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Start a Manufacturing Business in UAE
Find the perfect free zone for your Manufacturing business. Compare costs, visa options, and setup timelines across 6+ jurisdictions.
Compare Zones for ManufacturingAED
License Cost Range
AED 15,000 – 60,000
~$4,084 – $16,338
Available Zones
6+ options
Setup Time
2 – 15 days
Regulatory
No special approval
Best Free Zones for Manufacturing
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Ajman Free Zone
Ajman
License fromAED 5,750
Visa quotaUp to 20
Setup time1–5 days
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RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone)
Ras Al Khaimah
License fromAED 7,500
Visa quotaUp to 50
Setup time2–7 days
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Dubai South Free Zone
Dubai
License fromAED 9,500
Visa quotaUp to 100
Setup time2–10 days
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Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)
Abu Dhabi
License fromAED 10,000
Visa quotaUp to 500
Setup time5–20 days
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Hamriyah Free Zone
Sharjah
License fromAED 10,000
Visa quotaUp to 200
Setup time5–15 days
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SAIF Zone (Sharjah Airport International Free Zone)
Sharjah
License fromAED 11,000
Visa quotaUp to 50
Setup time3–10 days
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Related Business Activities
Light Manufacturing — from AED 15,000Food Manufacturing — from AED 20,000Packaging — from AED 15,000
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