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Compare your UAE setup options

Mainland or free zone? LLC or sole establishment? A new company or a branch? Weigh the real trade-offs side by side, then get a recommendation for your situation.

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Every comparison in one place

Ownership, cost, visas, tax and where you can trade — the differences that actually change your decision.

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi

Same country, same federal rules — but two very different ecosystems.

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Freelance Permit vs Free Zone Company

Both let you work legally in the UAE with 100% ownership of your income.

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IFZA vs Meydan

Two of Dubai's most popular free zones for founders who want 100% ownership without the overhead.

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LLC vs Sole Establishment

Two ways to hold a UAE licence.

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Mainland vs Free Zone vs Offshore

The three ways to hold a UAE company, and what each one can and can't do.

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New Company vs Branch

Two very different ways to land in the UAE.

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