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Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about business setup in the UAE.
Free zone companies are set up within a special economic jurisdiction called a free zone. These companies are licensed by the free zone authority, and can be owned wholly by foreign nationals. Mainland companies are licensed by the DED of the respective Emirate, and are permitted 100% foreign ownership for most activities.
A mainland visa is a UAE residency visa issued through a company licensed by the Department of Economic Development (DED), allowing you to live anywhere in the UAE.
The UAE is a great place to start a business because of its strategic location, tax advantages, and business-friendly policies. With options for 100% foreign ownership in free zones, it offers a solid foundation for growth and access to global markets.
A free zone in the UAE is a designated area where businesses can enjoy full foreign ownership and streamlined business setup. These zones provide access to modern infrastructure and offer regulatory support from the governing free zone authority, making them a popular choice for entrepreneurs.
A free zone license is a permit that allows a business to operate within a specific free zone in the UAE. It comes with benefits like full foreign ownership, easy setup, and business-friendly policies.
Free zones provide benefits like full profit repatriation, no currency restrictions, and simplified setup processes. Moreover, entrepreneurs can leverage modern infrastructure, tax incentives, operational flexibility, industry-specific support, and access to global markets.
An offshore company in the UAE is a business registered in one of the UAE's offshore jurisdictions and is mainly used for international trade and asset protection. These companies don’t have direct operations in the mainland of the UAE.
Offshore companies are set up for international business and asset management, with no local operations, while free zone companies can operate within specific UAE zones and trade both locally and internationally.
Offshore companies provide tax advantages, asset protection, and privacy. They also allow international business operations without requiring a physical presence in the UAE mainland, offering flexibility for managing assets and investments.
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