Key Highlights Low Entry Cost: IFZA Free Zone licenses start from AED 12,900, making it one of Dubai’s most affordable
Key Highlights Golden Visa holders are exempt from the standard 180-day UAE entry requirement, allowing extended international stays without residency
Quick Takeaways: Digital banks like Wio Bank and RAKBANK RAKstarter offer zero minimum balance accounts, saving startups AED 50,000+ in
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.
Key Highlights: All 15+ Golden Visa categories eliminate sponsor requirements—from AED 2 million investors to outstanding students earning 95%+
Key Highlights: 100% foreign ownership and 0% corporate tax on qualifying income make Dubai free zones globally competitive. Setup costs
Key Highlights Choosing jurisdiction based on price instead of customer location requires entrepreneurs to restructure within 18 months, paying double
Key Highlights: Start a fully licensed Dubai business from around AED 5,500–15,000 in select free zones, with 100% foreign ownership.
Key highlights You face the same federal corporate tax rates in the mainland and free zones. The real banking difference
Key Highlights Golden and green holders don’t lose residency when changing employers—only the work permit changes, not your visa status.
Key Highlights Validity is Key: Your 5 or 10-year Golden Visa is not permanent residency—it expires and must be renewed
Key Highlights: Your Basic Salary must be AED 30,000+ (allowances no longer count). Based on current implementation practice, property owners