Free zone Company Formation in Dubai

Dubai is not only a popular tourism destination with ultramodern skyscrapers, luxury shopping getaways, and lively nightlife, but is equally renowned for special economic free zones providing various lucrative benefits to expatriates and investors.

State-of-the-art business and telecommunications infrastructure, inexpensive workforce, easy recruitment policies, cosmopolitan lifestyle, government support, and no professional or personal taxes are just a few rewards foreign nationals get to open a company in Dubai free zone. Free zone company formation in Dubai is, therefore, a lucrative business opportunity for global investors.

Type of Companies That Can be registered in Dubai Free Zones

There are predefined legal requirements and guidelines which need to be fulfilled to register a business entity in any free zone. Maven is a leading business consultancy in UAE, and takes into consideration various factors like short-term and long-term company goals, investment capital, and cost & legal structure before suggesting you the right jurisdiction.

Depending on your business type and shareholder details, we can help you register your company as either of the following:

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

single-shareholder establishment (either an individual person, corporate shareholder, or a company)

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Requires 2 or more shareholders to be registered (either individual, corporate shareholders, or companies)

Branch Office or Representative Office

An extension of the foreign parent company having the same trading license as its parent company


Type of Licenses Available in Dubai Free Zones

Depending on your business type and requirements, the team at Maven will help you obtain any of the following types of business licenses in a Free Zone of your choice.

  • General Trading License: This type of license allows companies to trade in general goods. Products which are banned or need special approvals are exempted under this license
  • Trading License: Also known as commercial license, it allows EFZ companies to perform all types of trading activities like buying, selling, and importing / exporting goods and commodities
  • Service License: Companies which offer services like accountancy, consultancy, etc. are accorded with this type of license
  • Professional License: This license is given to companies offering professional services, like HR management, PR relations, management consultancy, etc.
  • Industrial License: Companies which carry out activities or businesses like manufacturing, goods processing, or product packaging are provided with Industrial license

List of Free Zones in Dubai

While the onshore sector in Dubai restricts foreign ownership to preserve local business interests, it is the offshore sector which attracts foreign investments in the form of free zones. The team at Maven Business Consultancy helps businesses with company formation in the following Dubai free zones:

  • Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)
  • Dubai Auto Parts City (DAPC)
  • Dubai Biotech Research Park (DuBiotech)
  • Dubai Flower Center
  • Dubai Gold & Diamond Park
  • Dubai Healthcare City
  • Dubai International Academic City
  • Dubai International Financial Center Free Zone (DIFC FZ)
  • Dubai Internet City (DIC)
  • Dubai Knowledge Village (KV)
  • Dubai Logistics City
  • Dubai Media City (DMC)
  • Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC)
  • Dubai Outsource Zone
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)
  • Dubai Studio City
  • Dubai World Central (DWC)
  • Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
  • International Media Production Zone
  • International Humanitarian City
  • Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)
  • Technopark

Benefits of Business Setup in Dubai Free Zones

Dubai free zones are extremely popular among global entrepreneurs and business owners due to the bouquet of incentives they offer. At Maven, we understand the unique company formation requirements of our clients, and help them claim a piece of Dubai’s tax haven and avail all advantages that come with Dubai free zone company formation.
Here’s why you should setup business in Dubai Free Zones:

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • Duty free import and export
  • Easy recruitment & visas procedures
  • Flexible work permits
  • facility to open bank account in Dubai
  • Facility to own properties
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure and communication system

Contact Maven for Dubai Free Zone Company Setup, Registration, & Incorporation

In order to form a company in Dubai free zone, there are certain procedures and legal formalities to be followed. Our team is well aware of the government norms in UAE and does astute planning to assist our clients through different phases of the business formation. We help you:

  • Register your company and avail the required business licenses
  • Deposit the mandatory minimum capital amount in the bank for the chosen free zone
  • Get documents signed by all shareholders to complete business incorporation formality
  • Choose appropriate infrastructure depending on your business type
  • Estimate and arrange for the staff to perform day to day business operations

For more information about company formation, registration, and incorporation in Dubai or any other UAE Free zone contact us at +971 52 266 7699 or email us at info@mavenconsults.com

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At Maven business consultancy, we are readily available 24/7 to answer all your queries regarding the establishment of a new business in UAE. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff would be happy to help with all your business requirements, while ensuring your correspondence remains totally confidential.

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