Straight answers on setting up a company in a UAE free zone — real all-in 2026 prices, no jargon, no hidden agenda. Every number is real, and we never cold-call.
Discover the cheapest UAE free zone in 2026 with a detailed cost comparison for company formation. Budget confidently with Formenzo's insights.
2 min read · Updated 5 June 2026Visas & ResidencyLearn how to set up a UAE free zone company in 2026 with our step-by-step guide.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026CostsFrom AED 4,888 all-in — the real price of every UAE free zone, what each visa adds, and the cheapest option.
7 min read · Updated 5 June 2026CompareOwnership, where you can trade, cost and speed — the honest comparison so you choose right the first time.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026Honest pricingEstablishment card, e-channel, visa stamping, medical, Emirates ID — what gets left out, and how to avoid it.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026Visas & residencyNo — the licence and the residence visa are separate. What visas cost, how many you can get, and who they sponsor.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026Setup guideThe full UAE free-zone setup process — choose a zone, reserve a name, file, get your licence in 3–8 days, add visas and bank.
7 min read · Updated 5 June 2026DubaiMeydan (AED 12,500), IFZA (AED 12,900) and DMCC compared — and whether you really need a Dubai licence.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026E-commerceAjman, SPC and RAKEZ are the cheapest e-commerce-ready zones; Meydan/IFZA for a Dubai address.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026SharjahSRTIP (AED 5,500) and SPC (AED 5,750) compared — near-Dubai access at about half the price.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026ConsultingAjman (AED 4,888) and SRTIP (AED 5,500) are best value; IFZA for a Dubai consulting address.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026TradingAjman (AED 4,888) and RAKEZ (AED 6,000) for general trading; DMCC for commodities.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026DocumentsPassport, photo, trade names and activity — the full document checklist, plus what visas and corporate owners add.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026BankingDocuments, traditional vs digital banks, 1–4 week timelines and the common delays — how to bank your company.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026FreelancersAjman, Fujairah Creative City and SRTIP lead on value for a one-person business — low all-in prices with one visa.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026CompareA free zone gives visas, presence and the right to trade; offshore is a no-visa holding vehicle. The honest difference.
6 min read · Updated 5 June 2026CostsWhat year two really costs — licence, desk and visa renewals, what you don't pay again, and how to keep it down.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026TaxThe 0% and 9% rates, the Qualifying Free Zone Person 0%, Small Business Relief and registration — in plain English.
7 min read · Updated 5 June 2026AjmanAjman NuVentures Centre from AED 4,888 — the cheapest all-in licence in the UAE. What's included and who it suits.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026Abu DhabiMasdar City from AED 7,000 — Abu Dhabi's accessible tech & sustainability zone. How it compares and who it suits.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026Ras Al KhaimahRAKEZ from AED 6,000 — strong for trading, industrial and warehousing. How it compares and who it suits.
5 min read · Updated 5 June 2026All 9 UAE free zones, real all-in prices by visa count, side by side.
