Key Highlights Low Entry Cost: IFZA Free Zone licenses start from AED 12,900, making it one of Dubai’s most affordable business setup options in 2026.
Key Highlights: Professional licenses cost AED 30,000-100,000 (lowest), Commercial licenses AED 60,000-200,000, and Industrial licenses AED 200,000-2,000,000+ in year one. Professional licenses are approved fastest
Key Highlights: 100% foreign ownership and 0% corporate tax on qualifying income make Dubai free zones globally competitive. Setup costs range from AED 12,900 to
Key Highlights Choosing jurisdiction based on price instead of customer location requires entrepreneurs to restructure within 18 months, paying double setup costs. Operating with an
Key Highlights: Start a fully licensed Dubai business from around AED 5,500–15,000 in select free zones, with 100% foreign ownership. An E-Trader license at just
Key Highlights Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD) approval is mandatory before you can obtain your commercial license. Most founders discover this requirement too late in
Quick Highlights: Market Opportunity: Brokers generated AED 3.23 billion in commissions in H1 2025 alone.? Entry Barrier: Requires a 4-day DREI training, passing the RERA
Key Highlights Exceed 5% of total revenue (or AED 5 million, whichever is lower) from mainland clients, and you’ll lose your 0% tax status for
Key Highlights Indian citizens can now own 100% of UAE companies without a local sponsor. Keep 100% of salary/dividends tax-free in the UAE; 0-9% corporate
Key Highlights: Corporate tax registration is mandatory within 3 months of license issuance or AED 10,000 penalty for delays. Missing documents can delay your license