Compare the routes
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IFZA or Ajman Free Zone
Dubai Setup Index handles setup in both jurisdictions. The real question is whether a Dubai licence address is worth the package difference, and how much time you can spend in the country.- IFZA
- AED 12,900
- Ajman Free Zone
- AED 5,555
Free zone or Dubai mainland
Free zones are faster and cheaper but limit how you sell inside the UAE. Dubai mainland under DET buys onshore trading rights and asks for registered premises in return.- IFZA
- AED 12,900
- Ajman Free Zone
- AED 5,555
- Dubai Mainland
- AED 14,000
IFZA or Dubai mainland
Both put a Dubai address on the licence. The split is onshore trading rights and registered premises against free-zone speed and a lighter facility commitment.- IFZA
- AED 12,900
- Dubai Mainland
- AED 14,000
Ajman Free Zone or Dubai mainland
The widest gap in this directory: the lowest-cost free-zone lane against the onshore Dubai route. Address, trading rights and premises all differ.- Ajman Free Zone
- AED 5,555
- Dubai Mainland
- AED 14,000
Starting price with no visa. Each comparison shows when its figures were last updated.
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