Free zones

Compare the UAE's free zones, IFZA, DMCC, Meydan, RAKEZ, DIFC and more, and find the right fit for your business.

SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) for Creatives and Agencies (2026)

SHAMS is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones, popular with media, creative and freelance businesses. Here is what it offers, who it suits and what to watch.

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RAKEZ Company Setup: A Low-Cost Free Zone Guide (2026)

RAKEZ in Ras Al Khaimah is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones, with broad activities including industrial. Here's what it costs and who it suits.

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Meydan Free Zone: Setup Guide and Costs (2026)

How to set up a company in Meydan Free Zone: costs, process, visa entitlements and who it suits. Indicative 2026 figures reviewed by our UAE specialists.

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IFZA Company Setup: Costs, Benefits and Who It Suits (2026)

A practical guide to setting up a company in IFZA: indicative costs, permitted activities, visa options, pros and cons, and who the free zone is best suited to.

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DMCC Free Zone: Setup, Costs and Benefits (2026)

DMCC is Dubai's most prestigious free zone. This guide covers setup steps, indicative 2026 costs, banking strength, and who it suits.

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DIFC vs ADGM: Choosing a Financial Free Zone (2026)

DIFC in Dubai or ADGM in Abu Dhabi? Compare their regulators, common-law systems, costs and use cases so you choose the right financial free zone.

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The Best Free Zones in the UAE for 2026 (Compared)

Compare IFZA, DMCC, Meydan, RAKEZ, DIFC and SHAMS on cost, location and who they suit, so you can choose the right UAE free zone for your business.

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The Best Free Zone for a Tech or SaaS Company in Dubai (2026)

Comparing IFZA, Meydan, DMCC and DIFC for tech and SaaS founders: activities, costs, visa quotas, and when a financial free zone is actually required.

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The Best Free Zone for Consultants and Freelancers in Dubai (2026)

Which UAE free zone suits solo consultants and freelancers? Cheapest options, freelance permits vs full licences, indicative costs and visa options compared.

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