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UAE Free Zone Company Formation

UAE Free Zone Company From AED 5,500 — 0% Tax, 14‑Day License.

The lowest published price in the UAE for a free zone trade license. YABS handles DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SHAMS, and 40+ other free zones with full 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, and our 14‑day delivery guarantee in writing.

0% Corporate Tax (QFZP) 100% Profit Repatriation 40+ Free Zones

Free Zones We Handle

DMCC IFZA Meydan RAKEZ SHAMS SAIF Zone JAFZA
What’s Included

Free Zone Company — Everything in the AED 5,500 Package.

The lowest published free zone setup price in Dubai — every item itemised, every cost in writing.

Licensing

  • Free zone trade license (1 activity)
  • Trade name reservation
  • Initial authority approval
  • MoA drafting & e‑signature
  • Share certificate issuance
  • Chamber of Commerce (where applicable)

Office & Visa

  • Flexi‑desk registered office address
  • 1 investor visa eligibility
  • Entry permit & status change
  • Medical fitness & biometrics
  • Emirates ID issuance
  • Establishment card

Banking & Support

  • Corporate bank introduction (Mashreq, WIO, RAKBank)
  • KYC preparation to bank risk policy
  • FTA corporate tax registration
  • QFZP eligibility assessment
  • Dedicated account manager
  • 14‑day Price Lock guarantee
How It Works

Your Free Zone Company in 14 Days — Fully Remote.

Most free zone setups can be completed entirely remotely. You only visit the UAE once (3 days) for Emirates ID biometrics.

  1. 1

    Day 0

    Discovery call, written quote, jurisdiction recommendation.

  2. 2

    Days 1–3

    Trade name reserved, activity approved, MoA e‑signed remotely.

  3. 3

    Days 4–8

    Trade license issued, share certificate, establishment card.

  4. 4

    Days 9–11

    Entry permit, medical fitness, biometrics, Emirates ID.

  5. 5

    Days 12–14

    Corporate bank RM meeting, KYC submission, account activation.

Is This Right for You?

Who UAE Free Zone Setup Works For.

Best if you…

  • Run an online e‑commerce or digital business
  • Sell internationally or to other UAE companies (B2B)
  • Want 0% corporate tax on qualifying income (QFZP)
  • Are a solo founder, freelancer, or startup under 10 staff
  • Don’t need a physical retail store
  • Want full 100% foreign ownership with zero local sponsor

Skip free zone if…

  • You sell directly to UAE consumers from a physical store → mainland
  • You want to bid for UAE government contracts → mainland
  • You need multiple branches across the UAE → mainland
  • You only want a holding or asset company → offshore is cheaper
  • Your activity is heavily regulated (banking, insurance)
  • You don’t need UAE resident visas at all → offshore is cheaper
FAQs

UAE Free Zone Company Formation — Answered.

What is the cheapest free zone company in the UAE?

YABS’s free zone package at AED 5,500 is the lowest published all‑inclusive price in the UAE for 2026. It includes trade license, flexi‑desk, MoA, 1 visa eligibility, bank introduction, FTA registration, and our 14‑day delivery guarantee. Competitors start at AED 8,999 (Shuraa) or hide prices behind “custom quotes” entirely.

Do UAE free zone companies pay corporate tax?

UAE corporate tax is 9% on profits above AED 375,000. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) still benefit from a 0% rate on qualifying income. To qualify as a QFZP, your free zone company must meet substance requirements, prepare audited financial statements, and derive income from qualifying activities. YABS assesses your QFZP eligibility as part of every free zone setup.

Which UAE free zone is best for e‑commerce?

For e‑commerce startups, RAKEZ, SHAMS, and IFZA offer the lowest‑cost trade licenses (from AED 5,500–6,500), while DMCC and Meydan offer stronger banking access for higher‑turnover businesses. YABS matches you to the cheapest, fastest option for your specific activity — not the one that pays us the highest commission.

Can a free zone company sell to UAE customers?

Free zone companies can sell to other UAE businesses (B2B) and to international customers directly. To sell to UAE end consumers (B2C), you either need a mainland distributor partner or a dual‑license setup. For online e‑commerce targeting UAE consumers, free zone setups remain the most tax‑efficient structure.

Do I need to visit the UAE for free zone company setup?

Most UAE free zone companies can be formed remotely with e‑signed documents. You’ll only need to visit the UAE once (typically a 3‑day trip) for your investor visa medical fitness, biometrics, and Emirates ID issuance.

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Free consultation. Written fixed‑fee quote the same business day. 14‑day delivery guarantee in writing.

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