A freezone is a jurisdiction introduced by the government of the UAE to allow business to target the international market.

There are 3 main jurisdictions in the UAE. Mainland, Freezone, Offshore

There are nearly 46 freezones all over the UAE.

It takes nearly 3-5 working days depending on the activity you’ll be opting for.

It takes between 24 hours to 5 working days depending on the freezone you’re opting for.

100% foreign ownership

100% foreign ownership except that there will be a local sponsor agent representing your company. Certain activities will not allow you to have 100% ownership.

With a freezone license, you are able to obtain mixed activities between 3-5 in a single license.

You do not require an office to start a company in the UAE, depending on the jurisdiction you are opting for.

0 paid capital required to start a company in the UAE. Depending on the jurisdiction you will be applying for.

A freezone company opening will not require you to be present in the UAE. However, a mainland company will require you to be present inside the country.

Biometrics is a one-time process required when you are new in the country applying for your residency.

The medical examination allows the government to understand whether you have any non-transmittable diseases or not like AIDS, HIV etc.

Depending on the activity, you will require third party approvals. Some activities require you to have one while the other activities don’t. for eg: a real estate company will require you to obtain a third party approval from RERA whereas a Digital marketing company will not require you to have any third party approval.

ORN is a certificate issued by RERA to the company authorizing the company to be able to conduct activities such as buying and selling of properties.

All you require is your passport copy and your UID Number to be able to open either a mainland or a freezone company and then apply for the ORN Certificate alongside the broker card to be an authorized real estate agent in the UAE.

You require to give an examination in the UAE to become a broker. The exam consists of 2 tries if failed once.

Emirates ID is an important document for a resident here in the UAE that allows the individual to conduct all their governmental procedures and documentation here in the UAE.

It takes between 7-12 working days depending on the normal or a fast-track option presented by the dedicated authorities involved in fulfilling your residency.

The bank account opening will require all the shareholders and the company documents submission to be able to open a bank account.

It takes between 2 days to at least 6 months! Depending on the type of banking system that you will be opting for.

Each freezone has their own method of license time period but ideally you will have to renew your company every year or opt for a multi-year license.

Ejari is an office rental document that signifies your company’s physical presence in the UAE.

Residency will valid for 2 years sharp. Exclusive visa’s like the Golden visa will be valid for 10 years/5 years depending on the category you apply for.

You cannot stay outside the country for more than 6 months as the visa becomes invalid and will require cancellation.

WPS is Wages Protection System which is a systematic method of allowing the employer to pay their employees.

Through WPS which can opened in various exchange centers like Al Ansari Exchange.

A labor card is necessary if an employee is working for a particular company.

A broker card is an identity card which signifies the ability for an agent to be able to sell properties here in the UAE.

A business license alongside Dubai Custom Code from Dubai Trade.

An initial approval is the first document which is created stating your allowance to start a company in the UAE by DED.

Trade name certificate is a document which states your registration of your company name with DED.

Memorandum of Association is a company document introduced by the government signifying the structure of the company alongside the roles of each shareholder in the company.