Connections Dubai
Where right consultation leads to right decisions
Option 1
- Local Business Integration
- Nationwide Market Access
- Emirati Partnership Opportunities
- Physical Retail Establishment
- Local Supply Chain Access
- In-Country Networking Events
Option 2
- Duty-Free International Trade
- Specialized Industry Zones
- Foreign Ownership Advantage
- Tax Incentives Availability
- Flexible Company Setup
- Logistics and Distribution Hubs
Option 3
- International Holding Platform
- Asset Protection Solutions
- Financial Privacy Benefits
- Tax Optimization Potential
- Offshore Banking Access
- Risk Diversification Opportunities
Compare and Visualize
the best option for you.
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Business Setup |
Mainland |
Freezone |
Ofshore |
Specialized |
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Ownership |
Requires a local UAE partner with 51% ownership. |
Allows 100% foreign ownership. |
Offers complete foreign ownership. |
Varies by zone; often allows 100% foreign ownership. |
|
Business Activities |
Ideal for local trade and services. |
Suitable for international trade, manufacturing, and services. |
Typically used for asset holding and international trade. |
Tailored to specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, technology). |
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Taxation |
Subject to corporate and personal income taxes. |
Often offers tax exemptions for a specified period. |
Provides tax benefits, including exemption from local taxes. |
Varies by zone; may offer tax incentives. |
|
Customs Duties |
Subject to UAE customs duties. |
Exempt from UAE customs duties within the free zone. |
Not applicable as offshore entities cannot conduct local trade. |
Varies by zone; may offer customs duty exemptions. |
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Location Restrictions |
Can operate anywhere in the UAE. |
Limited to the respective free zone's geographic area. |
No physical presence allowed in the UAE. |
Restricted to the designated zone. |
|
Setup Time |
Longer setup process, subject to government approvals. |
Faster setup, typically within days to a few weeks. |
Quick and straightforward registration process. |
Setup times vary by zone. |
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Regulatory Compliance |
Subject to UAE commercial laws and regulations. |
Governed by free zone authority regulations. |
Governed by offshore company regulations. |
Adhere to specific zone regulations. |
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Local Sponsorship |
Requires a local UAE partner as a sponsor. |
No local sponsor required. |
No local sponsor required. |
Varies by zone; some may not require local sponsorship. |
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Access to Local Market |
Can trade with the local UAE market. |
Limited access to the local market, with some restrictions. |
Not intended for local market access. |
May have specific market access rules. |
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Industry Focus |
General business activities. |
Diverse industries, often including trade, logistics, and manufacturing. |
Asset protection and international trade. |
Tailored to specific industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, technology). |
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