List of free-trade zones in the United Arab Emirates

List of free-trade zones in the United Arab Emirates
Free-trade zones in the United Arab Emirates are areas that have a special tax, customs and import regime, and are governed by their own framework of regulations (with the exception of UAE criminal law).
Background
The UAE has a number of free zones across Dubai, 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:
100% foreign ownership of the enterprise
100% import and export tax exemptions
100% repatriation of capital and profits
Corporate tax exemptions for up to 50 years
No personal income taxes
Assistance with labor recruitment, and additional support services, such as sponsorship and housing.
Each Free Zone is designed around one or more strict industry categories. An independent Free Zone Authority (FZA) governs each free zone, and is the agency responsible for issuing FTZ operating licenses and assisting companies with establishing their business in the FTZ. Each free zone has its own specific requirements regarding minimum capital requirements, office or warehouse space and permitted activities; with each possessing the relevant licenses and adequate legislation to enable their dedicated industry to flourish.
Investors can either register a new company in the form of a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) or simply establish a branch or representative office of their existing or parent company based within the UAE or abroad. An FZE is a limited liability company governed by the rules and regulations of the Free Zone in which it is established. Except for acquiring nationality in the UAE, the provisions of the Commercial Companies Law (CCL) do not apply to FZEs, provided that the Free Zones have special provisions regulating such companies.
There are a few Free Zones in UAE that offer Dual Business License for investors. It is expected to allow them to do business in the Free Zone as well as in the mainland of UAE using the same business license. For Example, Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free Zone offers a Dual License for the investors enabling them to easily offer services in the mainland and Free Zone together.
Free zones
There are 46 Free Zones operating in UAE.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Khalifa Industrial Zone
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi
Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones / ZonesCorp
Masdar City Free Zone
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Dubai
Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai Auto ZZone
Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park (DuBiotech)
Dubai Car and Automotive City Free Zone (DUCAMZ)
Dubai Design District
Dubai Flower Center
Dubai Gold and Diamond Park
Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai Industrial City (DIC)
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai Internet City (DIC)
Dubai Knowledge Village
Dubai Logistics City
Dubai Media City
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Dubai Outsource Zone
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Science Park
Dubai Techno Park
Dubai Textile Village
Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone
International Media Production Zone
International Humanitarian City
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Jumeirah Lakes Towers Free Zone
Dubai South or DWC
Dubai Production City
Meydan Free zone
DUQE Free zone
Sharjah
Hamriyah Free Zone
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
U.S.A. Regional Trade Center (USARTC) Free Zone
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams)
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone)
Ajman
Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Media City Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
RAK Maritime City Free Zone Authority (RMCFZA)
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone
Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone
Fujairah
Fujairah Free Zone
Fujairah Creative City
Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ)
Free zones under construction
Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Carpet Free Zone
Dubai Auto Parts City
Heavy Equipment and Trucks Zone
Mohammad Bin Rashid Technology Park
Dubai International Arbitration Center
See also
Free economic zone
List of free-trade zones in Dubai
List of company registers
List of offshore financial centres
List of financial districts
References
Economy of the United Arab Emirates-related lists
Geography of the United Arab Emirates
Neighbourhoods in the United Arab Emirates
Lists of companies of the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates geography-related lists