Dubaienjoys an ideal geographical location to emerge as a popular distribution and commercial hub of the Middle-East. It has developed a market that is easily accessible by many countries due to its strategic location.

From the closer GCC countries to the MENA region, from Indian sub-continent to the South Asia and from CIS Republics to South Africa , Dubai is the ideal distribution and commercial hub.

Almost 20 years ago, an overall plan was introduced to reduce Dubai ’s economic dependence on oil. This resulted in the establishment of free zones in Dubai ; thereby making the advantage of its geographical location has become an invaluable asset today. The free zones in this emirate are now home to more than 5000 companies. They attract considerable foreign investment in the private sector and the total investment is now estimated to be more than $4000 million.

Incentives Offered by Dubai Free Zones

• 100% foreign ownership
• 100% tax free operations
• Complete repatriation of capital and profits
• Complete exemption of corporate taxes for 15 years renewable for another 15 years
• Special customs exemption
• No personal income tax
• Long-term lease
• Single window for government services
• Fast track visa services
• Assistance with labor recruitment
• Additional support services such as sponsorship and housing
• Partners can avail of easy company incorporation

There are 24 free zones in Dubai . At present, there are 8 active free zones while 16 are under establishment in Dubai .

The successfully active free zones in Dubai are:

• Jebel Ali Free Zone
• Dubai Internet City FZ
• Dubai Media City FZ
• Knowledge Village FZ
• Dubai Airport FZ
• Dubai Gold and Diamond Park
• Dubai Cars and Automotive Zone
• Dubai Metals and Commodities FZ

The free zones under establishment in Dubai are:

• Dubai Silicon Oasis FZ
• Dubai Maritime City FZ
• Dubai Aid City FZ
• Dubai Carpet Free Zone
• Dubai Auto Parts City FZ
• Heavy Equipments and Trucks FZ
• Dubai Flower Center FZ
• Dubai Health Care City FZ
• Dubai Textile Village FZ
• International Media Production Zone
• Dubai Dragon Mart FZ
• Dubai Logistics City FZ
• Dubai International Arbitration Center
• Techno Park Dubai
• Dubai Industrial City
• Dubai Outsource Free Zone