UAE free zone company formation
Compare Every Option.
Choose the Right Free Zone.
Establish With Clarity.
Accredited across UAE free zones, including IFZA. We match the zone to your activity, visas, customers and budget, then manage the setup from licence to bank account.
Beyond the licence
Most free zone mistakes
happen before the licence.
A licence is quick to obtain. The costly problems come later: an activity that doesn't cover what you sell, a visa allowance too small for your hiring plan, or a structure your bank struggles to approve.
Explore Our Approach →Compare.
Choose.
Establish.
Grow.
One advisor, every zone
Our recommendation follows your plan.
As an accredited partner across UAE free zones, we have no reason to steer you toward any one of them. Compare every zone in the Free Zone Directory →
Dubai
IFZA, Meydan, DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DSO and more
Sharjah
SPC, Shams and SAIF
Northern Emirates
RAKEZ, Ajman Free Zone and Creative City Fujairah
Abu Dhabi
ADGM and KEZAD
Our free zone solutions
From your first free zone licence
to an established regional business.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders ready to establish in a free zone.
- Free zone comparison
- Licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- Corporate tax registration
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Facility upgrades
- Renewals and amendments
- 03
Holding & Regional Structures
For investors and international companies.
- Holding company setup
- Multi-entity structuring
- Qualifying income review
- Banking coordination
- Mainland access options
How we compare zones
Which free zone?The answer depends on your business.
Free zones differ on permitted activities, visa allowances, office rules and long-term cost. We compare them against your plan, including whether your income could qualify for free-zone corporate tax treatment.
Find the Right Free Zone →- Permitted Activities
- Visa Allowance
- Office Type
- Customer Location
- Total Cost
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
One relationship
Your requirements don't stop
when the licence is issued.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into a free zone.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and tax position.
Step 2: Advise
A written free zone comparison and recommendation.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activity, documents and licence issuance.
Step 4: Activate
Visas, Emirates ID, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, visa changes and compliance as you grow.
Is a free zone right for you?
A free zone often suits international business.
Free zones work well when most customers are outside the UAE, when you want residency through your own company, or when you don't need premises open to the public. If your customers are mainly onshore, read about Mainland Setup.
International Clients
Customers outside the UAE
Consultancy & Services
Professional activities
Holding Structures
Owning regional assets
Founder Residency
Visas through your company
Common questions
Free zone setup,
answered.
Can I own 100% of a free zone company?
Yes. Free zone companies can be fully foreign-owned.
Can a free zone company sell to customers in Dubai?
It depends on the activity and the customer. Some activities can serve mainland clients directly, while others need a distributor or a mainland licence. We check this for your activity.
Do free zone companies pay corporate tax?
They're within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the company meets specific conditions, and other income at 9%.
Do I need to be in the UAE?
Many steps can be done remotely. You'll need to attend for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Free zone insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Choosing a free zone for your business?
Tell us about your activities, customers and visa needs. We'll compare the zones and recommend the right one.
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