Which free zone is right for me?

Four questions, one shortlist. It uses only what zones publish themselves, and it tells you why each zone is in or out.

Your answers

1. What will the company mainly do?

2. Do you need to set up without visiting the UAE?

Doesn't matter Yes, remotely

3. Do you need a warehouse, land or an industrial unit?

No, a desk or office is fine Yes

4. Budget for the cheapest licence package

Any Up to AED 7,000 Up to AED 13,000

How this works: we start from our shortlist for the business type, then drop zones that say you must visit (if you need remote setup), that list no warehouse, land or industrial units (if you need space), or whose published entry price is over your budget. Zones that publish no price stay in, marked "price not published". Prices are the zones' own, last verified 23 October 2026.

Before you pay a setup agent

Ask for the full year-one quote in writing: licence, desk, establishment card, each visa, medicals and Emirates ID.
Ask which exact activity name goes on your licence and check it covers what you will invoice for.
Ask whether the agent is paid by the zone, and whether a bank account is included or only an introduction.
Check the zone's own price page before you sign. We link to it on every zone profile.