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What is a Freezone?
A Freezone (Free Trade Zone) is a specially designated economic area with special benefits for foreign investors.
Benefits of a Freezone Company:
- ✅ 100% foreign ownership without local partner
- ✅ 0% corporate tax on "Qualifying Income"
- ✅ 0% personal income tax
- ✅ 100% profit repatriation to home country
- ✅ No currency controls
- ✅ Fast setup in 7-14 days
- ✅ Visa quotas for employees
Overview of the Most Important Freezones:
| Freezone | Specialization | Price from (CHF) | Visas |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFZA | General, Consulting | 8,900 | 0-6 |
| DMCC | Trading, Commodities | 15,000 | 0-6 |
| DAFZA | Trade, Logistics | 12,000 | 0-6 |
| SHAMS | Media, Freelancer | 6,500 | 0-3 |
| RAK ICC | Offshore, Holding | 4,500 | 0 |
| DIFC | Finance, FinTech | 25,000+ | 0-6 |
Which Freezone is Right for You?
- •Consultants & Service Providers: IFZA, SHAMS, Meydan
- •Traders & Import/Export: DMCC, DAFZA, JAFZA
- •Holding Structures: RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore
- •Financial Services: DIFC (DFSA regulated)
- •Tech Startups: DTEC, Dubai Silicon Oasis
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The most important questions about Dubai, company setup, visa and real estate.