United Arab Emirates · company formation
Dubai freezone company: 0% personal income tax, 0% capital gains, company setup in days. Annual cost ~EUR 5,000-8,000 for license + visa. The go-to for tax optimization.
Who is this for?
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business owners seeking 0% personal tax with a legitimate business structure.
Pros
0% personal income tax
Setup in under a week
100% foreign ownership
No degree required
Great lifestyle and connectivity
Cons
No PR or citizenship path
High cost of living
Need to renew annually (~EUR 5-8k)
Hot climate
Banking can be difficult
Insider Tips
• IFZA is the cheapest freezone at ~AED 5,750/year
• Wio bank is the easiest to open
• You need a UAE address — use a co-working space
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 7 days (3–14)
Valid 6+ months
From: Passport office · ~14d
White background
From: Photo studio · ~1d
Utility bill or bank statement from home country
From: Utility/bank · ~3d
You keep
€60,000/yr
€5,000/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• Freezone companies: 0% corporate tax
• 9% corp tax only above AED 375k profit
No PR path from this route
No citizenship path
Last updated: 2025-12-01 · Verified: 2025-12-01 · Always verify with official sources.