List of Free Zones in the UAE

DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)

DMCC is located in the heart of Dubai in the city district of the same name. As the Government of Dubai strives to make Dubai a global gateway for trade, DMCC is an ideal location for both start-ups and large businesses.

DMCC is ideal for companies operating in the field of wholesale trade, with a wide range of types of licenses issued and friendly regulation allows you to quickly open a bank account and start doing business.

When carrying out certain types of activities, DMCC has its own rules.

For example, to obtain a license to trade in gold (trading raw precious metals) either the Shareholder or any employee must have experience in gold trading. As an administration of the Dubai government, DMCC is the world’s most connected free zone and a leading commodity trading hub.

SGC Middle East assists clients at all stages of business, from applying for company registration with the DMCC to accounting services and legal advice.

With years of experience and knowledge, we are able to assist a wide range of clients as we provide them with the necessary tools to grow and develop their business in the UAE.

IFZA (International Free Zone of the Emirate of Fujairah in Dubai)

Since August 2020, IFZA has been located in Dubai, which has significantly increased its popularity among free zones in the UAE. IFZA has gained the recommendation of international investors by offering package solutions for company formation, including translation services, and providing discounts on various servBut that’s not the only reason why IFZA is popular among investors.

Creating a company in a free zone in Dubai is in itself a good choice due to the ease of negotiations and organizing life in this city. However, IFZA provides certain benefits and incentives that allow it to stay one step ahead.

IFZA offers quality service for all types of businesses and a variety of license options to effectively cover all types of activities and needs.

Our company formation consultants are ready to assist you in the cost-effective process of registering a company with the IFZA, opening an account in a UAE bank and obtaining a visa.

SHAMS (Sharjah Media City Free Zone)

Sharjah Media City (Shams) is a digital free zone authority established in 2017. Shams is a multi-functional media city with a population of 2 million located in Al Messaned, Sharjah.

With an infrastructure that meets international standards, Shams aims to become a regional leader in media and creativity, while providing a diverse resources for creating high quality content.

Under the Shams umbrella, businesses have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of activities. For many years, the free zone has attracted foreign direct investment from around the globe.

In addition to the aforementioned free economic zones, the UAE boasts over 50 free zones, and our SGC Middle East team is ready to assist with business setup in any of them.

In addition to the UAE, we work with European countries (Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Austria),and Asian countries (Hong Kong, Singapore and others). Each country has its own characteristics and preferences; our specialists compare business needs with the available capabilities of a particular jurisdiction.

Call or leave a request on our website, and we will advise you on the possibility of creating any types of legal entities.

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