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UAE Free Zones Compared

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A direct comparison of the UAE's seven most-used free zones — from DMCC's commodities cluster to ADGM's English common-law financial centre. Speciality, regulator, cost tier, and when to use each, plus how free zones now sit alongside the post-2021 mainland 100% ownership reform.
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IFZA Dubai Free Zone

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The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is Dubai's budget-friendly free zone, headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis. It is built around a broker-distributed model, issues licences in 48-72 hours, and is the cheapest entry point among the major Dubai free zones for solo founders, consultants, and freelancers.
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