# Dubai Humanitarian

> Dubai Humanitarian publishes 4 current packages, the lowest without stated conditions at AED 20,800 for year 1, offers up to 2 visas in a published package and requires at least a flexi-desk (checked 2026-10-24).

Dubai Humanitarian is a specialised and logistics free zone in Dubai, licensed by Dubai Humanitarian Authority (statutory name: International Humanitarian City Authority, IHCA, under Dubai Law No. (1) of 2012), established in 2003.

- Emirate: Dubai
- Licensing authority: Dubai Humanitarian Authority (statutory name: International Humanitarian City Authority, IHCA, under Dubai Law No. (1) of 2012)
- Official website: https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/
- Also known as: Dubai Humanitarian (IHC)
- Last checked: 2026-10-24
- Page: https://freezoneguide.com/uae/dubai/ihc

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Solo, no visa (year 1): one founder, no residence visa, no office beyond a desk or virtual address, one activity | AED 20,800 (Commercial License - Business Centre Package (Commercial flexi-desk)) — Commercial License - Business Centre Package (Commercial flexi-desk): the smallest published package covers 2 visas |
| Founder + 1 visa (year 1): one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office | AED 20,800 (Commercial License - Business Centre Package (Commercial flexi-desk)) — Commercial License - Business Centre Package (Commercial flexi-desk): the smallest published package covers 2 visas |
| Team, 3 visas (year 1): three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office | Not published |
| Lowest package of any size, without stated conditions (year 1) | AED 20,800 (Commercial License - Business Centre Package (Commercial flexi-desk)) |
| Lowest licence fee | AED 5,000 |
| Largest visa quota in a package | 2 |
| Minimum office | Flexi-desk |
| Licence types | Trading, Services / consultancy, Other |
| Minimum share capital | AED 50,000 |
| Incorporation time (stated) | — |
| On the FTA VAT Designated Zone list | Yes |

## Packages

| Package | Year 1 | Renewal | Visa quota | Office | Includes | Excludes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Humanitarian (NPO) License - Business Centre Package | AED 11,250 | — | 2 | Flexi-desk | Dedicated hot desk; Smart printing; Shared pantry & meeting rooms; Eligible to apply for two Employment visas | Visa fees; VAT on lease |
| Humanitarian (NPO) License - Standard Office Package | AED 18,274 | — | 2 | Private office | Starting from 20 sqm private office; Free Wi-Fi & Utilities; Conference & meeting rooms; Eligible to apply for Two Employment visas (1 per 10 sqm) | Visa fees; VAT on lease |
| Commercial License - Business Centre Package (Commercial flexi-desk) | AED 20,800 | — | 2 | Flexi-desk | Dedicated hot desk; Smart printing & shared facilities; Eligible to apply for two Employment visas; 10-hour weekly minimum usage | Visa fees; VAT on lease |
| Commercial License - Standard Office Package | AED 32,064 | — | 2 | Private office | Starting from 20 sqm private office; Free Wi-Fi & Utilities; Eligible to apply for Two Employment visas (1 per 10 sqm); 24/7 security & access | Visa fees; VAT on lease |

## Identity and legal basis

- Official name (Arabic): دبي الإنسانية
- Former, merged or alternative names: Dubai Humanitarian (IHC)
- Licensing / regulating authority: Dubai Humanitarian Authority (statutory name: International Humanitarian City Authority, IHCA, under Dubai Law No. (1) of 2012)
- Parent group / government body: Government of Dubai (the Authority is a Dubai public corporation under Law No. (1) of 2012)
- Zone type: Specialised, Logistics
- Year established: 2003
- Official website: https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/
- Online application portal: https://humanitariancommunityportal.ae/
- Listed on the Ministry of Economy and Tourism register of free-zone company registrars: Yes

Physical locations / campuses: Dubai Humanitarian campus near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Jebel Ali Port, Dubai. [1] Public contact email: info@dubaihumanitarian.ae. [2] Public contact phone: +971 4 577 6308. [3] Number of registered companies: 80. [1]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/freezone/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/who-we-are-faqs/) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/compliance-regulations/)

