GCC free zone directory

Compare GCC free zones, company setup costs, visas, and business licenses

A fast, SEO-first portal for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait free zones. Search free zones, compare setup options, and request a business formation quote by WhatsApp.

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Popular GCC free zones

UAE / Dubai

DMCC

Premium Dubai free zone for commodities, trade, crypto, AI, professional services, and global businesses.

Cost
AED 30,000 to AED 60,000+ typical all-in starting range
Visas
1 to 6+ visas depending on package and office size
Setup
2 to 4 weeks

UAE / Dubai

JAFZA

Dubai's flagship port-linked free zone for logistics, manufacturing, trading, and regional distribution.

Cost
AED 45,000 to AED 150,000+ depending on facility
Visas
Scales with office, warehouse, land, and facility size
Setup
2 to 6 weeks

UAE / Ras Al Khaimah

RAKEZ

Cost-effective UAE free zone for SMEs, industrial companies, trading, and service businesses.

Cost
AED 12,000 to AED 40,000+ typical starting range
Visas
0 to 6+ visas depending on package; industrial facilities can support larger quotas
Setup
3 to 10 working days for standard activities

UAE / Sharjah

SHAMS

Affordable Sharjah free zone for media, services, consulting, and digital businesses.

Cost
AED 5,750 to AED 20,000+ typical starting range
Visas
0 to multiple visas depending on package and facility
Setup
2 to 7 working days

UAE / Sharjah

SPC Free Zone

Flexible Sharjah free zone with low-cost packages and broad activity options.

Cost
AED 6,875 to AED 25,000+ typical starting range
Visas
0 visa packages to multi-visa options depending on selected bundle
Setup
1 to 5 working days for simple activities

UAE / Dubai

Dubai South

Aviation, logistics, e-commerce, and future-city free zone near Al Maktoum International Airport.

Cost
AED 15,000 to AED 60,000+ typical starting range
Visas
Depends on license and facility size
Setup
1 to 3 weeks

UAE / Dubai

DAFZA

Premium airport-connected Dubai free zone for high-value trade, aviation, tech, and services.

Cost
AED 35,000 to AED 100,000+ typical starting range
Visas
Depends on facility and office allocation
Setup
2 to 4 weeks

UAE / Dubai

IFZA

Popular Dubai free zone for remote setup, flexible activities, and SME packages.

Cost
AED 12,900 to AED 35,000+ typical starting range
Visas
0 to 6 visas depending on package and facility
Setup
2 to 7 working days

UAE / Dubai

Meydan Free Zone

Central Dubai free zone option for consultants, startups, e-commerce, and professional services.

Cost
AED 12,500 to AED 30,000+ typical starting range
Visas
Depends on selected package and facility
Setup
2 to 7 working days

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Offshore and holding structures

Offshore setup, holding companies, and regional expansion

UAE offshore

Ajman, JAFZA offshore, and other holding-oriented structures for asset ownership, international contracts, and estate planning.

Free zone operating companies

Licenses with visas, offices, customs benefits, and regional trading capability.

GCC expansion

Compare Saudi SEZs, Oman logistics zones, Qatar free zones, Bahrain parks, and Kuwait investment routes.

Why choose GCC free zones

Designed for international ownership, trade, and tax-efficient operations

100% foreign ownership options

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Sector-specific authority ecosystems

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Ports, airports, and logistics corridors

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Visa and workforce pathways

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Structured tax and customs incentives

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Fast digital incorporation in many zones

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"The comparison tables made it easy to explain why we chose RAKEZ over a Dubai premium zone."

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