freezone setup

Freezone businesses are ideal for companies focused on international trade, consulting, IT services, media, and more. However, they are generally limited to operating within the freezone or internationally, and may require additional licensing to trade within the UAE mainland.

What you’ll get

  • Business activities

    Get to choose from 3 business activities and combine trading and professional services in one trade license.

  • Residency visa

    Flexible options from 0 - 6 visa on a single trade license in a free zone company.

  • Virtual Office

    Get a registered address for mailers and bank account opening with a virtual lease agreement.

  • VIP Medical

    YKT's setup includes VIP medical facility for a fast track assistance with medical test.

  • Emirates ID

    Get priority access for biometric at some of the most central locations in Dubai.

  • Banking support

    Get help in setting up your business bank account with some of the leading banks in the UAE.

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Frequently asked questions

  • No freezones allow you to setup and own 100% of the business.

  • From 1st June 2023, corporate tax was introduced in UAE, under which only certain freezones are tax exempt.

  • UAE charges 9% corporate tax on business turnover exceeding AED 3 million or USD 875,000. All businesses with a turnover below AED 3 million are currently exempt from corporate tax.

  • Freezones usually take between 3 - 10 days for the business setup.

  • Yes you can open a company in the freezone without visiting the UAE.

  • For setting up a business bank account in UAE, it is mandatory for atleast 1 person to have a valid residency and will have to make 1 trip to Dubai in order to complete the residency formalities.