Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ABRFZ) — Quick Facts 2026
Compare Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ABRFZ) setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in UAE.
| Starting Cost | AED 7,000 official current UAQ FTZ zero-visa General Trading annual package; not a separate legacy ABRFZ price |
| Price Confidence | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route |
| Source Type | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile |
| Last Reviewed | July 2026 |
| Emirate | Umm Al Quwain |
| Best For | Trading & Light Manufacturing |
| Visa Options | 0 visas in the published AED 7,000 configuration; visa packages are separate |
| Setup Time | Current UAQ FTZ processing time depends on activity approval, document readiness, the selected package and immigration steps. |
| Key Activities | See full activity list |
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team | Last reviewed: July 2026 | Data sources: Pricing Methodology
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| Emirate | Umm Al Quwain |
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| Package reviewed | Historical ABRFZ name; current UAQ FTZ zero-visa General Trading package reference |
| Starting cost | AED 7,000 official current UAQ FTZ zero-visa General Trading annual package; not a separate legacy ABRFZ price |
| Price status | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route |
| Visa options | 0 visas in the published AED 7,000 configuration; visa packages are separate |
| Best for | Cost-sensitive general trading and import/export founders evaluating the current UAQ FTZ route under the historical ABRFZ name. |
| Banking access | Medium - depends on activity, ownership, residency, source of funds and transaction profile |
| Setup time | Current UAQ FTZ processing time depends on activity approval, document readiness, the selected package and immigration steps. |
| Office requirement | Lease agreement and coworking access are listed for the current UAQ package |
| Source type | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile - review source |
| Last reviewed | July 2026 |
| CTA | Request current verified quote |
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Starting price
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| Cost item | Amount or status | Included? | Notes | Confidence | Source type |
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| Year 1 package | AED 7,000 official current UAQ FTZ zero-visa General Trading annual package; not a separate legacy ABRFZ price | See package inclusions below | Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment. | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile |
| Renewal | AED 7,000 official renewal for the same current UAQ package | Package dependent | Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal. | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile |
| 3-year planning total | AED 21,000 current-UAQ package arithmetic across three annual periods | Package dependent | Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required. | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile |
| Office / flexi desk | Lease agreement and coworking access are listed for the current UAQ package | Package dependent | Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost. | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile |
| Visa option | 0 visas in the published AED 7,000 configuration; visa packages are separate | Package dependent | Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate. | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile |
| Registration / establishment card | See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice | Package dependent | No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing. | Needs confirmation unless listed by the source | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile |
The current authority publishes company registration, a General Trading licence, lease agreement with coworking access and bank-account-opening support for the named zero-visa package. UAQ FTZ also documents that it began as Ahmed Bin Rashid Port and Free Zone.
This is not proof of a separate current ABRFZ product. Visas, immigration services, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, facility upgrades, extra activities and advisory services remain separate unless selected.
Medium - depends on activity, ownership, residency, source of funds and transaction profile Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
0 visas in the published AED 7,000 configuration; visa packages are separate Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.
ABRFZ is a historical name, not a second current package. Use the current UAQ FTZ legal route and confirm that the named General Trading configuration fits the activity before payment.
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, and Meydan Free Zone are common alternatives to benchmark.
| Is the listed price final? | No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing. |
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| Can Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ABRFZ) support my activity? | Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees. |
| Will a bank account be easy? | Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval. |
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
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| Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ABRFZ) | Historical ABRFZ name; current UAQ FTZ zero-visa General Trading package reference | AED 7,000 official current UAQ FTZ zero-visa General Trading annual package; not a separate legacy ABRFZ price Confidence: Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route |
AED 7,000 official renewal for the same current UAQ package Confidence: Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route |
AED 21,000 current-UAQ package arithmetic across three annual periods Confidence: Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route |
0 visas in the published AED 7,000 configuration; visa packages are separate | Lease agreement and coworking access are listed for the current UAQ package | Verified official price for the current UAQ FTZ successor route | Official UAQ FTZ package article; ABRFZ retained only as a historical-name profile | No material public conflict recorded | July 2026 |
| What is included | The current authority publishes company registration, a General Trading licence, lease agreement with coworking access and bank-account-opening support for the named zero-visa package. UAQ FTZ also documents that it began as Ahmed Bin Rashid Port and Free Zone. |
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| What is not included | This is not proof of a separate current ABRFZ product. Visas, immigration services, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, facility upgrades, extra activities and advisory services remain separate unless selected. |
| Hidden-cost risk | ABRFZ is a historical name, not a second current package. Use the current UAQ FTZ legal route and confirm that the named General Trading configuration fits the activity before payment. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium - depends on activity, ownership, residency, source of funds and transaction profile |
| Best fit | Cost-sensitive general trading and import/export founders evaluating the current UAQ FTZ route under the historical ABRFZ name. |
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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