## Business activities

- Official approved activity list: https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Annex-1_Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-License-Activities.pdf
- Licence types offered: Trading, Services / consultancy, Other
- General trading licence available: No

Total number of approved activities: 58. [1] Activity categories offered: Humanitarian Aid and Relief; Humanitarian development Services; Environmental and Natural Resources; Agriculture, Soil, and Irrigation; Coordination and Liaison offices, Regional Head Quarters; Logistics, warehouse management and overseas international freight services; Service provision and consultancy is restricted to persons or organizations that are already licensed to undertake that activity by the Relevant Authority in Dubai or UAE; General Service providing food and other necessary items - Retail Activities in the Free Zone; Ancillary Free Zone Services; Services or Trading in new or used vehicles, spare parts, maintenance of equipment, vehicles and general machineries or related services. [1] Activities included in base licence: 1. [2] Fee per additional activity: AED 1,000. [3] Activities needing another authority's approval: Segment 7 (Legal Consultancy, Lawyers and Advocates services, Auditing of Accounts, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Organization of Conferences and Seminars, Event Management, Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives preparation) - restricted to persons already licensed by the Relevant Authority in Dubai or UAE; Pharmacy services; Banking services- Branch of Commercial banks; Fleet Vehicles Management; Management Consultancy (field surveys and questionnaires need Relevant Authority approval); Fundraising (Humanitarian Organizations only; prior approval of Authority and Relevant Authorities). [1] Restricted activities: Manufacturing of any item prohibited without prior written Authority approval; Retail trading only with written Authority approval case-by-case (except approved food/beverage vendors); Forbidden goods: flammable goods (except permitted fuels/humanitarian stocks), radioactive materials, arms/ammunition/explosives unless authorised, IP-infringing goods; No direct sale or marketing of products outside the Free Zone without Relevant Authority approval; Commercial Entities may not conduct fundraising; Humanitarian Organizations must not conduct or intend to conduct their activities in the UAE; E-Commerce activity excludes trading and brokerage in real estate, investments, forex. [4]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Annex-1_Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-License-Activities.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-faqs/) · [3] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annex-2-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Tariffs.pdf) · [4] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf)

## Cost - year one

- Lowest licence fee (zero-visa): AED 5,000

Establishment / immigration card fee: AED 2,800. [1] Visa fees: Annex 2 (Dubai Humanitarian is sponsor): Employment visa incl. entry permit and residence stamping AED 3,000 normal (5+5 working days) or 4,500 express (2+2 working days); Medical test AED 450 standard / 510 (24h) / 610 (48h) / 810 (VIP) as listed; Emirates ID AED 240 (1 yr) / 340 (2 yrs) / 440 (3 yrs); visa transfer into Dubai Humanitarian AED 1,950 normal; residence renewal AED 1,250 normal / 1,875 express. All subject to AED 10 Knowledge + AED 10 Innovation fees. Employers also bear entry permit, air ticket and visa/employee card costs (Regulations Art. 44a) and commercial entities provide a bank guarantee or company cheque per the Sponsorship Agreement (Art. 44b; amount not published). [1] Extras included: One car parking space per organisation free of charge; Free use of common conference and training facilities; Utilities and service charges included in business centre workstation price. [1]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annex-2-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Tariffs.pdf)

## Cost - ongoing

Renewal costs more than the first-year price: no. [1] Visa renewal cost per person: AED 1,250. [1] Late renewal penalty: Annex 3 high-risk violation 'Failure to renew the License on or prior to the expiry': notice and fine of AED 500 (Humanitarian Organizations) / AED 1,000 (Commercial Entities) for each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month/instance; 4th: final notice, suspension of services, notification of authorities, cancellation of access cards and/or termination of licence and lease. Establishment card late renewal: GDRFA fine AED 121 per month (Annex 2). [2] Fee to add activity: AED 1,000. [1] Fee for shareholder change: AED 1,000. [1] Fee for name change: AED 1,000. [1] Deregistration / liquidation fee: AED 1,000. [1] Multi-year licence discounts: No discount: licences are issued for 2 years, paid either in advance (AED 10,000 humanitarian / 17,000 commercial) or in two equal yearly instalments (5,000 / 8,500); the totals are the same. [1] Current promotions and expiry: . [3]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annex-2-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Tariffs.pdf) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Annex-3-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Fines-and-Penalties.pdf) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-partnership/)

