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Get your free zone license with a choice over 50 Free zones in UAE. Selecting the right Free Zone for the success of your business
When making the decision on which free zone is best suited to your specific business requirements, Infinity Professional Services assist to steer you in the right direction by saving your money and making the entire process a stress free one. You will be guided step by step that gives you a full overview of exactly where you are at any given time of the Setup Journey.
Our specialist will guide you to select the most suitable business Activity for your Free Zone Company.
The most important decision required in the beginning of company formation is to select the most suitable business activity. Infinity expert provide with free consultation in selecting multiple business activities suitable for your trade license.
Most popular business activities are categorized as bellow.
Our specialists are here to help you choose the most suitable free zone based on your business type, activities and requirements.
Why UAE Free zone
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR COMPANY IN FREE ZONE
Depending on the jurisdiction, company registration can be a difficult task. Infinity professional service provides you with step by step process to ease the complete registration process.
List of business activities in UAE Free zones are based on the regulated and non-regulated business activities. Regulated business activities require approval from specified federal government entities. Note that regulated business activities may have related property requirements. It is the duty of the licensee to secure the approval and, upon request, provide a copy to the authority. Non-Regulated business activities do not require external approvals. Note that Non-Regulated Business activities may have related property requirement.
Free zone business activities list in 2025
While you are deciding upon the type of legal entity your business should take, you should choose a trade name. You should check with the respective free zone about the permitted trade names and whether the intended name has already been registered.
In general for Free zone to approve the proposed trade name, the key requirements are that the trade name:
Dubai is known for its business-friendly environment, strategic location, and the presence of free zones, which help create ideal conditions for new companies. Free Zones are special economic zones designed for business operations and allow tax exemptions from personal and corporate taxes. These zones are designed to boost economic development by attracting foreign enterprises and investors to invest in information technology, finance, media, logistics, and manufacturing. Each free zone delineates a set of documents required for company incorporation. Possessing these documents will enable you to form your organization hassle-free.
Essential documents for starting a Free zone Business Setup
By now, you are familiar with why documents are required and how processing these documents can be beneficial for you. Here are few standard documents Required to register a company in Free zone.
You must have understood very well why companies need documentation and what documents should be prepared to help expedite the process. Documents help record all the terms and agreements between the parties involved in business activities. This process, at times, can be very tedious because of all the legalities that come with it. To avail yourself of a seamless and hassle-free documentation process, seek assistance from a business advisor like Business Setup Worldwide. Our experts are well-versed in the process and will make the journey smooth and efficient for you. Contact us today and get yourself a tailored package that will perfectly fit your needs.
An immigration card is vital documents required for running any sort of business in the UAE. It is also known as Establishment card. It’s a card in size of Debit/Credit card with the details of the business such as the company name, card number, and expiration date, etc. a company immigration card is issued by the immigration office of the emirate where your company is registered. Usually, free zone company immigration card will get issued in a maximum of two working days.
Immigration Card Fee and Validity
For issuing an immigration card for free zone company cost of setting up and changing the company often includes the establishment card fee. Establishment card fees vary by free zone and are between AED 650 and AED 1500 per year. Validity for immigration card is usually for one year for the free zone. Upon the expiry of immigration card, it has to be renewed and there will be a penalty fee for renewal after the expiration.
Why Immigration Card
A. Registration on E-channel: E-Channel system also known as the tahaluf system, is a new federal online system which has been introduced by the Ministry of Interior of the UAE for visa application. The e-channel service removes the need for applicants to attend service centers in person as all registration and approvals take place online via a specially designed portal.If you have registered your business in a free zone, you must use the free zone’s details to log in. Therefore, in this instance, you should register for e-services via your free zone agent.
B. Entry permit / Employment Visa: the next step requires applying for your entry permit, also known as an employment visa. It is a temporary visa that is only valid for 60 days. Generally, an entry permit is issued in 15 days, although you pay an extra fee of AED 1000. You are eligible to fast track the process, which usually takes 5-7 days. Your entry permit is an E- Document that will be emailed to you once ready.
