Fit
Compare free zones by business activity, facilities and total cost. MNK helps you choose a route that supports how your company will work after the licence is issued.
COMPAREFree zones are not
Free zones are not
interchangeable.
60-second briefGive us the four things
Give us the four things
that shape the setup.
No long form. Choose what you know and we’ll open WhatsApp with a structured brief you can edit before sending.
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Choose for fit, then compare the price
A free zone company is established under the selected zone’s rules. Free zones differ in their permitted activities, legal forms, facilities and visa arrangements. Access to mainland markets can require additional permissions or an appropriate licensed structure.
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Explore free zone options
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IFZA
A Dubai free zone option for entrepreneurs comparing business licensing and support services. Start by matching the permitted activity and visa requirements to your operating plan.
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Meydan Free Zone
Explore a Dubai free zone setup with a focus on your activity, ownership and operating needs. MNK helps organise the comparison and clarify what the selected package covers.
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DMCC
Consider DMCC for a Dubai business base in the JLT and Uptown Dubai area. Compare the activity, premises and membership requirements with your longer-term plans.
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SPC Free Zone
Explore Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone for a business licence aligned with your activity and growth plans. MNK helps compare the available options and clarify visa and workspace requirements.
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RAKEZ
Compare a Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone setup for your business. RAKEZ provides a range of licensing and facility options for businesses at different stages.
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Dubai South
Assess a Dubai South free zone company with a plan suited to your business activity and premises. MNK can help organise the licensing questions and required documents.
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Ajman Free Zone
Explore Ajman Free Zone company formation with a clear view of your activity, workspace and visa needs. MNK helps organise the application plan and itemised quotation.
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Tax treatment needs a separate assessment
A free zone licence does not automatically make all income tax-free. The qualifying free zone regime has conditions that must be met and maintained. Include a tax review and ongoing record keeping in the setup plan.
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Know what your quote includes
A starting licence price is only one part of a business setup budget. Ask for a written scope covering the authority fees, workspace, immigration file, visa processing and MNK service fee relevant to your application. Confirm renewal costs as well as the first year.
Fees and processing times depend on the activity, owners, premises, visa requirements and approvals. Bank accounts and visas remain subject to the relevant institution’s decision. Request a current, itemised quotation before making a commitment.
FAQQuestions founders
Questions founders
actually ask.
Can I complete the setup remotely?+
Some application stages can be handled remotely. Identity checks, document signing, medical screening, biometrics or bank onboarding may still require your presence. We will explain the requirements for the route you select.
Does a licence include a residence visa?+
A licence and a residence visa are separate. A package may include visa eligibility, an allocation or some processing charges. Check the exact inclusions and the applicant’s eligibility in the written quotation.
Will a corporate bank account be guaranteed?+
No. Banks carry out their own customer and business checks. MNK can help prepare the application and supporting documents, but the bank controls approval, account terms and timing.
Primary sourcesCheck the authority,
Check the authority,
not the rumour.
We use official guidance to frame the conversation. Requirements, fees and approval conditions can change, so confirm the current authority position for your activity before filing.
Next step
Make the next decision with the full picture.
Share your activity, ownership, visa needs and target timeline. MNK can compare the route and prepare a current itemised scope.