Why Dubai
- Family offices
  The region’s largest hub for private wealth and business
  Headquarters
  Dubai: your preferred global arena for business
  Manufacturers
  Be a part of building Dubai's global industrial powerhouse
  Multinational corporations
  Attracting the world’s best MNCs and conglomerates
  VC and PE companies
  Catalysing venture capital and private equity growth
  D33 Agenda
  Dubai's Economic Agenda "D33" aims to double the size of Dubai's economy by 2033, making it one of the top 3 cities for living, investing, and working.
Industries
- Construction and real estate
  Find globally-renowned real estate investment markets
  Energy and cleantech
  Discover how Dubai prioritises green transformation
  Finance and wealth
  Dubai – a nexus of prosperity and innovation
  Food and agriculture
  A pivotal trade gateway between the east and west
  Retail and e-commerce
  A global destination for diverse goods and services
  Technology and ICT
  Learn how Dubai pushes the boundaries of innovation
  Trade and logistics
  A strategic gateway for busy commercial routes
  Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
  Explore world-class healthcare infrastructure
  Design, media and entertainment
  A trailblazer in the region’s booming creative industry
Setting up a business
- Company set-up options
  See a comparison of mainland and free-zone business options
  Mainland companies
  Details of setting up a mainland company in Dubai
  Free zone companies
  Learn about the benefits of Dubai's free zones
  Employees and administration
  Get your new Dubai business up and running
  Regulations, laws and tax
  Introduction to Dubai's rules and regulations
  Support for SMEs
  Funding and resources for start-ups and SMEs
  Support for manufacturers and exporters
  Find set-up resources and grow your global footprint from Dubai
  Business set-up services
  Access Dubai Government services for companies
  Dubai Unified Licence
  Find out all you need to know about the Dubai Unified Licence programme
Live and work
- Visas and entry
  Find visa requirements by country and trip type
  Work remotely
  One-year Dubai virtual working and residency programme
  Transport
  Getting to and around one of the most connected cities
  Practical information
  Helpful information and tips for your stay
  Accommodation
  A wide range of options for short and long term stays
- Work remotely from Dubai
Insights and resources
- Articles and guides
  Explore the latest articles and industry and market guides
  Annual FDI reports
  Find data on Dubai's previous FDI reports, detailed by year
Contact us
- General query
  Get in touch if you have a general question
  Open a business
  Get assistance in opening a business in Dubai
- Get in touch today

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Why Dubai
- Family offices
  The region’s largest hub for private wealth and business
  Headquarters
  Dubai: your preferred global arena for business
  Manufacturers
  Be a part of building Dubai's global industrial powerhouse
  Multinational corporations
  Attracting the world’s best MNCs and conglomerates
  VC and PE companies
  Catalysing venture capital and private equity growth
  D33 Agenda
  Dubai's Economic Agenda "D33" aims to double the size of Dubai's economy by 2033, making it one of the top 3 cities for living, investing, and working.
Industries
- Construction and real estate
  Find globally-renowned real estate investment markets
  Energy and cleantech
  Discover how Dubai prioritises green transformation
  Finance and wealth
  Dubai – a nexus of prosperity and innovation
  Food and agriculture
  A pivotal trade gateway between the east and west
  Retail and e-commerce
  A global destination for diverse goods and services
  Technology and ICT
  Learn how Dubai pushes the boundaries of innovation
  Trade and logistics
  A strategic gateway for busy commercial routes
  Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
  Explore world-class healthcare infrastructure
  Design, media and entertainment
  A trailblazer in the region’s booming creative industry
Setting up a business
- Company set-up options
  See a comparison of mainland and free-zone business options
  Mainland companies
  Details of setting up a mainland company in Dubai
  Free zone companies
  Learn about the benefits of Dubai's free zones
  Employees and administration
  Get your new Dubai business up and running
  Regulations, laws and tax
  Introduction to Dubai's rules and regulations
  Support for SMEs
  Funding and resources for start-ups and SMEs
  Support for manufacturers and exporters
  Find set-up resources and grow your global footprint from Dubai
  Business set-up services
  Access Dubai Government services for companies
  Dubai Unified Licence
  Find out all you need to know about the Dubai Unified Licence programme
Live and work
- Visas and entry
  Find visa requirements by country and trip type
  Work remotely
  One-year Dubai virtual working and residency programme
  Transport
  Getting to and around one of the most connected cities
  Practical information
  Helpful information and tips for your stay
  Accommodation
  A wide range of options for short and long term stays
- Work remotely from Dubai
Insights and resources
- Articles and guides
  Explore the latest articles and industry and market guides
  Annual FDI reports
  Find data on Dubai's previous FDI reports, detailed by year
Contact us
- General query
  Get in touch if you have a general question
  Open a business
  Get assistance in opening a business in Dubai
- Get in touch today

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How free zones can support your business

Mon, October 12, 2020

With tax incentives, full business ownership and specialist consultation, Dubai’s free zones offer a world-renowned model that is geared to help businesses grow.

Leading the region with free zones

The UAE has the most free zones of any Gulf state, and is one of the world's largest operators, along with India, the Philippines, Nigeria, and South America.