Trade, commodities, services
Packages: Mid–HighVisas: By officeBanking: StrongSetup: ~3–7d
Facility: Flexi desk / Office / RetailOwnership: 100% foreignCapital: Varies by activityAudit: Often requiredOn-shore: Via distributor/branch
Trading & brokerageMulti-activity servicesGlobal suppliers
Open guideIFZA
Services, e-com, consulting
Packages: MidVisas: By packageBanking: GoodSetup: ~3–7d
Facility: Flexi desk / OfficeOwnership: 100% foreignCapital: VariesAudit: Varies by packageOn-shore: Via distributor/branch
Consulting & techSME servicesRemote-friendly start
Open guideMeydan
Budget services/startups
Packages: Low–MidVisas: By packageBanking: GoodSetup: ~3–7d
Facility: Flexi desk / OfficeOwnership: 100% foreignCapital: Low / variesAudit: VariesOn-shore: Via distributor/branch
Solo/SMB servicesLow overheadFast start
Open guideDIFC
Financial services
Packages: HighVisas: By officeBanking: Tier-1Setup: ~7–14d
Facility: Grade-A officesOwnership: 100% foreignCapital: Regime-specificAudit: Annual (regulated)On-shore: Within DIFC rules
Regulated financeFunds/asset mgmtProfessional services
Guide coming soon (create ../dubai/difc.php)Dubai South
Logistics, aviation, e-com
Packages: MidVisas: By facilityBanking: GoodSetup: ~5–10d
Facility: Warehouse / Office / FlexiOwnership: 100% foreignCapital: VariesAudit: Often required (by size)On-shore: Via distributor/branch
WarehousingE-commerce opsAviation-adjacent
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