DUQE free zone company formation
A Distinctive Address.
Aboard the QE2 at Mina Rashid.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
DUQE Free Zone is based aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 at Mina Rashid, offering a distinctive address and a boutique community for service and trading businesses.
Licence packages from AED 12,500
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why DUQE free zone
A boutique free zone
with a memorable address.
DUQE Free Zone is based aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 at Mina Rashid, offering a distinctive address and a boutique community for service and trading businesses. Packages range by activity, visas and workspace, and we match them to your plan.
Get Your Setup Plan →Distinct.
Boutique.
Connected.
Dubai.
Who DUQE free zone suits
DUQE Free Zone is often the right fit for.
If DUQE Free Zone isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Consultants
Professional services
Traders
General trading
E-commerce
Online businesses
Founders
A distinctive brand address
Your DUQE free zone setup
From your DUQE Free Zone licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a DUQE Free Zone company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- DUQE Free Zone licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
Boutique Setup
For founders who value address and community.
- Activity selection
- Workspace options
- Investor visa
- Banking coordination
- Community introductions
Licence & structure
Which DUQE Free Zone licence?It depends on your activities.
DUQE licenses professional and commercial activities, with flexi-desk and office options aboard the QE2. Visa allocation depends on your package and workspace. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How DUQE free zone compares
DUQE Free Zone alongside two alternatives.
| DUQE Free Zone (this zone) | IFZA | Meydan Free Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | Dubai |
| Known for | Boutique zone at Mina Rashid on the QE2 | Wide range of professional and commercial activities, with flexible packages | Digital-first setup in central Dubai |
| Typical fit | Consulting & services, trading, e-commerce | Consulting & services, trading, e-commerce | E-commerce, consulting & services, media & creative |
| Workspace options | Flexi-desk · Offices | Flexi-desk | Flexi-desk |
We're accredited across all UAE free zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your DUQE Free Zone licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into DUQE Free Zone.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and workspace needs.
Step 2: Advise
DUQE Free Zone confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and DUQE Free Zone licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
DUQE Free Zone setup,
answered.
How much does a DUQE Free Zone company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 12,500. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is DUQE Free Zone?
DUQE Free Zone is a Dubai free zone based aboard the QE2 at Mina Rashid.
Can I set up a DUQE Free Zone company from abroad?
Incorporation can often start remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Do I need a physical office?
It depends on your activity and visa needs. We match the workspace to your plans.
How many visas can a DUQE Free Zone company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a DUQE Free Zone company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
DUQE free zone insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is DUQE Free Zone right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether DUQE Free Zone fits, or which zone does.
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