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How Many Free Zones in Dubai and Why Open a Free Zone Company?

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Dubai is home to some of the world’s finest business zones, providing a sound economic landscape for entrepreneurs to venture in and start a robust company formation in Dubai. Lucrative incorporations laws, tax privileges and numerous specialized zones have made Dubai into business setup powerhouse for all types of company structures. Free Zone LLC is one of the most sought out company structure which allows a foreign investor to own 100% shares of the business. Unlike mainland companies, which are obligated by UAE law to partner with an Emirati national, free zone companies are not required to surrender 51% shares. Currently, Dubai is home to over 30 fully functioning free zones and has taken initiative to develop new free zones for other activities as well. This allows a major advantage in conducting business operations and gaining return as the foreign investor is able to start his company on his own name and entitled to all the company profits. Here are some of the key adva...

UAE Free Zone Incorporation Process for Every Investor

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Free zones are business vehicles that offer a powerful setup structure to business owners with numerous benefits to prosper as a tax free entity. Free zones are geographically defined jurisdictions that offer company formation benefits such as 100% business ownership, access to bank account in Dubai, financial privacy, 100% tax exemption, lower renewal charges and other exclusive benefits for different zones. While these zones are a heaven for business owners seeking tax free environment to run their operation freely, learning how to incorporate a free zone company can save a lot of time and capital at the time of action.  Legal Entity Decide the type of legal entity your business is about. There are two options for free zone company setup. •         Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ LLC) •         Free Zone Establishment (FZE) The main difference is the number of shareholder and the ty...