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Free-trade zones in Dubai, (FTZs) are special economic zones set up with the objective of offering tax concessions and customs duty benefits to expatriate investors. There are 26 Free Zones operating in Dubai. FTZs in Dubai and the UAE are governed pursuant to a special framework of rules and regulations. A Free Zone Authority offers business ...
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 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.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is the flagship free zone of DP World, and is an integral part of DP World UAE's integrated business hub. Created under a Ruler's Decree, Jafza commenced operations in 1985 with 19 companies offering standard size office units and warehouses to provide ready-built facilities to customers. [ 1 ]
DAFZ was established in 1996. It came into being as a part of the Dubai government's strategic plan to make Dubai an investment-driven economy. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing and pioneering free zones in the region, contributing to around 4.7 percent of Dubai's gross domestic product) It allows international investors a completely duty-free business setup and execution of services ...
DIFC is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, an independent regulator exclusive to the zone, and by its own court system, DIFC Courts, separate from the Emirate of Dubai's legal system and that of the federal government of the UAE. [3] DIFC follows the common law framework and operates in English. [4]
Pages in category "Free-trade zones of the United Arab Emirates" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
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 ...