Dubai Free Zone

// For founders in India setting up in the UAE

There are ~47 UAE free zones.
One fits your business and budget.

Skip the guesswork and the sales calls. Answer six questions, get matched to the right free zone, and see a real setup cost — in AED and rupees.

Start the matcher → Browse all free zones
✓ 100% foreign ownership ✓ 0% personal income tax ✓ Set up remotely from India ✓ Free-zone promos passed on to you
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01 The matcher

Find your free zone in six taps.

This is the same triage a good consultant runs in a first call — activity, visas, office, budget. We do it instantly and end with a number, not a "book a call to find out."

Step 1 of 6
What will the company actually do?
Your main activity decides which zones can even license you.
Tap an answer to continue
✓ Your match
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    Indicative first-year setup
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    Promo Free zones run regular promotions, and we pass those discounts straight to you — your final quote is often lower than the estimate above.

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    02 Why the zone choice matters

    The wrong free zone costs you weeks and rupees later.

    Most founders pick on headline price, then hit problems the cheap quote didn't mention. We make the call you'd make after twenty setups, not your first.

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    The activity list, checked first

    Every zone licenses a fixed list of activities. We confirm yours exists in the zone before you pay — so your invoices match your licence and nothing gets flagged.

    B.

    A bank that actually opens

    A licence is useless without an account. Some zones get cleared by UAE banks far faster than others. We point you at the ones that open, not just the cheapest to register.

    C.

    Clean on the India side too

    Funding the setup, declaring the foreign company, repatriating profit — we coordinate with your CA in India so the structure holds up at filing time, not just at incorporation.

    03 The directory

    Every major UAE free zone, with its official authority.

    Across seven emirates the UAE runs 45+ free zones. Below are the ones founders set up in most — each links to its own government authority, not a reseller. Costs are indicative starting points; your real number depends on visas and activity.

    Want the complete, constantly-updated list? See the UAE government's own Free Zones Gateway ↗ or the Ministry of Economy directory ↗.

    04 Verify everything yourself

    Built on official UAE government sources.

    We don't ask you to take our word for it. Every figure on this page traces back to a public authority — start here.

    Government

    UAE Government — Free Zones

    The official portal's guide to doing business in free zones, with a sector-by-zone comparison tool.

    u.ae ↗
     Ministry

    Ministry of Economy & Tourism

    The federal directory of the UAE's 40+ multidisciplinary free zones and what each is built for.

    moet.gov.ae ↗
     Tax Authority

    Federal Tax Authority

    The source for "designated zone" status and the Qualifying Free Zone Person rules behind 0% corporate tax.

    tax.gov.ae ↗

    05 FAQ

    UAE free zone setup — common questions.

    The things founders in India ask us most before getting started.

    Can an Indian citizen own 100% of a UAE free zone company?
    Yes. UAE free zones allow 100% foreign ownership, so you don't need a local partner. You also pay 0% personal income tax on your salary and dividends.
    How much does it cost to set up a company in a UAE free zone?
    Indicative setup ranges from around AED 5,500 in the lower-cost emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain) to AED 30,000+ in premium Dubai zones. Your cost depends on the zone, number of visas and whether you need a physical office. Run the matcher above for an estimate specific to you.
    Which UAE free zone is the cheapest?
    The lowest-cost zones are usually SHAMS (Sharjah), RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah), Ajman Free Zone and UAQ FTZ, with licences starting around AED 5,500–6,000. The zone that actually fits your activity and banking needs matters more than the headline price.
    Do I need to travel to the UAE to set up?
    Most free zone licences can be arranged remotely from India. If you take a UAE residence visa, a short visit is normally required for medical testing and Emirates ID biometrics.
    Can I get a UAE residence visa through a free zone company?
    Yes. Most free zone packages include residence-visa eligibility, and the number of visas scales with your package and office type.
    Is free zone income really tax-free?
    There is 0% personal income tax. Under the UAE corporate tax rules, a Qualifying Free Zone Person can have 0% on qualifying income, with 9% applying otherwise above the threshold. The exact treatment depends on your activity — confirm with a tax adviser and the Federal Tax Authority.
    Can a free zone company do business inside mainland UAE?
    Free zone companies trade freely within their zone and internationally. Selling directly into the UAE mainland usually needs a mainland distributor or branch — we advise on the right structure for your plans.
    What are the tax implications in India?
    Setting up a company abroad carries reporting obligations in India, such as disclosing foreign holdings in your tax return. We coordinate with your Chartered Accountant so the structure is compliant at filing time. This is general information, not tax advice.

    // Ready when you are

    Know your zone. Know your cost. Then talk to us.

    Run the matcher, then send your result on WhatsApp. You'll get a documents checklist and a firm quote — no obligation, no call required to find out the price.

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