Free Zone Dubai
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
The Middle East's premier financial hub with its own independent regulatory framework, courts, and common law jurisdiction (based on English common law). DIFC hosts over 4,000 companies ranging from global banks to fintech start-ups.
AED
License Cost
AED 30,000 – AED 150,000
~$8,169 – ~$40,844
Visa Quota
1 – 500
Setup Time
10 – 30 days
Foreign Ownership
100%
Key Features
Foreign Ownership100%
Profit Repatriation100%
Customs Duty ExemptYes
Designated Zone (VAT)No
Min Capital RequiredAED 50,000
Office Options
Virtual
Flexi Desk
Physical
Warehouse
Key Sectors
financial servicesfintechbankinginsuranceasset managementlegal servicesventure capital
Special Features
- Independent common law jurisdiction (DIFC Courts)
- DFSA regulated (Dubai Financial Services Authority)
- Innovation Hub and fintech accelerator
- DIFC Innovation Licence from AED 1,500 for qualifying start-ups
- Gate Avenue retail and dining district
- World-class arbitration centre (DIFC-LCIA)
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- Type
- Free Zone
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Setup Time
- 10–30 days
- License Cost
- AED 30,000 – AED 150,000
- Visa Quota
- Up to 500