Free Zone
Business Setup in UAE
Set Up a Free Zone Company in Dubai
Dar Alaroj Company Setup-Related Services with Utmost Proficiency, Includes:
- Establishing a UAE Freezone Company
- Acquiring a Trade License
- Registering with the Chamber of Commerce
- Facilitating the Bank Account opening process
- Securing Director Visas for both company and family
- Organizing office staff and accounting services and fulfilling all other company requirements.
Important Considerations for Setting Up a Freezone Company in the UAE
- No Need for Physical Presence: In certain free zones, physical presence during company formation is not mandatory; it is only required during the visa processing stage.
- Limited Direct Interaction with Government Agencies: Freezone companies may need to have ease of direct dealings with Government agencies.
- Exemption from Value-Added Tax (VAT): Businesses operating outside the UAE are exempt from Value Added Tax.
- Corporate Tax Exemption: Freezone companies have to file tax even if they are below the threshold.
- Versatile Business Types: Freezone companies have the flexibility to engage in B2B activities anywhere in the UAE and B2C operations within the free zone and internationally.
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Entity Options for Free Zone Company Formation in the UAE
- Branch of a foreign or local company
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE) with a single shareholder
- Free Zone Company (FZC) with 2 to 5 shareholders
Variety of Business Licenses Offered in the UAE Free Zones
General Trading License
Allows investors to engage in the trading of various products
Service License
Enables operation for law, accounting, and business consultancy firms.
Trading/Commercial License
Grants a time-limited authorization to conduct industrial, commercial, or consulting activities.
Manufacturing License
Allows applicants to establish and operate manufacturing facilities for the production of goods
Industrial License
Permits the importation of raw materials, manufacturing of goods, and exportation of finished products across international borders
Steps to Set Up a Business in the UAE Free Zones
Choose Legal Entity
Decide on the type of entity you want to establish in the free zone, considering the capital requirement for that particular zone.
Select a Trade Name
Pick your company’s unique and permissible trade name, ensuring it is not already registered.
Apply for a Business License
Submit the required documents and apply for the appropriate business license based on your company’s primary activity.
Choose Legal Entity
Decide on the type of entity you want to establish in the free zone, considering the capital requirement for that particular zone.
Required Documents for Setting Up a Business in the UAE
General Documents:
- Passport copies of the partners and business managers
- Passport size photograph
- Trade names
Documents for Branch of Companies:
- Attested copy of the registration certificate, incorporation certificate, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MAA)
- Original Board Resolution that guarantees the financial commitment of the branch
- Passport copy of the shareholder
- Passport size photograph