Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi or Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
Compare Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone on the same rows: starting packages at each visa count, licence and residency-visa timelines, renewal, facilities and remote paperwork. Every figure is read from the two guide pages.
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Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 3,050 lower with one visa (AED 9,450 against AED 12,500 for Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone).
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| Metric | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu DhabiFree zone | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade ZoneFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package Lowest | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone AED 12,500 12 months · published package |
| Lowest package price | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone AED 5,500 12 months · published package |
| Licence issued in | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi 24 hours The authority advertises free-zone company setup in 24 hours. | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone 1–2 calendar days The authority states company incorporation normally takes one to two days. |
| Residency visa in | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 5,000 | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone AED 5,500 |
| Licence types | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial, Logistics, Trading | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Commercial, Professional, Industrial |
| Facility options | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial plots, Warehouse, Office | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Flexi desk, Office, Warehouse |
| Visa options | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi No | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Yes |
| Activity guides catalogued | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Explore Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi | Explore Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone |
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Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi
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FAQ
How are the prices compared?
Only package prices at the same visa count and term are ranked against each other. A calculator output, a licence-only estimate or a product flagged as not like for like is shown in the table but never used to name a cheaper side.
Which costs less on published figures, Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi or Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone?
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 3,050 lower with one visa (AED 9,450 against AED 12,500 for Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone).
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