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GrowBox · Free Zone Business Setup
Free zone company formation in the UAE.
Choose for the way you work.
Compare UAE free zones around your activity, customers, workspace and visa needs. GrowBox helps you assess the package beyond its headline price and coordinate the registration requirements for the selected authority.
A free initial conversation. Scope and fees agreed before paid work begins.
UnderstandStart with your requirements
CompareReview the practical options
Move forwardAgree a clear plan and scope
A practical approach
Free Zone Business Setup.
Built around your needs.
Free zones offer different activity lists, facilities, legal structures and package conditions. The right choice depends on how you will operate today and what you may need later. We help you compare relevant options, understand ongoing costs and check the practical fit before submitting an application.
A defined scope
Understand the services, documents, responsibilities and costs before proceeding. We identify third-party decisions and separate optional support from the core engagement.
Clear next steps
Receive a practical checklist and a point of contact for the agreed work. We explain outstanding requirements so you can see what is ready and what needs attention.
Explore the support
From first questions
to the next step.
Explore the areas we can discuss for free zone business setup. Your engagement can focus on one requirement or combine the relevant services in an agreed scope.
Free zone comparison
Build a shortlist based on your actual business activity, operating location and customer markets. Compare the authority requirements alongside the package costs.
- Activity and market requirements
- Suitable free zone options
- Setup and renewal cost comparison
Licence and activity selection
Check permitted activities and combinations so your proposed licence describes the work you intend to perform.
- Service, trading and other categories
- Activity compatibility checks
- External approval dependencies
Shareholders and incorporation
Prepare the ownership and company information required for the chosen legal form. Complete engagement KYC and the authority’s document checklist.
- Individual or corporate shareholders
- Ownership and beneficial-owner details
- Incorporation document preparation
Workspace and visa planning
Compare flexi-desk, shared and dedicated premises where offered. Review how the package supports your actual workspace and immigration needs.
- Facility suitability
- Visa allocation and separate charges
- Team and operating-space needs
Registration coordination
Coordinate the trade name, applications and supporting documents with the selected free zone. Track outstanding requirements through to handover.
- Name and initial application support
- Document and payment coordination
- Licence and company document handover
Post-setup readiness
Plan the next steps for banking, bookkeeping and compliance rather than treating licence issuance as the end of setup.
- Bank application preparation
- Accounting and tax review
- Renewal dates and ongoing obligations
Make an informed decision
Look beyond the headline package
Free zone tax treatment is not an automatic exemption. A preferential Corporate Tax rate depends on meeting the relevant conditions and the nature of income. Customer access, mainland operations, visa allocation and workspace rules also need a specific review. Your proposal separates inclusions, government fees and recurring commitments.
Federal Tax Authority Corporate Tax guidance ↗Talk through your options →
What your proposal will explain
- The agreed services and intended deliverables
- Information and approvals needed from you
- Relevant third-party requirements and dependencies
- Fees, exclusions and any recurring commitments
- Indicative timing and how progress will be communicated
We agree the approach before paid work starts. If requirements change, the scope and next steps are reviewed with you.
How we work
A clear process.
From conversation
to action.
Your free initial consultation gives us a starting point. We confirm the information needed, define the support and agree a practical plan for the work.
01
Understand your requirements
Discuss your goals, current position, budget and target dates. Identify the details needed to assess the appropriate options.
02
Review information and agree the scope
Review the relevant records and complete engagement KYC where required. Confirm responsibilities, deliverables, dependencies and fees.
03
Coordinate the agreed work
Prepare the agreed outputs or applications, organise the supporting information and follow up on outstanding requirements with the appropriate parties.
04
Handover and plan the next steps
Explain the outcome, remaining actions and any ongoing responsibilities. Agree further support separately where it is needed.
Get prepared
What to have ready.
For your initial enquiry, share an overview of the requirement. After the scope is agreed, we confirm the detailed documents and an appropriate way to share them.
Mention any approaching deadline and let us know what information is already available. This helps us identify dependencies early and keep the next steps realistic.
- Business activities and intended customer markets
- Shareholder and manager details
- Corporate shareholder documents where relevant
- Preferred location and workspace needs
- Number of visas and planned team size
- Budget, target timeline and renewal expectations
Your questions answered
Free Zone Business Setup FAQs.
How do I choose a free zone?
Start with the activity, customers, space and visas the business needs. We compare authorities and packages against those requirements, including renewal charges and any restrictions that affect your operating model.
Are all free zone licences the same?
No. Each authority has its own activity lists, processes and package terms. Facilities, legal forms, visa arrangements and approvals can differ. A licence suitable for one business may not suit another.
Can I have full foreign ownership?
Free zone structures commonly allow full foreign ownership. We confirm the selected authority’s legal form, activity conditions and documentation requirements for your individual or corporate shareholders.
Is corporate tax always zero?
No. Free zone status alone does not guarantee a zero rate. The applicable treatment depends on the statutory conditions and income. We help identify when a separate tax assessment and registration or filing support are needed.
Can the company work with mainland customers?
The proposed transactions and operating arrangements need to be reviewed against the applicable licensing rules. We assess your customer markets and explain any additional permissions or structure required for the intended activities.
Does the package include a lifetime visa?
No lifetime visa promise is made here. Immigration permissions have their own eligibility, validity, renewal requirements and fees. We confirm the available route and actual package inclusions before you commit.
Can I start without a dedicated office?
Some authorities offer flexi-desk or shared facilities for eligible businesses. Suitability depends on the activity and visa needs. We confirm both licensing fit and whether the workspace supports your actual operations.
What is included in the quotation?
The written scope identifies the licence and registration services, facilities, visa items if requested, exclusions and expected recurring charges. The initial consultation is free; paid work begins only after the scope and fees are agreed.
Start with a conversation
Let’s discuss
free zone business setup.
Tell us what you need and the GrowBox team will contact you to discuss the requirements and next steps. Your initial consultation is free.
- Describe the service or support you need
- Share your preferred timeline and budget, if known
- Mention the questions you would like us to answer
Prefer to call?
+971 58 573 5553
ask@growbox.ae
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