UAE · All seven emirates
42 free-zone routes and business districts to investigate. Ajman is one option, not a proxy for the UAE.
This is an authority discovery directory, not a complete set of incorporation guides. Districts may share a registrar. No ranking, tax exemption, banking approval or universal package price is implied.
Each emirate has a mainland licensing route. The Ministry links the relevant local departments for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Start with your activity and operating location.
Ministry: mainland establishment and local authorities ↗
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Specialist humanitarian free zone
For humanitarian organisations and relevant commercial suppliers. The published commercial business-centre desk package is AED 20,800 annually, including registration, licence and listed facilities; visa costs are additional. Confirm eligibility, taxes and current written terms. Price reviewed 2026-09-15.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Financial-centre route
Use the entity-specific handbook and fee schedule. Financial services require a separate regulatory assessment.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
DDA business district
DDA lists this business district. Confirm the specific licensing route; a district is not necessarily a separate registrar.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Industrial and maritime free-zone route
RAK Ports identifies this free-zone area as RAK Maritime City. Industrial land and maritime operations require an activity-specific assessment.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Registrar product
A distinct RAK ICC product accessed through registered agents. Confirm the product and licence; do not confuse it with every RAK ICC offshore structure.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Free-zone route
Confirm legal form, permitted activities, premises and visa requirements with this authority or operator. Specialist sectors may require additional approval.
Price: Request an itemised current quote. Licence, registration, premises, visas, renewal and compliance must be priced separately.
Review date: 2026-09-15. Some references are older authority publications; obtain current written terms. This directory does not claim that every UAE zone has been covered.