Choose a zone, pick your activity, reserve the name, submit passport copies and the application, then collect the licence, establishment card and visas. Two weeks is typical. A free-zone company gives you 100% foreign ownership and residence visas with no local partner — below is each step in order, from choosing the right zone to opening a corporate bank account.
The same path we walk every client through — in plain English.
The things founders ask us most before they begin.
Ask AgentBizYes. Free zones have always allowed 100% foreign ownership with no local partner — that's one of their main draws. Ownership can be a single shareholder (FZE) or several (FZ-LLC/FZCO).
It can trade freely within its zone and internationally. To sell into the mainland it usually works through a local distributor or sets up a mainland branch — we'll map the cleanest route for your activity.
It depends on the zone, your activity and how many visas you need. Packages start from a few thousand dirhams, and prices rise with visa quota and office space. We give you an exact, itemised quote before you commit.
Qualifying income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person is taxed at 0%; income that doesn't qualify is taxed at 9%. The conditions are specific, so we help you structure to stay compliant.
A straightforward free zone licence is often issued in 1–2 weeks. The establishment card, visas and bank account add time on top, so budget a few extra weeks to be fully operational.
Tell us your activity and goals — AgentBiz or a human advisor will match the right free zone and map the exact steps, cost and timeline for your business.