## Visas and residency

Visa quota rule: 1 employment visa per 10 sqm of office; business centre (hot desk) package eligible for 2 employment visas. [1] Max visas without dedicated office: 2. [1] How to increase quota and cost: Quota follows leased office area at 1 visa per 10 sqm; to add visas an entity leases more office space. No separate quota-increase procedure or fee published. [1] Employee visa available: yes. [2] Dependant / family visa sponsorship allowed: yes. [3] Typical visa processing time: 10 days. [4]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-partnership/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/government-services/) · [3] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annex-2-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Tariffs.pdf) · [4] [Calculated from the zone's figures (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annex-2-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Tariffs.pdf)

## Office and facilities

- Minimum facility requirement: Flexi-desk
- Office / facility types: Flexi-desk, Private office, Warehouse
- Warehouse available: Yes

Flexi-desk annual cost: AED 5,500. [1] Flexi-desk access terms: Commercial business centre package requires 10-hour weekly minimum usage (booklet lists the same for the NPO package). [2] Private office cost per sqm per year: AED 482. [1] Warehouse cost per sqm per year: AED 269. [1] Cold storage available: yes. [3] Minimum sqm per visa: 10 sqm. [2] Premises outside the zone allowed: no. [4] Meeting rooms, co-working, amenities: Dedicated hot desk; Smart printing; Shared pantry; Meeting rooms; Conference and training facilities; Common reception service. [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annex-2-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Tariffs.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-partnership/) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/freezone/) · [4] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf)

## Legal structure and ownership

- Entity types available: FZ-LLC, Branch of a foreign company, Branch of a UAE company
- Legal system: UAE civil law
- Minimum share capital: AED 50,000

Minimum shareholders: 1. [1] Maximum shareholders: 50. [1] Corporate shareholders allowed: yes. [2] Foreign corporate shareholders allowed: yes. [2] Share capital must be paid in: yes. [1] UAE-resident manager required: yes. [1] Courts and arbitration: Courts of Dubai (after 30-working-day amicable process with the Authority); arbitration under Dubai International Arbitration Centre rules only with an arbitration agreement at the Authority's discretion; UNCITRAL arbitration in Dubai where the counterparty is a UN organisation. Labour disputes referred via the Authority to the Ministry of Labour, then Dubai Courts. [1] Holding company / SPV regime: no. [3]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-faqs/) · [3] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Annex-1_Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-License-Activities.pdf)

## Market access and customs

- Physical operations on the mainland allowed without an extra licence: No

Rules for selling/shipping to UAE consumers: Activity 9.10 E-Commerce allows an online platform facilitating third-party transactions for commission (excluding real estate, investments, forex brokerage). Licensees cannot sell or market products directly outside the Free Zone without Relevant Authority approval; displaying/selling outside the zone without approval is a fined violation. [1] GCC / re-export notes: Goods stored in the zone may be exported via Jebel Ali port, DWC or elsewhere under FZ transit-out declarations without cash/bank guarantee for duties if exported from the same customs office within 30 days; otherwise duties and penalties apply under the GCC Common Customs Law. [1] Customs duty in the zone: Law No. (1) of 2012 Art. 16: IHC establishments exempt from all taxes including customs duties in relation to their operations within the zone. All imports/exports pass through Dubai Customs E-Mirsal; Dubai Logistics City Gate 4 serves as the customs gate (zone is part of the JAFZA-DWC cluster). Goods leaving to the UAE market or not re-exported in time are subject to GCC customs duties. [2] Customs duty exemption details: Exemption from all taxes including customs duties for zone establishments in relation to their operations within the zone (Law 1/2012 Art. 16); re-export under FZ transit-out without duty guarantee subject to 30-day export rule (Regulations Art. 53). [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf) · [2] [Government source (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2012/Law%20No.%20(1)%20of%202012%20Concerning%20the%20International%20Humanitarian%20City.html)

