GCC free zone portal

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

A fast static SEO portal for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait free zones with WhatsApp-only lead capture and domain-specific themes.

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Featured free zones

Popular GCC free zones

UAE / Dubai

DMCC

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

Cost
AED 30,000 to AED 60,000+
Visas
1 to 6+ visas
Setup
2 to 4 weeks

UAE / Dubai

JAFZA

Port-linked Dubai free zone for logistics, manufacturing, trading, and regional distribution.

Cost
AED 45,000 to AED 150,000+
Visas
Scales with facility size
Setup
2 to 6 weeks

UAE / Ras Al Khaimah

RAKEZ

Cost-effective UAE economic zone for SMEs, industrial companies, trading, and services.

Cost
AED 12,000 to AED 40,000+
Visas
0 to 6+ visas
Setup
3 to 10 working days

UAE / Sharjah

SHAMS

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

Cost
AED 5,750 to AED 20,000+
Visas
0 to multiple visas
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+
Visas
0 visa to multi-visa packages
Setup
1 to 5 working days

UAE / Dubai

Dubai South

Airport and logistics-focused free zone near Al Maktoum International Airport.

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

UAE / Dubai

DAFZA

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

Cost
AED 35,000 to AED 100,000+
Visas
Depends on facility
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+
Visas
0 to 6 visas
Setup
2 to 7 working days

UAE / Dubai

Meydan Free Zone

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

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

Business setup services

Formation, visas, tax, banking, and compliance

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Modern GCC free zone office

Services

Business setup services

Company Formation

Company Formation support for UAE and GCC investors, including jurisdiction comparison, documents, authority filing, and post-license activation.

Offshore Company Setup

Offshore Company Setup support for UAE and GCC investors, including jurisdiction comparison, documents, authority filing, and post-license activation.

Mainland Company Setup

Mainland Company Setup support for UAE and GCC investors, including jurisdiction comparison, documents, authority filing, and post-license activation.

Free Zone Company Setup

Free Zone Company Setup support for UAE and GCC investors, including jurisdiction comparison, documents, authority filing, and post-license activation.

Bank Account Opening

Bank Account Opening support for UAE and GCC investors, including jurisdiction comparison, documents, authority filing, and post-license activation.

VAT Registration

VAT Registration support for UAE and GCC investors, including jurisdiction comparison, documents, authority filing, and post-license activation.

Why GCC free zones

Built for international ownership and regional trade

Foreign ownership options

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Sector clusters

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Airport and port access

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Investor visa routes

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Tax planning options

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Fast digital setup

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Clear comparison tables helped us shortlist Dubai, Sharjah, and Oman options.
The WhatsApp inquiry path made the lead flow simple on mobile.
The country pages gave us a clean starting point for GCC expansion.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The best option depends on country, activity, visa needs, office substance, banking, and budget.

Articles

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Best Free Zones in UAE

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Cheapest Free Zones in GCC

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How to Start Business in Dubai

A practical 2026 guide to How to Start Business in Dubai, covering setup route, cost drivers, documents, visas, banking readiness, tax points, and jurisdiction comparison.

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UAE Corporate Tax Guide

Understand UAE free zone tax planning for 2026, including corporate tax status, substance, qualifying income checks, records, and renewal compliance.

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GCC Business Setup Guide

A practical 2026 guide to GCC Business Setup Guide, covering setup route, cost drivers, documents, visas, banking readiness, tax points, and jurisdiction comparison.

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Free Zone vs Mainland

A practical 2026 guide to Free Zone vs Mainland, covering setup route, cost drivers, documents, visas, banking readiness, tax points, and jurisdiction comparison.

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