Free zone news
What changed, and what it means if you run or are setting up a free zone company.
- DMCC sets up Foundations Regulations: what a DMCC foundation is
DMCC has adopted Foundations Regulations, letting families and founders hold assets in a DMCC foundation. Who it suits, what is known and how it compares.
23 October 2026 - E-invoicing: AED 50m+ firms must appoint a provider by 30 October
UAE businesses with revenue of AED 50m or more must appoint an accredited e-invoicing provider by 30 October 2026. Free zone companies are not exempt.
23 October 2026 - Masdar City Free Zone named in fDi's 2026 global top 10
Masdar City Free Zone made the top 10 in fDi's Global Free Zones of the Year 2026. What the award tells a founder, and how it compares with ADGM.
23 October 2026