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Start a Freelancing Business in UAE
Find the perfect free zone for your Freelancing business. Compare costs, visa options, and setup timelines across 6+ jurisdictions.
Compare Zones for FreelancingAED
License Cost Range
AED 5,750 – 25,000
~$1,566 – $6,807
Available Zones
6+ options
Setup Time
2 – 15 days
Regulatory
No special approval
Best Free Zones for Freelancing
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IFZA (International Free Zone Authority)
Dubai
License fromAED 5,750
Visa quotaUp to 15
Setup time1–5 days
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Shams (Sharjah Media City)
Sharjah
License fromAED 5,750
Visa quotaUp to 6
Setup time1–3 days
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Ajman Media City
Ajman
License fromAED 5,750
Visa quotaUp to 6
Setup time1–3 days
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Fujairah Creative City
Fujairah
License fromAED 5,750
Visa quotaUp to 6
Setup time1–3 days
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Dubai Production City (IMPZ)
Dubai
License fromAED 12,000
Visa quotaUp to 50
Setup time5–15 days
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twofour54
Abu Dhabi
License fromAED 13,500
Visa quotaUp to 100
Setup time5–15 days
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Related Business Activities
Digital Marketing — from AED 5,750Film & Video Production — from AED 10,000Publishing — from AED 8,000Graphic Design — from AED 5,750Freelance Permit - Media — from AED 5,750Freelance Permit - Design — from AED 5,750
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