UAE Freezone Setup Cost Calculator
Compare company formation costs across top UAE Free Zones for 2025-2026
Why Choose a Freezone?
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Full Repatriation of Profits
- Exemption from Corporate Tax (for qualified activities)
Cost Considerations
Establishment Card: This card is mandatory to sponsor employees or investors. It must be renewed annually or bi-annually.
Status Change: If you are in the UAE while your visa is being processed, you must pay a "Status Change" fee to avoid exiting the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Freezones like Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) and Shams (Sharjah) generally offer the lowest entry prices, starting from around AED 5,000 - 8,000 for zero-visa packages.
Most freezones offer a 'Flexi-desk' or virtual office option, which is enough to obtain 1-3 visas. For more visas, a physical office lease is usually required.
Freezone investor and employment visas are typically valid for 2 years. They can be renewed indefinitely as long as the company license remains active.
Freezone companies can generally only do business within the freezone or outside the UAE. To trade in the UAE mainland, you may need a local agent or a mainland branch.