Business Setup
DIC vs IFZA vs DMCC: Which Free Zone Is Best for Chinese Software Founders?
Key Highlights IFZA is the low-cost default for Chinese software founders, with one-year licenses from AED 11,900 and a free
July 17, 2026
Key Highlights IFZA is the low-cost default for Chinese software founders, with one-year licenses from AED 11,900 and a free
Key Highlights The UAE added roughly 250,000 new companies in 2025, and Dubai’s free zones alone attracted 23,000 new commercial
Key Highlights UK crypto founders get 0% personal income tax in Dubai, but VARA now runs quarterly compliance reviews instead
Key Highlights You can incorporate and 100% own a Dubai IT company from Malaysia fully online, with a free zone
Key Highlights Dubai free zone licenses start from AED 11,900 per year with 0% personal tax, while Singapore charges a
Key Highlights Dubai free zones offer 0 percent corporate tax on qualifying income, while UK companies pay 19 to 25
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Choosing the wrong jurisdiction for your restaurant can force a costly mid-process licence conversion. Free zones generally restrict
Key Highlights A salon trade licence requires both Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) approval and a separate facility
Key Highlights A DET trade licence alone does not authorize you to stock or sell food products in Dubai. Most
KEY HIGHLIGHTS A standard trade licence alone does not authorize you to deliver training or courses in Dubai. The KHDA