Free zones

52 free zones across the seven emirates

VAT and corporate tax are federal; there are no per-emirate rates. What differs: the authority, audit requirements, VAT designated zone status and local deadlines. Every entry has a source and a verification date. Uncertain facts are marked.

Ajman Free Zone

Ajman · Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA)
generalVAT designated zoneAnnual audit required

Established 1988 next to Ajman Port; audited statements within four months of year end

Licences: Commercial, General Trading, E-commerce, Service, Industrial, Pioneer, Freelancer · verified 2026-09-23

Ajman Media City Free Zone

Ajman · Ajman Media City Free Zone Authority
mediaAudit: verification required

Established 2018; sources conflict on whether an audit is needed at renewal

Licences: Service, Trading, E-commerce, Industrial, Holding, Freelancer Permit · verified 2026-09-23

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ)

Ajman · Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone Authority
generalAudit: verification required

Low-cost zone with remote setup; audit rule not published

Licences: Unified Licence (up to 10 activities) · verified 2026-09-23

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Free up to the draft. You pay only for the tax agent's review.