Made for Trade, DMCC is a leading centre for trading international commodities and the world’s fastest-growing Free Zone. They regulate, promote and facilitate trade across a range of goods from gold, diamonds and precious metals to tea, food and industrial materials. Today, as home to major multinationals and start-ups, it connects more than 13,000 businesses with the world-class services, leading infrastructure. DMCC is a government entity established in 2002 to enhance commodity trade flows through Dubai. A unique combination of Free Zone status, state of the art commercial and residential property and top-tier commodities and financial services, puts DMCC in a class of its own. Added to this, ongoing investment in the most interconnected, innovative infrastructure and leading business services makes it easy to trade from here. Efficiently, effortlessly, anywhere in the world.

Today more than 13,000 companies call DMCC home, ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups. Almost 90,000 people live and work here. Endorsed by the 'Global Free Zone of the Year' award from the Financial Times fDi magazine for the last two years, DMCC is indeed, Made for Trade.

Sharjah Media City (Shams), is located in the emirate of Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE. Shams was launched in January 2017, with a vision to be a world-class hub for media and creativity in the region. Shams’ mission is to make creative entrepreneurship accessible and inspire business growth in the region. The Shams community fosters a vibrant ecosystem for innovation to live, learn and co-create.

As a world-class Free Zone hub for innovation, Shams sets the benchmark for service and support to those wishing to set-up and launch their business with specialized facilities for the creative and media industries.

Can process licenses even if the investor is outside UAE.

As a world-class Free Zone hub for innovation, Shams sets the benchmark for service and support to those wishing to set-up and launch their business with specialized facilities for the creative and media industries.Shams is a dynamic initiative that makes a strong connection with the talented individuals it attracts. As a creative forward-thinking community Shams offers smart innovative services, coupled with a holistic community-centered approach.

Based in the heart of Fujairah and built on global quality, International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is set to quickly become a leading investment hub within the thriving UAE economy; offering a highly customized approach, coupled with efficient international service standards and cost-effective solutions.

Facts about IFZA

• Cost-effective business incorporation solutions.
• Fast & easy incorporation and company management.
• Wide and comprehensive range of business activities including Consultancy, Service and Trading options.
• 100% foreign ownership.
• Business owners are not required to be physically present during the incorporation process.
• Companies have limited liability.
• 100% exemption from corporate and income taxes.
• Zero foreign currency restrictions.
• Full repatriation of company profits and capital.
• Low set-up costs compared to onshore companies.
• No physical office requirements.
• No share capital requirement.
• Ability to incorporate holding companies.

Company Set-Up

Several license options available, able to effectively serve small local to large international businesses.

Consultancy License

It is designed for business professionals providing expert and professional consultancy services across all industries.

Service License

It allows service providers production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services. Service license includes rendering services as the primary objective and utilizing associated goods to provide those services.

Trading License

It authorizes the import, export, distribution and storing of items specified on the license.

General Trading License

This enables the licensee to trade in a wider range of activities and gives the freedom and flexibility to trade in any commodity which is permitted within the UAE.

Industrial License

This enables the licensee to import raw materials, then production, re-production, manufacture, package the specified products, and finally export.

Holding License

It allows the holding standalone assets and/or shares in other companies. Holding companies are commonly for controlling other companies and entities, property & real estate, stocks, assets, trademarks and patents.

UAQ FTZ is situated close to the UAE’s primary seaports and within one hour’s drive of Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, ensuring easy access to the rest of the world. Thanks to UAQ FTZ’s investor-friendly environment, establishing a commercial base in the UAE has never been simpler. Forward-thinking SMEs and micro-businesses in particular will benefit from advantageous set-up costs, 100% company ownership and zero currency restrictions.

This is the Free Zone of the future, where progressive companies – regardless of the sector in which they operate – can enjoy doing business in a safe, secure and prosperous environment. With UAQ FTZ, the sky is the limit.

UAQ FTZ Offers:

• Flexibility and ease of doing business.
• Customer-friendly approach.
• Investor-friendly climate.
• Excellent growth opportunities.
• Cost-effective leasing options for office space and warehousing.

The Benefits:

• 0% corporate and personal tax.
• 100% company ownership.
• Full range of business activities permitted.
• 100% repatriation of capital and profits.
• No currency restrictions.
• 100% import and export tax exemption within the Free Zone.
• Simple and fast registration process with excellent customer support.
• Hi-tech facilities including office, warehouse and land availability.
• Strategic location with access to over two billion consumers.
• Ideal location for SMEs and micro-businesses.
• Close to two international airports and major sea ports.
• Special concessions at UAQ’s sea port.
• No restrictions on hiring foreign employees.
• Modern and investor-friendly rules and regulations.

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) was established in 1988, leading to massive industrial development in Ajman by attracting a great number of companies to benefit from the investment privileges, thereby strengthening industry and trade and the financial sector in the UAE. AFZ provides competitive privileges and facilities allowing companies to get a considerable return on their investment. AFZ continues to develop its infrastructure, spending millions of Dirhams along its free zone area of more than one million square meters.

Strategic location advantages:

• Air -easily reach international airports within 25 minutes only by car from AFZ, including communication with world air transportation networks.
• Sea - AFZ is located opposite to Ajman Port.
• Land - There is a highly equipped international road network connecting AFZ with neighboring countries, for easy arrival and departure.

Advantages:

• 100% ownership of establishment/company.
• 100% foreign ownership.
• Easy transfer of capital and profits.
• Exemption from personal income tax.
• Exemption from import and export duties.
• Exemption from other taxes.
• Competitive prices on facility usage.
• Competitive prices for power/electricity.
• Competitive prices on leasing.
• Easy access to low cost labor.
• Well-developed infrastructure.
• One-stop counter service for effecting transactions (Residency, visas…etc.).
• Fast and easy procedures and in most cases, get the license within 24 hours.

RAK FTZ and RAKIA are now part of a larger group, RAK Economic Zone (RAKEZ)!

RAKEZ is an Authority established to oversee and consolidate the specialized parks and clients of both Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) and RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA). RAKEZ, the world-class economic zone is aimed at offering highly customized facilities and services within an efficient ecosystem in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Based in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah and guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, United Arab Emirates Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) was established to oversee and consolidate the specialized zones and clients of both Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) and RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA).

RAKEZ is committed to its promise of empowering free zone and non-free zone investors by offering a cost-effective and world-class economic zone with customizable packages and services as well as state-of-the-art facilities.Blessed with a strategic location, RAKEZ connects investors to growing markets of the Middle East, North Africa, Europe as well as South and Central Asia.RAKEZ is the continuation of the story that started with the foundation of RAK Free Trade Zone in 2000 and the establishment of RAK Investment Authority in 2005.It is the preferred business destination of more than 13,000 multinational companies from over 100 countries representing above 50 sectors.

Cost-effective business solutions

• Free zone and non-free zone company formation.
• 100 per cent foreign ownership.
• Fast and efficient business set-up processes.
• Wide-ranging business and industrial facilities and value-added services.
• Provision to build on-site staff and labour accommodation.
• One-stop shop facility for services.
• Self-service customer portal.
• Connectivity to major logistical hubs and multilane super highways.
• Accessibility via an international spread of regional offices.
• Easy access to markets across the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and Asia regions.

RAKEZ Zones:

• Rakez business zone.
• Al hamra industrial zone.
• Al ghail industrial zone.
• Al hulaila industrial zone.
• Rakez academic zone.
• Media zone.