Free Zone Formation
Free Zone Company Formation in Dubai
Guidance on setting up a free zone company in Dubai — from choosing the right zone and activity to understanding your Corporate Tax qualifying income position.
Free zone specifics
Free zones suit specific business models — we confirm the fit first
Free zones generally suit businesses trading internationally, within the zone, or providing services that don't require direct mainland market access, often with 100% foreign ownership and streamlined licensing. The trade-off is around direct UAE mainland trading and, for some activities, Corporate Tax qualifying income conditions.
We help confirm whether a free zone fits your business model, which zone and activity suits you, and what it means for your Corporate Tax position once formed.
- Free zone & activity selection
- 100% foreign ownership structuring
- Qualifying income advisory for Corporate Tax
- Post-formation accounting & tax registration
What's included
What our Free Zone Company Formation service covers
Zone & activity selection
Guidance on which free zone and licensed activity fits your business.
Ownership structuring
Advice on 100% foreign ownership structures available in free zones.
Qualifying income advisory
Assessment of your Corporate Tax qualifying free zone person status.
Post-formation setup
Accounting and tax registration handled once your licence is issued.
Do free zone companies pay Corporate Tax?
In short
Do free zone companies pay Corporate Tax? free zone entities can qualify for a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income if specific conditions are met, but must still register for Corporate Tax and file annual returns — we assess your qualifying status as part of formation advisory.
Our process
How we deliver Free Zone Company Formation
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01
Confirm fit
We assess whether a free zone structure suits your activity and customer base.
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02
Select zone & activity
We help identify the most suitable free zone and licensed activity.
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03
Form & register
We support documentation, then register your entity for VAT and Corporate Tax.
FAQs
Free Zone Company Formation in Dubai — frequently asked questions
Generally free zone companies face restrictions on direct mainland trading without additional licensing or a distributor arrangement — we'll clarify what applies to your activity.
It depends on your activity, budget and whether physical office space is required — we compare relevant options for your specific business.
Yes — free zone status doesn't remove the filing requirement, even where a 0% Corporate Tax rate applies to qualifying income.
Talk to us about Free Zone Company Formation
Get a clear scope and fixed fee before any work begins.