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UAE Free Zone Company

5โ€“10 business days0โ€“9%Banking compatibility: โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Fully remote

Why founders choose it

  • MENA / Africa trade hub
  • Founders wanting residence visas
  • 100% foreign ownership + free profit repatriation
  • Investor visas available

Costs

UAE Free Zone ยท Standard$4,800
Annual compliance~$4,500/yr

Government fees are passed through at cost; amounts confirmed at order time.

Tax overview

0% on qualifying free-zone income; 9% above AED 375k otherwise. No personal income tax.

Informational only โ€” not legal or tax advice.

Banking compatibility

Payoneer

Remote ยท ~3d

Marketplace-payout staple; works for nearly every jurisdiction.

Required documents

  • Shareholder passports (color scan)
  • Business plan summary
  • Source-of-funds evidence

Ongoing compliance

  • Free-zone license renewal$899+

FAQs

+What qualifies for the 0% rate?

You must be a Qualifying Free Zone Person: adequate substance, qualifying income types, transfer-pricing compliance โ€” assessed during consultation.