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Best Freezones in United Arab Emirates

Compare all 4 freezones by cost, visa quota, and setup time. Updated Jun 2026.

SHAMS

License/year $1,850
Registration (one-time) $800
Visa quota 2 visas
Setup time 1 week
Estimated first year total
~$4,750
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IFZA

License/year $2,800
Registration (one-time) $1,500
Visa quota 3 visas
Setup time 1-2 weeks
Estimated first year total
~$7,100
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DMCC

All Activities
License/year $3,800
Registration (one-time) $1,800
Visa quota 3 visas
Setup time 2-3 weeks
Estimated first year total
~$9,200
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DIFC

License/year $8,500
Registration (one-time) $4,000
Visa quota 5 visas
Setup time 3-4 weeks
Estimated first year total
~$20,000
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Freezone License/yr Registration Visa Fee Flexi Office Visas Setup Time Year 1 Total
SHAMS $1,850 $800 $900 $1,200 2 1 week $4,750
IFZA $2,800 $1,500 $1,000 $1,800 3 1-2 weeks $7,100
DMCC $3,800 $1,800 $1,200 $2,400 3 2-3 weeks $9,200
DIFC $8,500 $4,000 $1,500 $6,000 5 3-4 weeks $20,000

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