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Searchable, paginated guides built for founders comparing costs, activities, visas, tax, banking, and free zone fit.
Virtual offices (AED 5,000–10,000/year) provide a registered address but typically allow only 1–2 visas. Flexi desks (AED 6,000–15,000/year) include shared workspace access and unlock 3–6 visa allocations in most zones.
RAKEZ, ANCFZ, SPC Free Zone, and SHAMS all offer zero-visa licences under AED 6,000. Zero-visa packages give you a valid trade licence and 100% ownership — but no UAE residency visa. Add AED 4,000–6,000 per visa if you need UAE residency.
A RAKEZ shareholder (investor) visa is valid for 3 years , tied to your active RAKEZ company licence. Total cost: AED 3,500–5,000 per person, covering entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, and visa stamp.
Commercial and service licences from AED 8,500/year ; logistics from AED 10,000; aviation and industrial from AED 12,000. Most popular Year-1 package (flexi-desk + 1 investor visa): AED 20,000–25,000 all-in .
Mona guides freelancers through the best UAE free zones in 2026. RAKEZ leads for most solo professionals, with ANCFZ, IFZA, SPC, and Meydan covering specific needs.
Choosing the cheapest setup often becomes the most expensive mistake for international entrepreneurs in the UAE. While an offshore entity sounds like...
In 2026, the UAE Tax Residency Certificate is no longer just a luxury for the tax-savvy; it's the only wall standing between your global wealth and...
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) offers trade, logistics, and aviation-adjacent licences from roughly AED 12,000–25,000 per year. Complete 2026 guide to costs, activities, application steps, and QFZP tax benefits.
The most successful global expansions don't start with a new company, but with a strategic extension of the one you already trust. You're likely...
With over 1.3 million registered companies operating across the Emirates as of mid-2025, the business landscape has never been more vibrant or more...
Every UAE free zone company with QFZP status must now file audited financial statements — no revenue floor. MD 84/2025, QFZP conditions, timeline, costs, and penalties explained.
All QFZPs must have audited financial statements from tax periods beginning 1 January 2025 onwards — no revenue floor, no small-business exemption from the QFZP audit rule.
