Use this public index to compare UAE free-zone planning data with explicit confidence labels. The index does not treat quote-based or incomplete evidence as verified pricing.
Important: Final costs and eligibility can change based on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority updates and support services. Request a current quote before payment.
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verified only where evidence supports it; source type shown per row
verified only where evidence supports it; source type shown per row
| Activity | Aliases | License Type | External Approval Risk | Banking Difficulty | Suitable Zones | Url | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce | online store, marketplace seller | Commercial or service, depending on model | Low to moderate | Moderate | IFZA, Meydan, SPC Free Zone, SHAMS, RAKEZ | Open | Likely activity match - confirm exact authority wording |
| General Trading | import export, multi-product trading | Commercial trading | Moderate | Moderate to high | RAKEZ, JAFZA, Dubai South, Hamriyah, Ajman Free Zone | Open | Likely activity match - confirm product scope |
| Management Consultancy | business advisory, strategy consulting | Professional/service | Low unless regulated advice is offered | Low to moderate | IFZA, Meydan, DMCC, SPC Free Zone, SHAMS | Open | Likely activity match - confirm exact wording |
| Business Consultancy | corporate consultancy, project consultancy | Professional/service | Low to moderate | Low to moderate | IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SPC Free Zone, SHAMS | Open | Likely activity match - confirm exact wording |
| Digital Marketing | online marketing, SEO services, social media marketing | Professional/service or media | Low unless regulated advertising applies | Low to moderate | SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, IFZA, Meydan, Dubai Media City | Open | Likely activity match - confirm exact wording |
| Software Development | SaaS, app development, IT services | Professional/service or technology | Low unless regulated fintech/data activity applies | Low to moderate | IFZA, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Internet City, Meydan, RAKEZ | Open | Likely activity match - confirm exact wording |
| Import Export | international trading, distribution | Commercial trading | Moderate; product dependent | Moderate to high | JAFZA, Dubai South, RAKEZ, Hamriyah, KEZAD | Open | Likely activity match - confirm product and customs requirements |
| Logistics | freight forwarding, warehousing, supply chain | Commercial/logistics | Moderate; facility and customs dependent | Moderate | JAFZA, Dubai South, KEZAD, Hamriyah, RAKEZ | Open | Likely activity match - confirm facility need |
| Media Production | content creation, video production, creative services | Media/service | Low to moderate; content permissions may apply | Low to moderate | SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, Dubai Media City, twofour54, Ajman Media City | Open | Likely activity match - confirm exact wording |
| Freelancer | solo consultant, creator, independent professional | Freelance permit or professional license | Low unless regulated | Moderate for non-residents | SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, Ajman Media City, Fujairah Creative City, IFZA | Open | Likely activity match - confirm permit/license route |
| Holding Company | asset holding, investment holding | Holding or special purpose vehicle | Moderate; structure dependent | Moderate to high | ADGM, DIFC, DMCC, RAKEZ, IFZA | Open | Likely activity match - confirm structure and compliance requirements |
| Foodstuff Trading | food trading, FMCG trading | Commercial trading | Moderate to high; product approvals may apply | Moderate | RAKEZ, JAFZA, Dubai South, Ajman Free Zone, Hamriyah | Open | Likely activity match - confirm product approvals |
| Precious Metals Trading | gold trading, bullion trading | Commercial trading with enhanced compliance | High | High to very high | DMCC, JAFZA, RAKEZ | Open | Requires exact authority and compliance review |
| Facilities Management | property services, maintenance coordination | Service/professional | Moderate; activity scope dependent | Moderate | RAKEZ, IFZA, Ajman Free Zone, Dubai South, SPC Free Zone | Open | Likely activity match - confirm operational scope |
| IT Consultancy | technology consulting, systems consulting | Professional/service | Low unless regulated systems apply | Low to moderate | IFZA, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Meydan, RAKEZ | Open | Likely activity match - confirm exact wording |
Methodology and Corrections
Rows combine public profile data, source/confidence labels, manual review notes and safe quote-confirmation wording. See the methodology or submit a correction through corrections.
FAQs
Are these final invoices?
No. They are planning rows with confidence labels. Confirm current authority or partner terms before payment.
Why do some fields require confirmation?
UAE free-zone packages can change and renewal/visa/facility components should not be assumed without evidence.