Compare 30 Dubai free zones — from DIFC to DMCC — with setup costs, visa packages, facilities and key sectors for startups in 2025
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Dubai free zone launches 60-minute business licence service
Dubai entrepreneurs can launch business in just one hour with new free zone licence service
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UAE free zone opens Germany office amid global expansion plan
UAE free zone IFZA expands European operations with Germany headquarters
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UAE corporate tax: Free zone companies warned to pay closer attention to new rules
While the UAE has decided to honour the tax holidays for free zone companies, not all the over 40 free zones in the UAE qualify for this exemption
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Dubai free zone sees 250% licence renewal boost
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Free Zone registered 322 new companies in H1 2023
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Dubai mulls major free zone law change
Dubai Government is studying shift to Common Law in freezones
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Are you following the rules? Dubai free zone inspection patrols are on the rise
Recent regulations are being strictly enforced to confirm that entities have legitimately earned profits corresponding to the commercial activities registered as per their license
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Video: Is there still a role for freezones in the UAE?
The UAE was a pioneer in harnessing the value of SEZs to attract foreign investment, driving growth in a more diverse range of economic activity with the launch of free zones in 1985. These free zones took advantage of mostly financial and non-financial incentives – which were unique in the region at the time.
