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A practical guide to company formation in the UAE, covering mainland and free zone options, ownership, licensing, visas, banking, taxation, costs and ongoing compliance.

The Dubai International Financial Centre, or DIFC, and the Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, are the UAE’s two principal financial free zones. Both provide internationally oriented legal, regulatory and commercial environments for financial institutions, investment firms, asset managers, FinTech businesses, professional-service providers, holding structures and other qualifying companies. They should not, however, be treated as interchangeable jurisdictions. DIFC is located i

A practical guide to foreign investment in UAE, covering ownership rules, licensing, tax, regulated activities and market-entry planning.

Innovation City is Ras Al Khaimah’s specialised free zone for technology, digital business, and innovation-driven companies. It supports founders and established businesses operating in sectors such as artificial intelligence, Web3, blockchain, gaming, robotics, HealthTech, and other emerging technologies. The free zone was originally established as Ras Al Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis under Law No. 2 of 2023. In September 2025, Law No. 4 of 2025 officially changed its name t