A Free Zone Company is more expensive than an Offshore Company and it typically takes 1 to 4 weeks to establish. However, it is an onshore company (with some offshore characteristics). This type of company is ideal for market entry because it will give you the physical presence in the UAE through office space and visas without the need for a local sponsor. A Free Zone Company has offshore characteristics in the sense that all business needs to be carried out offshore/internationally or within the Free Zone itself.