Multitude of choice

Being an attractive and dynamic business launch location, Dubai now welcomes foreign investors to fully own their mainland business, in a significant amendment to a decades-old Commercial Companies Law, stipulating that an Emirati national must be the majority shareholder with 51% of the shares, while foreign investors could only own up to 49%.

The lifting of restrictions on foreign investment ownership continues a series of measures aimed at empowering not only an investor-centric, and innovation-driven economy but also one that is responsive and agile.

Free Zone Establishment (FZE) – can be registered with a minimum of 1 or more shareholders

Free Zone Company (FZC) – can be registered with a minimum of 2 or more shareholders (either an individual or a company)

Branch Office – can have a branch office in UAE that reflects the tasks and responsibilities carried out in the parent company.

Freezones available in Dubai

• Dubai Maritime City
• Dubai Commercity
• Dubai South
• Dubai World Trade Centre
• Dubai Design District
• Dubai Science Park
• International Humanitarian City
• Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
• Dubai Outsource City
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Dubai International Financial Centre
• Dubai Internet City
• Meydan Freezone
• Dubai Healthcare City
• Dubai International Academic City
• Dubai Production City
• Dubai Studio City
• Dubai Media City
• Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)
• Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park
• Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone
• Dubai Gold & Diamond Park
• Dubai Industrial City
• Dubai Knowledge Village
• Dubai Logistics City
• Jumeirah Lakes Towers Freezone
• Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
• Dubai Flower Centre
• International Free Zone Authority
• Dubai Aviation City Corporation