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Starting a business in a free zone (UAE government portal)

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The UAE government's own page on setting up in a free zone: choosing the legal entity, the trade name, and links to each free zone authority, including DMCC's online setup and Dubai's free zones comparison.

  • Not every free zone registers every type of company, so check with the zone before you choose.
  • Each free zone authority licenses its own companies; compare zones on the activity you need.
  • Invest in Dubai and DMCC's wizard give an idea of setup costs.

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  1. How do I start a business in Dubai from India?

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