Register Your UAE Free Zone Company
Popular Use Cases
Real-life applications of UAE Free Zone companies for effective global market entry.
AI Startups
GameDev Studios
SaaS Startups
UAE Free Zone Taxation
The taxes that apply to a UAE Free Zone company.
Skala does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This table has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors.
How Long Does It Take?
Company registration, followed by visa and Emirates ID steps where needed.
Incorporation Pricing
What the incorporation fee covers, and what is quoted separately.
Annual Maintenance
The annual maintenance costs may vary depending on your particular business operations and number of visa quotas. The usual cost breakdown is as follows.
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FAQ
No, the company formation process is completed entirely online. However, to set up an IFZA company, at least one of the founders must have a valid Emirates ID. If none of the founders are residing in the UAE, you can choose a pre-assembled company formation package with the necessary visa quotas and obtain an Emirates ID upon incorporation. Once your company is incorporated, you will need to visit Dubai to take a Medical Fitness Test and complete the Emirates ID application after receiving your test results.
A visa quota is the number of visas that a company's founders or employees are typically allowed to obtain within the first year of operations. Please note that visa quotas are not the same as actual visas, and obtaining a visa requires an additional payment of $1,500 for each visa issued. If you need to extend or reduce the number of visa quotas after the first year of operation, you can request a change for the following year.
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) companies are usually required to limit their activities to international trade or interactions with entities within IFZA. However, companies can conduct business activities in the Dubai mainland upon obtaining appropriate approvals from IFZA.
After the incorporation, you will receive the following documents:
- Certificate of Formation
- Trade License
- Unit Lease Agreement
- Shareholders' Resolution
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Establishment Card, if applicable
- E-Visa, if applicable
- Employment Agreement, if applicable
Skala offers reminders about important deadlines, legal templates for NDAs and contractor onboarding, and introductions to vetted lawyers when needed.
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