UAE free zone company formation, matched to your activity.
The UAE has more than 40 free zones. They are not interchangeable — activity lists, visa quotas, banking reputations, and renewal costs differ. We file actively in 7 of them and tell you which fits.
What you get
Activity-first jurisdiction choice
We start with your actual activity code and rule out free zones where your business would be awkwardly licensed or flagged in banking.
Three-year cost, not year one
Year-one license is the smallest number. Renewals, visa rollovers, and Ejari dominate the three-year total — we model all three years.
Banking reputation mapped
DMCC opens banking doors IFZA doesn't. We know which free zone each Dubai bank will greenlight for your profile.
Compare 7 free zones in one view.
The calculator scores your activity across DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, DIFC, ADGM, and mainland with three-year cost for each.
Frequently asked
Which UAE free zone is the most reputable?
DMCC, DIFC, and ADGM have the strongest brand with banks and international counterparties. IFZA and Meydan are efficient for standard trading and consulting. RAKEZ is strongest for industrial and manufacturing.
Can a UAE free zone company invoice UAE customers?
Yes, but only through a local distributor unless the free zone has a dual-licensing arrangement with DET. Direct B2C retail inside the UAE mainland normally requires a mainland license.
How many visas does a UAE free zone company get?
Visa quota depends on the free zone's package and your office type. Flexi-desk typically starts at 1–3 visas, dedicated office scales to 20+. We size the office to your real hiring plan, not the upsell.