Compare UAE free zones by setup cost, renewal cost, visas, office requirements, banking difficulty, timelines, activity suitability, hidden fees, and best use cases.
Use the featured cards, filters and grouped comparison browser below to shortlist free zones without scanning a raw sitemap-style list.
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Search or open a group below to find crawlable comparison pages covering Year 1 cost, renewal, 3-year planning totals, visa options, banking access, activities, all-in costs and best use cases.
Choose at least 2 free zones from the panel on the left to generate your comparison table.
Compare annual license fees, registration costs, and renewal fees. Some zones have lower upfront costs but higher renewals.
Understand how many employee visas your chosen package includes and the cost for additional visas.
Ensure your business activity is permitted in the zone. Some zones specialise in specific sectors like media, finance, or technology.
Check if the zone requires a physical office, flexi-desk, or virtual office. This significantly affects the total cost.
Consider proximity to airports, ports, and city centres. Location matters for client meetings and logistics operations.
Processing times vary by package, activity, documents and authority checks. If timing matters, confirm the current route before choosing a zone.
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All prices are indicative. Confirm current pricing with the free zone authority before making decisions. Not financial or legal advice.
The cheapest suitable free zone depends on your activity, visas, facility needs and the current authority package. Use the comparison table and cost index to check source-backed prices and quote-based items.
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