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Which notary a UAE free zone company should use for a power of attorney depends on the receiving authority, not on where the company is registered. Compare the ADGM, DIFC, Dubai Courts and foreign-attestation routes, with verified 2026 fees and the full issuance sequence.
An ADGM SPV costs USD 1,900 in government fees to incorporate and about USD 1,400 a year to renew, but a licensed Company Service Provider is mandatory for non-exempt vehicles and adds USD 3,000-6,000 in year one. Full 2026 fee schedule, renewal deadlines, exemption criteria, nexus test, timeline, and how ADGM compares with DIFC and RAK ICC.
Changing the registered manager of a UAE free zone company is a registry filing, not an HR change. Here is the 2026 process: which resolution your entity type needs, the DMCC and RAKEZ document checklists, real fees and timelines, and the four records — establishment card, bank mandate, MOHRE and FTA — you must update once the amendment clears.
Every UAE free zone runs its own share transfer process. This 2026 guide covers the documents, the step-by-step filing, DMCC, RAKEZ and IFZA timelines, the real cost stack, and the 15-day UBO update that follows every ownership change.
A practical 2026 guide to every UAE Golden Visa route that needs no capital investment — skilled professionals on AED 30,000 basic salary, doctors, scientists, creatives, outstanding students, long-serving nurses and humanitarian pioneers — plus what switching means for a free zone licence, establishment card and visa quota.
Education and training licences in UAE free zones start from AED 5,555/yr (AFZA); all-in year-one cost from AED 12,855 with flexi-desk and one investor visa. KHDA approval is only triggered if you deliver regulated or certified training to the general Dubai public from a physical Dubai location.
Free zone real estate brokerage licences start from AED 12,500/year (Meydan) to AED 14,500/year (RAKEZ). Individual brokers must hold a separate RERA broker card (~AED 5,020–9,800 per person including DREI training).
RAKEZ is the strongest choice for fintech startups: technology and consultancy licences from AED 6,000, all-in with one visa from AED 13,000, setup in 5-7 days. ANCFZ offers an Abu Dhabi address with fintech/IT consultancy activities and up to 10 visa slots from AED 7,500.
Professional services and management consultancy firms should also see the best UAE free zones for consulting and management businesses in 2026 for a sector-specific breakdown.
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Learn the exact Mirsal 2 registration steps for Dubai free zone companies, from document prep to license issuance, in this detailed guide.
