Jurisdictions
UAQ Free Zone
One of the UAE's oldest free zones (established 1988) and among the most competitively priced all-inclusive options in the country.
- Price
- from AED 5,500/year · Best for: trading, consulting, services and e-commerce with no physical warehousing need
Fit
- Yes, if: you want the lowest all-in first-year cost for a digital, online or service-based business with no practical need for proximity to Dubai
- Not the best fit, if: your business needs frequent in-person client meetings in Dubai, or industrial/warehouse premises
Activities
Trading, consulting, services and e-commerce licences. The authority handles government interactions in Arabic on the licensee's behalf, useful for businesses without Arabic-speaking staff.
Final price depends on activity, structure and visa quota — request a fixed quote.
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Frequently asked questions
About 50km, roughly 45 minutes from Dubai Marina.
No, for digital, online or service-based operations, the distance carries no practical commercial impact.
It's among the cheapest — competitive with Ajman and Sharjah budget zones; A&D compares current pricing across all three before recommending one.
Yes, visa eligibility works the same way as other UAE free zones, package-dependent.
Yes, general trading licences are available, though without the port infrastructure that RAKEZ or JAFZA offer.
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