying Mauritian customs duty or import VAT, reducing the cost of African distribution hub operations.

Africa Distribution Hub

Mauritius's central Indian Ocean location, extensive African trade agreements (COMESA, SADC), and Freeport infrastructure make it a premier distribution hub for companies targeting sub-Saharan African and East African markets.

3% Corporate Tax Rate

Qualifying Mauritius Freeport operators benefit from a reduced corporate income tax rate of 3% on Freeport income, significantly below Mauritius's standard 15% corporate tax rate and among the lowest rates for any recognised free zone structure.

EDB Regulated Framework

The Economic Development Board provides a transparent and internationally respected regulatory framework for Freeport operators, and Mauritius's extensive double tax treaty network enhances the tax efficiency of royalty, dividend, and interest flows through Mauritian structures.

Six FTZ Locations Covering Sea and Air

Singapore's six FTZ locations span the country's major sea port terminals and Changi Airport cargo facilities, covering all major modes of international trade and giving companies flexible access to Singapore's world-class logistics infrastructure.

Duty and GST Suspension Within FTZ

Goods stored, consolidated, repackaged, and transshipped within Singapore FTZs are not subject to import duty or GST while they remain in the zone, significantly reducing the cost of using Singapore as an Asia Pacific transshipment hub.

Asia Pacific Distribution Hub

Singapore's central location, world-class port (2nd busiest globally by container throughput), Changi Airport, and extensive FTA network make it the premier Asia Pacific distribution and transshipment hub for global trading companies.

Singapore Legal and Financial Infrastructure

Singapore provides a rule of law environment ranked among the world's strongest, an internationally respected common law legal system, a deep financial services sector, and extensive double tax treaty coverage, supporting sophisticated global trading structures.