C. Visa Stamping Process: the visa process occurs by following these three scenarios involving activation of your permit. This process is called a status change.
This process only works for certain passport holders of certain countries that may or may not be eligible for visa-on-arrival travel to the UAE. Border runs are strictly advised against as it is not always guaranteed to work.
D. Medical fitness and Emirates ID Registration: in this fourth step, you have to take a medical fitness involving a blood test for any infectious diseases, chest X-ray. The medical reporting can be available after 3 working days. After you have done a medical examination, you can apply for an Emirates ID card, also known as EID. For application, you will need to visit an official ID Authority. You must give specific biometric information to record. It is essential to open a bank account and get a mobile phone or any agreement. It must be in hand on you all the time.
E. Residence Visa Stamping: the last step of the visa application process is the visa stamping process. You must submit your passport to the immigration department. This process can take up to 15 working days during that time. You will not be unable travel outside without a UAE Visa.
Once the company formed in free zone you will receive the license, Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA), Share Certificate, Lease agreement (even if you have flexi desk) and Establishment Card.
Stability and security are the hallmarks of the banking industry in Dubai. Along with reliability and excellent services, these qualities are what make Dubai banks respected worldwide. As any reliable business setup consultants will tell you, if you want to run a business in Dubai, you have to open a business bank account in Dubai and the UAE as well.
Once the business is formed, you will need a corporate bank account to pay fees, receive and pay money, conduct trade, and do routine operational purposes. Without the business bank account, its hard to conduct the business in UAE. So to avoid any unnecessary delay that would affect your business transactions, you can contact infinity professional services to assist open bank account so that you can use your time concentrating on other core activities of your businesses.
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Why Choose mainland for establishing a Business
If you're looking to trade within the UAE, or prefer not to be within a free zone, establishing a mainland company is the path for you. Incorporating a business in mainland provides limitless market access, allowing trade operations throughout the UAE and internationally. Also, mainland companies can bid for lucrative government contracts, improving corporate growth opportunities
Our specialist will guide you to select the most suitable business Activity for your Mainland Company.
The most important decision required in the beginning of company formation is to select the most suitable business activity. Infinity expert provide with free consultation in selecting multiple business activities suitable for your trade license.
Most popular business activities are categorized as bellow.
Dubai is the hub of world class tourism, luxurious life style, a free and secure business environment. If you are planning to start a new business in UAE, Dubai mainland license will be the best choice from years
We focus on Free zone and Mainland company formation in Dubai, we handle everything, from registering your business setup in mainland to helping it grow. Infinity professional services make sure your business succeeds, so you can have peace of mind.
Identify the Nature of Your Business Activity
Commercial License : Ideal for business involved in trading activities, a Commercial License grants permission for a wide range of operations in Dubai, including:
Professional License : A Professional DED License is required for individuals or companies providing professional services. This license permits activities such as:
Industrial License : This license suits to businesses engaged in manufacturing activities within Dubai. Here's a glimpse into the permissible activities under an Industrial DED License:
Tourism License : this license suits to the businesses engaged in Tourism activities with in Dubai. The license permits activities such as
A business structure is primarily based on the needs of the business and will determine the laws and regulations the company must adhere to.
The trade name is the name of the company, which must be unique and not be similar to the name of any other registered company. You can apply for a trade name through the chosen emirates either on its website or smart applications. Certain points need to be considered during the process of registering the trade name.
An initial approval is the UAE Government’s 'no objection' towards a particular business being established in the country. This approval also allows the investor to proceed with the next steps to set up a business and for the authorities to issue the license. It does not, however, grant the investor permission to run the business or practice the business activity.
A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is required if the legal form of the company is a civil company, limited liability company, public shareholding company, or private shareholding company.
All businesses in the UAE must have a physical address to operate from. The company premises and location must comply with requirements specified by the emirate’s Department of Economic Development, as well as zoning policies and regulations of local municipalities or other competent authorities. In Dubai, the tenancy contract for office or warehouse space has to be registered through the Dubai Land Department’s Ejari portal.
In some cases, additional approvals from government entities governing certain business activities are required.
Customers can collect the business license from service centres of the economic department or through their website.