## Tax status

- VAT Designated Zone (per the FTA list): Yes

Which areas of zone are designated: International Humanitarian City - Jebel Ali. [1] The zone states that it is a Free Zone for UAE corporate-tax purposes: yes. [2] The zone states that its companies can qualify as a Qualifying Free Zone Person: yes. [2] Corporate-tax statements above come from the zone or from general FTA guidance. The schedule of Free Zones under Cabinet Resolution 54/2023 was not available to this research, and the FTA advises taxpayers to confirm their Free Zone or Designated Zone status with the Free Zone authority. The 0% rate applies only to the Qualifying Income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person that meets all conditions; other income is taxed at the standard rate.

Sources: [1] [Government source (opened 2026-10-24)](https://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Legislation/Designated%20Zones%20-%2021%2009%202021%20sep21.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/compliance-regulations/)

## Compliance and reporting

- Annual audited financial statements required by the zone: Yes
- Beneficial-owner register filing required: Yes

Audit exemption threshold or conditions: No exemption threshold published; requirement applies to all Humanitarian Organizations and Commercial Entities. [1] Audit submission deadline: Within six (6) months from the end of the financial year (at least once per calendar year). [1] Substance requirements enforced by zone: Must keep a Registered Office (leased facility) in the zone; licence may be terminated if activities do not start within 90 days of issue or cease for more than 90 days; renewal requires proof of being actively operational; annual activity report due by the first working day of February; ESR notification/report filed with Dubai Humanitarian as regulatory authority (where applicable). [1] Annual return and renewal documents: Annual activity report by the first Working Day of February (Authority template); Audited financial report within 6 months of financial year end; Renewal (every 2 years, at least 60 days before expiry): request letter, original licence, certificate of good standing and certificate of incumbency (corporate shareholders/HQ), passport copies, business plan with budget, confirmation of lease renewal, insurance policies (property all risk, third-party liability, workmen compensation); ESR notification (and report if applicable). [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-faqs/)

## Setup process and speed

- Direct application without an agent: Yes

Documents for an individual shareholder: Application Form; Passport copies of shareholder/s, appointed board of directors, secretary & manager along with their CV copies; Bank reference letter for the individual shareholder(s); Reference letters or copies of agreements signed with UN agencies or NPOs (if applicable); Business plan (Dubai Humanitarian template); UBO Declaration form; Stage 2: Shareholder resolution (Dubai Humanitarian template), signature specimen of authorised signatory, NOC from current sponsor if Manager holds UAE residence visa. [1] Attestation requirements for corporate shareholders: Corporate shareholder's resolution, good standing certificate and constitutional documents must be issued by the headquarters, notarised, attested by the UAE Embassy and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai; certificate of incumbency, latest audited financials and corporate structure chart up to the ultimate individual owner also required. [1] Trade name rules: Name must not be identical or deceptively similar to an existing registrant, must not suggest patronage or government connection, must not contain 'Dubai', 'Emirates', 'UAE', 'municipal' or 'chartered' or other words the Authority deems sensitive, and must not infringe IP; legal type and free-zone status must appear on correspondence. [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-faqs/) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf)

## Operations, ecosystem and flexibility

Adding shareholders: Share transfer AED 1,000 per transaction (depending on number of new shareholders); requires updated UBO/KYC/nominee forms and attested resolutions; no share transfer in first year if it changes the activity segment. [1] Moving a company in or out (re-domiciliation): yes. [2] Multi-year licence options: 2-year licence (standard term), paid in advance or in two equal yearly instalments. [1]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Annex-2-Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-Tariffs.pdf) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf)

