Freezone - GH International

FREEZONE

Which Free Zone to licence?

Free Zones represent jurisdictions with a special tax-free status. They are usually positioned in the strategical locations like major seaports, international airports and close to the country borders. Currently, the UAE can offer over 40 free zones. Each free zone has their own regulations and provides Freezone License in UAE to certain type of business depending on the activities they offer. 

Each Free Zone in the UAE can provide one of the following licences: 

  • Trading Licence
  • Professional Licence
  • Industrial Licence
  • Holding a license in the Free zone can grant formation of:
  • Free Zone Establishment (FZE) 
  • Free Zone Company (FZCO)
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What are the benefits of a Freezone licence in UAE?

  • 100% ownership

  • Complete tax exemption on income (unless dealing with the mainland)

  • Privileged customs regulations

  • Strategic locations

  • Warehouse and office facilities available

  • Visa validity of 3 years with lower costs than in mainland.

Which activity do I choose?

Making selection between numerous Freezone Company Setup in Dubai is based on the activities that each of them provides. Based on your business requirements you we can assist you in choose the right activity for your business:

  • – General Trading.
  • – Consultancy services.
  • – E-Commerce.
  • – Events management.
  • – IT consultancy.
  • – Tourism services.
  • – Commodities trading.
  • – Transportation, shipping and storing services.
  • – Media and marketing services.
  • – Publishing services.
  • – Music, Film and Photography production and post-production services
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Setup Process

Step 1

Define the Activity Licence

You will need to choose the most suitable activities according to the business requirements and defining the licence type and need for local sponsor/local service agent. Don’t worry – we can help you with that!

Step 2

Prepare Your Documents

Obtain all necessary documents (Application form, Shareholder’s details, Business Plan…), draft Memorandum of Association and Power of Attorney, document attestations (if needed). Let us help you to make it easy.

Step 3

Choose Trade Name and Get Initial Approval

You’ll need to reserve the Trade Name (and you may need to have more than one suggestion!) and submit documents for the Initial Approval.

Step 4

External and Final Approval

External Approval may be required for certain activities. Upon receiving the External approval, the registration process can continue for the final payment and Final approval from the authorities.

Step 5

Licence Issued

Once all the payments and approvals are obtained, the license will be issued for 1 year. Every mainland license is subject to annual renewal.

Step 6

Ministry of Labor Card, Establishment Card and Visa

After obtaining the License, the process for MOL and Establishment cards can begin. Once those are received, visa processing can begin.

We can help you with all these steps so that you don't miss anything.