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The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is one of the most cost-effective and fastest-growing free trade zone in Dubai. This freezone was founded in Fujairah Emirate and has moved to Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), Dubai. [6] Meydan Free Zone is the one of the most thriving commercial free zones in the UAE and offers over 1500 activities under ...
The UAE has a number of free zones across Dubai, [1] Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm al-Quwain. Free zones may be broadly categorized as seaport free zones, airport free zones, and mainland free zones. Free-trade zone exemptions are: [2] 100% foreign ownership of the enterprise
The Dubai Development Authority (DDA) (Arabic: سلطة دبي للتطوير), formally known as the Dubai Creative Clusters Authority and Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority, [1] [2] is a Dubai government authority that oversees the development, control, municipal, economic, and immigration functions across select free zone clusters and other communities by various master ...
Some of the benefits of setting up business in UAE Free Zones are: No Corporate Tax, 100% exemption [18] provided that business done between the free zone company and any mainland companies are under 375,000 AED a year. [19] 100% ownership of business; Bank accounts can be opened in a business's name; Reasonable renewal fees
The establishment of designated freezones in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) traces its roots to the nation's strategic vision for economic diversification.In the late 20th century, recognizing the need to reduce reliance on oil revenue, the UAE embarked on a deliberate initiative to create economic zones that would attract foreign investment, promote international trade, and foster innovation.
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is a commodities exchange and free-trade zone in the United Arab Emirates. It is located in the Jumeirah Lake Towers district of Dubai . The DMCC was created in 2002 and deals in four main sectors: precious commodities (e.g., gold, diamonds); energy; steel and metals and agricultural commodities (e.g ...
The free zone provides a tax-free environment, 100% foreign ownership, fast-track visas, freedom to source labour and materials globally, and ongoing business support services. [1] RAK FTZ provides these incentives at lower cost than free zones in other emirates. [2] [3] RAK FTZ was established in May 2000 by an Emiri Decree.
Terms include free port (porto Franco), free zone (zona franca), bonded area (US: foreign-trade zone), free economic zone, free-trade zone, export processing zone and maquiladora. Most commonly a free port is a special customs area or small customs territory with generally less strict customs regulations (or no customs duties or controls for ...