UAE · Structural Concept
Free Zone
A designated economic zone within the UAE where companies enjoy 100% foreign ownership, 0% qualifying corporate tax, and full repatriation of profits — but face restrictions on trading directly with the UAE mainland.
In practice
Over 45 free zones operate in the UAE. Each has its own regulator, activity list, fee schedule and office requirements. Major free zones we work with: IFZA, DMCC, Meydan, JAFZA, ADGM, DIFC. Free zone companies trade internationally and with other free zones freely; UAE mainland sales typically go through a local distributor.