Accessing services for free zone companies in Dubai

How to access services in your free zone

1. 1

   Confirm which free zone your company sits in

   Services differ from one zone to another, so start by identifying yours. Dubai's free zones include financial districts such as DIFC and industrial manufacturing zones, and each runs its own administrative setup. Knowing your zone tells you which authority and support desk to approach.

   Documents:Trade licenceCompany registration certificate
2. 2

   Use corporate administration support

   Free zones provide corporate administration to help companies handle official paperwork. This covers access to PRO services, NOC letters and administrative support, so routine government-facing tasks can be arranged through the zone rather than chased separately.

   Documents:Trade licenceNOC letter request
3. 3

   Request PRO services and NOC letters

   When you need someone to process government paperwork on the company's behalf, ask your zone about its PRO services. If another party requires a no-objection confirmation from you, the zone's corporate administration can issue NOC letters as part of that same support.

   Documents:NOC letterPRO service request
4. 4

   Check for services tailored to your industry

   Some free zones offer tailored services based on industry. Media zones offer production facilities, tech zones offer R&D labs and innovation hubs, and port-based zones offer logistics and customs support. Ask your zone which of these apply to your sector.

5. 5

   Confirm current fees and timelines with the authority

   Charges and processing times can change, and the amounts are not something to guess at. Before you commit, check the current figures on the official channels — Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (dubaidet.gov.ae) and the UAE portal (u.ae) — or with your free zone directly.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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