Dubai & UAE Free Zone Business Setup Guide: JAFZA, DMCC & Mainland Trade Corridors
Author: VelloxBiz International Trade Desk | Published by: VelloxBiz Editorial Desk | 1 min read
Dubai serves as the premier commercial bridge linking South Asian manufacturers with Middle Eastern, African, and European distribution networks. Understanding the distinction between UAE Free Zones and Mainland Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) licenses is essential for foreign investors.
1. Top UAE Free Zones by Industry Sector
- Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA): Directly connected to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport, JAFZA is ideal for heavy manufacturing, chemical processing, automotive spare parts, and multi-country container consolidation.
- Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC): Ranked the world's leading free zone for commodities trade, precious metals, energy, agricultural exports, and fintech enterprises.
- Dubai Internet City (DIC) & DIFC: The regional headquarters for SaaS companies, enterprise cloud providers, venture capital funds, and financial institutions.
2. Tax & Customs Advantages
Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying international and free-zone-to-free-zone income, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, and zero customs duties on goods imported into the free zone for re-export.
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Written By: VelloxBiz Trade Desk
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