Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone or Dubai mainland
Compare Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone with Dubai mainland for the same activity, facilities and visa needs. The mainland figure is an official licence estimate, so it sits beside the free-zone package in the table but is never ranked against it.
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Answer for the default situation: one visa, selling abroad or in free zones. Change an answer above to update it.
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The published figures do not yet support a like-for-like call between Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone and Dubai Mainland; decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
Side by side
Package figures cover their stated inclusions only. Activity eligibility, the full first-year cost and renewal still need confirmation for your case.
| Metric | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade ZoneFree zone | Dubai MainlandMainland |
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| From, one visa | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone AED 12,500 12 months · published package | Dubai Mainland Priced by owners, not visas Visa costs are separate |
| Lowest package price | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone AED 5,500 12 months · published package | Dubai Mainland AED 14,000 Licence only · plus 5% of rent |
| Licence issued in | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone 1–2 calendar days The authority states company incorporation normally takes one to two days. | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Residency visa in | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Not published: Not published | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone AED 5,500 | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Licence types | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Commercial, Professional, Industrial | Dubai Mainland Commercial, Professional, Industrial |
| Facility options | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Flexi desk, Office, Warehouse | Dubai Mainland Confirm the premises are suitable for the exact activity before signing a lease or paying for fit-out. Ejari registration alone does not establish activity approval. 2 moreShow less
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| Visa options | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Not published: Not published | Dubai Mainland Visa eligibility, quota, documents and fees have not been verified for your scenario; confirm separately from company licensing. |
| Remote paperwork | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Yes | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Activity guides catalogued | Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Not published: Not published | Dubai Mainland 2,327 |
| Next step | Explore Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone | Start with Dubai Mainland |
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FAQ
Can a free-zone package be set against the mainland licence estimate?
The mainland column shows the official licence estimate, which excludes rent, visas and approvals, so it is never ranked against a free-zone package. Confirm the activity, premises and visa plan to get a like-for-like quote.
Which costs less on published figures, Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone or Dubai Mainland?
The published figures do not yet support a like-for-like call between Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone and Dubai Mainland; decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
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