UAE Free Zone Visa for Turkish Nationals 2026
Turkish nationals have strong cultural and trade ties to UAE. Here is the 2026 guide for Turkish entrepreneurs setting up UAE free zone companies.
In this guide:
Turkey-UAE Relations
- Trade: Turkey and UAE have a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed 2022
- CEPA benefit: Reduced tariffs on Turkish goods exported to UAE and vice versa
- Business links: Growing Turkish business presence in UAE; construction, textiles, food, retail
UAE vs. Turkey Tax
- Turkey corporate tax: 25% (2023 onwards); high by regional standards
- UAE corporate tax: 0-9%; significant saving
- Inflation: Turkish lira has faced high inflation; USD/AED earnings via UAE company protect value
Best Free Zone for Turkish Entrepreneurs
- IFZA: Most popular; Dubai; broad activities including trading
- JAFZA: For Turkish exporters/importers using Jebel Ali Port
- DMCC: For commodity trading
Turkey-UAE Double Tax Treaty
- Treaty: Turkey and UAE have a Double Tax Treaty
- Benefit: Reduced withholding tax on dividends; protection against double taxation
- Consult: Turkish tax adviser regarding personal tax residency implications