Establish your business in Dubai with a free zone company licence. Dubai free zone company formation gives eligible investors 100% foreign ownership, flexible office options, and a base in Dubai for international business.
Each Dubai free zone has its own authority, permitted activities, visa allocation, and office rules. JPI Services helps you choose the zone, understand the licence, and complete the company formation.
A free zone company can keep full foreign ownership and apply for residency visas, subject to that authority. It is the route for a new venture, an expansion, or international trading that does not need to sell across the UAE mainland.
Zones clients often compare include Meydan Free Zone, IFZA, and DMCC. Each has its own activities, visa options, and facilities. We name the zone only after the activity check.
Benefits of a Dubai free zone company
100% foreign ownership
Eligible investors can own the company in full, without a UAE national shareholder.
Flexible offices
Flexi-desks, shared workspaces, or a dedicated office, depending on the free zone and the licence.
Several activity types
Commercial, professional, consultancy, and other activities the chosen authority permits.
Residency visas
Owners and employees can apply for UAE residency visas, subject to the authority visa allocation.
International business
A Dubai base for companies that sell abroad or inside the free zone.
A clear authority
One free zone authority licenses the company and sets the office and visa rules.
This route suits entrepreneurs setting up in Dubai, international investors who want 100% ownership, startups that need a flexible office, consultants and digital businesses, and international trading companies.
Dubai free zone company formation process
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01
Select the right free zone
We match the activity, the visa count, and the office type to a Dubai free zone before a name is reserved.
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Choose the business activity
The activity has to be on that authority list. If another zone is a better fit, we say so before filing.
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Trade name and documents
The company name is reserved and the shareholder documents are filed with the authority pack.
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Licence application
The licence application and registration are submitted to the free zone authority.
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Trade licence issuance
The authority issues the trade licence. That licence is for the free zone and for business outside the UAE, not for open mainland trading.
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Establishment card and visas
The establishment card comes next. Residency visas are a separate file, priced per person, and depend on the visa quota.
Documents for Dubai free zone company formation
- Passport copies of all shareholders
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Proposed company name
- Details of the intended business activities
- Residential address or proof of address, where required
- UAE visa and Emirates ID copies, if already in the UAE
- Existing trade licence and company documents, if you are moving a business
The free zone, the activity, and the company structure can add further papers. We send the exact list with the quotation.
Dubai free zone company setup cost
The cost depends on the free zone, the activities, the office, and the number of residency visas.
JPI Services professional fee for Dubai free zone company formation starts from AED 12,000. Authority fees and other expenses are quoted separately.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Free zone and activity guidance | Included in the professional fee |
| Documents and filing | Included in the professional fee |
| Authority licence and office package | Quoted separately |
| Visa medical and Emirates ID | Government charges, per person |
How long does a Dubai free zone company take?
A straightforward application is often finished within a few working days after the documents are accepted. The authority and any extra approval set the real date, and that date is written into the quotation.
Why set up a Dubai free zone with JPI Services
The consultation covers the free zone, the licence, and a quotation that separates our fee from the authority invoice.
After the licence, we can help with visas and company management. A corporate bank account is a separate application. The bank decides, and incorporation does not guarantee an account.
Dubai free zone company formation FAQs
What is a Dubai free zone company?
It is a company registered with a free zone authority in Dubai. Eligible foreign investors can keep 100% ownership and operate under that authority rules.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Dubai free zone company?
Yes. Free zone companies generally allow 100% foreign ownership without a UAE national shareholder, subject to that authority.
Can a free zone company conduct business in mainland Dubai?
A free zone company works inside its free zone and with clients abroad. Mainland Dubai activity can need a permit, another licence, or a branch. We check the activity before you rely on that route.
How much does it cost to establish a free zone company in Dubai?
JPI Services professional fee starts from AED 12,000. The free zone, the office package, and the visas change the total. Authority fees are quoted separately.
How many visas can a free zone company obtain?
The number depends on the free zone, the licence package, the office, and authority approval.
How long does Dubai free zone company formation take?
A straightforward file may be completed within a few working days after the documents are submitted and approved. Extra requirements add time.
Can I open a corporate bank account with a free zone company?
You can apply. The bank decides after its own checks. Company formation does not guarantee a bank account, and bank account opening is not part of this licence fee.
Is a free zone company suitable for a startup?
Yes. Many Dubai free zones offer a flexi-desk and a formation package that suits a startup. The right zone still depends on the activity.