FREE ZONE COMPANY SETUP · UAE

Launch in the right UAE free zone — fast.

100% ownership, tax-efficient structures and quick licensing. We match you to the ideal free zone, handle the paperwork and get your business trading — with banking and visas sorted too.

EXPLORE THE ZONES

Find the right free zone for you.

Tap a zone to see what it’s best for. We’ll confirm the ideal fit on your free consultation.

DUBAI

IFZA

A popular, budget-friendly Dubai free zone with flexible packages and a wide activity list — ideal for consultants, startups and service businesses.

BEST FOR

Startups & SMEs

SETUP TIME

3–5 days

DUBAI

Meydan

A prime Dubai free zone with a prestigious address and fast digital setup, popular with trading and e-commerce companies.

BEST FOR

Trading & e-commerce

SETUP TIME

3–7 days

DUBAI

DMCC

The world’s leading free zone for commodities and trade, offering premium infrastructure and strong banking credibility.

BEST FOR

Trading & commodities

SETUP TIME

1–2 weeks

SHARJAH

SHAMS

Sharjah Media City — an affordable free zone favoured by media, creative and freelance businesses.

BEST FOR

Media & freelancers

SETUP TIME

2–5 days

RAS AL KHAIMAH

RAKEZ

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone — cost-competitive with strong options for industrial, manufacturing and trading firms.

BEST FOR

Industrial & trading

SETUP TIME

1 week

DED – Dubai

Mainland

A DED mainland licence lets you trade directly in the local UAE market and work with government contracts — with 100% ownership now available for many activities.

BEST FOR

Local UAE Trade

SETUP TIME

1-2 week

Also offering Mainland (DED) and Offshore setups — ask us which structure fits your goals.

COMMON CHALLENGES

Setting up shouldn't be confusing.

With 40+ free zones and mainland options, the choice is overwhelming. We make it simple and get it right the first time.

⚠ THE WORRY

“There are 40+ free zones — how do we pick?”

✓ HOW FINTRA SOLVES IT

We match you to the right zone based on your activity, budget, visa needs and where you’ll trade — so you don’t overpay or pick the wrong fit.

⚠ THE WORRY

“We don't understand the licence and activity rules.”

✓ HOW FINTRA SOLVES IT

We identify the correct licence type and business activities for you, so your licence actually covers what you do.

⚠ THE WORRY

“Will we get 100% ownership?”

✓ HOW FINTRA SOLVES IT

Yes — free zones offer full foreign ownership, and many mainland activities now do too. We confirm the best structure for your goals.

⚠ THE WORRY

“How many visas can we get?”

✓ HOW FINTRA SOLVES IT

Visa allocation depends on the zone and package. We plan your visa quota up front so your team and family are covered.

⚠ THE WORRY

“Setting up feels slow and full of paperwork.”

✓ HOW FINTRA SOLVES IT

We handle name reservation, approvals, licensing and the establishment card end to end — most setups are done in days, not weeks.

⚠ THE WORRY

“Can you help with a bank account and office too?”

✓ HOW FINTRA SOLVES IT

Yes. We arrange a flexi-desk or office, introduce you to suitable banks, and support your account opening after licensing.

What’s included

Your complete free zone setup.

Engage us for the full lifecycle or a single piece — every service is led by a Chartered Accountant.

Zone Selection

We match you to the ideal free zone or mainland option for your activity and
budget.

Name & Approvals

Trade name reservation and all initial government approvals handled for you.

License Application

Preparation and submission of your commercial, service or industrial licence.

VISA & Establishment Card

Establishment card and investor/employee visa processing for you and your team.

Office / Flexi Desk

A flexi-desk or physical office to meet your licence and visa requirements.

Bank Account Intro

Introductions to suitable banks and support through account opening.

Corporate Tax & VAT

Registration for Corporate Tax and VAT so you start fully compliant.

Renewals & PRO

Ongoing licence renewals and PRO services so you stay in good standing.

OUR PROCESS

From choice to licence — a clear path.

Consult

We learn your business and recommend the ideal zone and licence.

Reserve

We reserve your trade name and secure initial approvals.

Licence

We prepare and submit your licence application to the authority.

Visas

We process your establishment card and visas for you and staff.

Launch

Bank account introduced and you’re ready to trade — with renewals handled.

CLIENT RESULTS

Real outcomes for real UAE businesses.

★★★★★

“Fintra matched us to the perfect free zone, handled the licence and visas, and we were trading in under two weeks.”

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Rana Al-Mansoori

Managing Director, Meridian Trading

★★★★★

“They compared real quotes across zones and saved us money — then set up the company and bank account without a hitch.”

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Jayesh Varma

CFO, Halcyon Logistics

★★★★★

“One team for licence, visas and bank intro. Setup finally felt simple and completely handled.”

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Sara Khoury

Founder, BrightPath Retail

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Free zone setup, answered.

Everything you need to know before we talk. Still unsure about something? A specialist is one call away.

What's the difference between a free zone and mainland company?

A free zone company gives 100% ownership and tax-efficient setup but generally trades within its zone and internationally. A mainland (DED) licence lets you trade directly across the UAE market and bid for government work. We advise which fits your goals.

Yes — all UAE free zones allow full foreign ownership. Many mainland activities now also permit 100% ownership. We confirm the best structure for you.

It depends on the zone, but many free-zone licences are issued within a few days to two weeks once documents are ready. We manage the whole timeline.

Visa quotas depend on the zone and your package (and office size). We plan your visa allocation up front so your team and family are covered.

Cost depends on activity, visas and office needs. Zones like IFZA, SHAMS and RAKEZ are known for competitive pricing — we’ll compare real quotes for your situation.

Most zones offer flexi-desk options that satisfy licence and visa requirements without a full office. We arrange the right solution for your visa count.

We introduce you to suitable banks and support you through the account-opening process after your licence is issued.

Free zone companies are within the Corporate Tax regime and must register; a Qualifying Free Zone Person may access a 0% rate on qualifying income. We handle your registration and advise on eligibility.

Yes. Licences can usually be amended to add activities or visas as you grow. We handle amendments and renewals for you.

Request a proposal and we’ll recommend the right zone, give you a clear fixed quote, and begin your setup — usually within a couple of business days.

Still have questions?

Talk to a CA-led specialist — no obligation, no sales pressure.

Let's get your company set up.

Tell us about your business and we’ll send a clear, fixed-fee proposal — usually within one business day.

Get a Custom Proposal or Free Consultation

Tell us a little about your business and we’ll come back with a clear, fixed-fee proposal.

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