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All the information you need to start your new business in Dubai.
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Foreign ownership
Both mainland and free zone companies can be 100% owned by non-Emirati investors – but mainland companies operating in strategically significant sectors cannot have 100% foreign ownership.
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Free zone tax
Free zone companies are exempt from the UAE's 5% VAT and 9% Corporate Tax.
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Mainland licence types
Choose from a range of licence types – including a Dual Licence, which allows companies in certain free zones to operate in the mainland as well.
