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Free Zone Company Formation

A free zone licence is issued by the free zone authority and suits service, trading and holding structures with defined facility packages.

Mainland or Free Zone?

The right answer depends on where you intend to trade, who your clients are and how many visas you need.

  • Package-based setup
  • Full foreign ownership structures
  • Flexi desk to full office options
  • Visa allocation tied to the facility

The formation process

01

Activity and jurisdiction

Confirm the activity list and whether mainland or free zone fits the plan.

02

Name and initial approval

Reserve the trade name and obtain the initial approvals required.

03

Documentation

Prepare shareholding documents, resolutions and the supporting file.

04

Licence issuance

Submit through the relevant authority and obtain the licence.

05

Immigration file

Open the establishment card and immigration file where visas are needed.

06

Visas and banking

Process residence visas and support the corporate bank account application.

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  • 1Business type
  • 2Location
  • 3Priority
  • 4Shareholders
  • 5Visas
  • 6Office
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Free Zone Company Formation

A free zone licence is issued by the free zone authority and suits service, trading and holding structures with defined facility packages.

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