## Freelancer and solo founder

- Freelancer permit available: No

## Industry-specific regulation

Healthcare and education approvals: Pharmacy services only by facilities with permit and a licensed pharmacist per Relevant Authority rules; health awareness activity excludes medical analysis laboratories; Segment 7 professional services only for persons already licensed by the Relevant Authority. [1] Hazardous goods and environmental approvals: Manufacturing prohibited without prior written Authority approval; flammable (except permitted fuels/humanitarian stocks), radioactive, arms/explosives (unless authorised) and IP-infringing goods may not enter; hazardous materials handling and waste discharge without approval are fined violations. [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Annex-1_Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-List-of-License-Activities.pdf) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf)

## Notes and history

- **History (2003):** The zone was founded in 2003 through the merger of Dubai Aid City and Dubai Humanitarian City. [source](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/freezone/)
- **History (2011):** In 2011 the zone moved to its current site near Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port, growing from 30,000 to 90,000 square metres at the time. [source](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/freezone/)
- **Legal basis (2012-01-05):** The zone is governed by Dubai Law No. 1 of 2012, issued on 5 January 2012, which replaced Law No. 6 of 2007 that first set it up as a free zone. The law makes the zone's Authority a public corporation and requires a licence from it for any activity in the zone. [source](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2012/Law%20No.%20(1)%20of%202012%20Concerning%20the%20International%20Humanitarian%20City.html)
- **Names (2024-04-22):** The zone was renamed from International Humanitarian City (IHC) to Dubai Humanitarian, announced on 22 April 2024. The Dubai law, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism's list of free-zone company registrars and the FTA's 2021 list of VAT Designated Zones still use the former name. [source](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/dubai-humanitarian-unveiled-at-global-humanitarian-meeting-marking-a-new-era-of-compassion-and-collaboration/) [source](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/freezone/) [source](https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2012/Law%20No.%20(1)%20of%202012%20Concerning%20the%20International%20Humanitarian%20City.html) [source](https://www.moet.gov.ae/company-registrars-in-free-zones) [source](https://tax.gov.ae/DataFolder/Files/Legislation/Designated%20Zones%20-%2021%2009%202021%20sep21.pdf)
- **History (2025-12):** The Dubai Humanitarian Authority Regulations (Version 2025) came into force in December 2025, replacing the general, licensing and registration regulations adopted in 2013. [source](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf)
- **Good to know:** According to the zone's membership page, members must carry out their humanitarian activities outside the UAE, and only branches of existing NGOs can register as humanitarian members. [source](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/membership-partnership/)
- **Good to know:** The zone's regulations place it in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) and DWC customs cluster, with Dubai Logistics City Gate No. 4 serving as its customs gate for physical inspections. Imports and exports go through the Dubai Customs Mirsal system. [source](https://dubaihumanitarian.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dubai-Humanitarian-Authority-Regulations.pdf)

## FAQ

### How much does a Dubai Humanitarian licence cost?

The lowest package Dubai Humanitarian advertises is AED 20,800 for the first year (Commercial License - Business Centre Package (Commercial flexi-desk)). Packages differ in what they include, so check visas, office and fees before comparing.

### Does Dubai Humanitarian require a physical office?

The minimum facility Dubai Humanitarian states is: flexi-desk. Facility types offered: flexi-desk, private office, warehouse.

### How many visas come with a Dubai Humanitarian package?

The largest visa quota in a package Dubai Humanitarian publishes is 2. Larger quotas usually need more office space; ask the zone for the rule that applies to you.

### Can I get a general trading licence in Dubai Humanitarian?

Dubai Humanitarian does not offer a general trading licence.

### Is Dubai Humanitarian a VAT Designated Zone?

Dubai Humanitarian appears on the Federal Tax Authority's list of VAT Designated Zones. Often only some areas of a zone are designated; see the tax section and confirm with the zone.

### What is the minimum share capital in Dubai Humanitarian?

Dubai Humanitarian states a minimum share capital of AED 50,000.

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Source: FreezoneGuide (https://freezoneguide.com/). AED, as published by each zone on its official channels. Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice.