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Year of promulgation of the irst text Oicial Terms for Free Zones of law concerning the Free Zones Free zones 1980

Possibility to be established as Exact number of Free Zones Free Points 47 No

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General information ...... 4 List of Special Economic Zone ...... 7 List of operating Free zones in Dubai ...... 14 List of operating Free zone in Ajman ...... 40 List of operating Free zone in Umm Al Quwain ...... 41 List of operating Free zones in Fujairah ...... 44 Contacts ...... 45 Free Zones Web sites selection ...... 46

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OMAN Ra's Al-Khaymah 44 QATAR Sharjah Oman Doha Dubai Ras Al-Khaymah 43

Abu Dhabi 42 45 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 41

OMAN 37 Sharjah 40 50 km SAUDI ARABIA 39 38 25 16 12 Dubai 21 18 34 32 46 17 15 14 23 30 10 47 Khalba 26 13 28 22 27 33 29 31 35 11

36 24 19

02 Abu Dhabi 07 Oman 08 01 06 04

FREE ZONES IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 20 km International borders Cities Free Zones

01 - Abu Dhabi Airport Business City 25 - Dubai Maritime City 02 - Abu Dhabi Global Market 26 - Dubai Media City, DMC 03 - Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) 27 - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) 04 - Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones in Abu Dhabi 28 - Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ) 05 - Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi - KIZAD 29 - Dubai Production City, IMPZ (ex- International Media Production Zone) 06 - Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) 30 - Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) 07 - Masdar City Free zone 31 - Dubai Studio City (DSC) 08 - TwoFour54 32 - Dubai Textile City (DTC) 09 - Auto Spare Parts Zone (ASPZ) 33 - Energy and Environment Park (Enpark) 10 - Building Material Zone (BMZ) 34 - Heavy Equipment & Truck Zone (HETZ) 11 - Dubai Aid City 35 - Jebel Ali Free zone (JAFZA) 12 - Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) 36 - National Industries Complex (new name since 2016 of Dubai Techno Park) 13 - Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (Dubiotech) 37 - Hamriyah Free Zone 14 - Dubai Cars and Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) 38 - Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF-ZONE) 15 - Dubai Design District (d3) 39 - USA Regional Trade Center 16 - Dubai Flower Centre (DFC) 40 - Ajman Free Zone 17 - Dubai Gold & Diamond Park 41 - Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone 18 - Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) 42 - RAK Investment Authority Free Zone 19 - Dubai International Humanitarian City (IHC) 43 - Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone (RAK Free Zone) 20 - Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) 44 - Rak Maritime City 21 - Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) 45 - Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone (RAKMFZ) 22 - Dubai Internet City (DIC) 46 - Fujairah Free Zone 23 - Dubai Knowledge Village (KV) 47 - Fujairah Creative City 24 - Dubai Logistics City (DLC)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Number of free 47 Free zones in the entire United Arab Emirates in 2017 zones Details: Abu Dhabi (8); Dubai (28); Sharjah (3); Ajman (1); Ras Al Khaimah (4); Fujairah (2); Umm Al Quwain (1)

Number of ac- There are over 20,000 companies in Free Zones around the UAE. The largest Free Zones, by tive companies number of companies, are the following: in Free Zones -Jebel Ali Free Zone : 7,200 companies; -Sharjah Airport International Free Zone: 3,900 companies; -Dubai Airport Free Zone : 1,600 companies; -Dubai Media City : (1,200 companies; -Dubai Internet City : 1,000 companies; -RAK Free Trade Zone: 7,500 companies.

Main sectors of Trade activities, warehousing, logistic, logistics & cargo, import, export and storage of pro- activity ducts, distribution and redistribution services, processing, manufacturing, packaging and assembly activities, storage, manufacturing, textile, leather, food, beverages and tobacco, furniture and wood product industries, chemicals and plastic products industries, basic metal industries, metal products, machinery and equipment industries, electronics, engineering, aviation and pharmaceutical irms, lowers, media services, internet, business of electronic commerce, inancial activities, trading and consultancy, ofshore and free zone service, design, call centres, education, recreation services, marketing and public relations services, tourism services including hotels, biotechnology including biotechnology research, testing and product development, etc.

Total job num- No information for EAU. bers In 2015, there are more than 20,000 companies operating in free zones in Dubai, creating some 200,000 jobs (135,500 in Jebel Ali in 2012)

Distribution of Middle-East, Europe, USA, Asia. investors

Exports and “In 2014, Free zones accounted for approximately 33 per cent of the UAE’s non-oil trade sales and 37 per cent of Dubai’s non-oil trade. Free zone growth has been in line with the country’s focus on foreign trade, investment and industry sectors”. http://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/special-reports/economy/uae-free-zones-see-dh515b-in-trade-1.1618032

In 2015, “Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) accounts for, respectively, almost 50% and 25% of Dubai’s and the UAE’s total non-oil exports, as well as 20% of all FDI inlows into the UAE. In 2015, total number of companies in JAFZA increased by 8%, including a 12% growth in sectors such as equipment & machinery, electronics and steel and building materials.” http://emerging-markets-research.hktdc.com/business-news/article/Middle-East/United-Arab-Emirates- Market-Proile/mp/en/1/1X000000/1X003IOU.htm

Free zones -The contribution of free zones in Dubai to the city’s GDP in 2012 was USD 24 bn – it is contribution estimated that more than 25 percent of Dubai’s GDP arose from free zones, which also to the national accounted for about 75 percent of exports. economy -Jebel Ali Free Zone has invested a total of USD 38.1 mn in improvements to its infrastructure and facilities. The zone accounts for 20 percent of overall FDIs into the UAE and more than 50 percent of Dubai’s total exports. The non-oil exports from JAFZA has reached AED 112 billion in 2007 posting an increase of more than 94% on its exports of AED 57.65 billion in 2006. This accounts for more than half of Dubai’s total non-oil exports of over AED 220 billion in 2007. JAFZA imports crossing AED 135 billion thresholds in 2007 accounts for over 31% of Dubai’s total non-oil imports of AED 444 billion. JAFZA companies together have sustained and generated over 160, 000 jobs in 2007. -Dubai Airport Free zone contributed enormously to Dubai’s GDP with 2.27% and AED 52 billion in the total trade volume. http://www.uaefreezones.com/net/fz_Dafz.asp 4 WFZO Index cards - United Arab Emirates

Corporate Tax There is no federal corporate or income tax levied in the UAE (except on oil companies and and Incentives foreign banks). In addition, free zone entities are subject to a number of tax concessions. https://www.lw.com/thoughtleadership/dubai-legal-and-regulatory-system

The incentives ofered by various Free Zones of the UAE are generally similar. Major beneits of incorporating a business in one of the Free Zones of UAE are as follows: • No taxes on personal income and capital gains • 100% foreign ownership is allowed • No corporate taxes are applicable • No export or import duties • 100% repatriation of proits and capital • Easy availability of cheap of labour with liberal labour laws • Modern eicient communications • Attractive working atmosphere • No restriction on currency • Exemplary support services.

Free Zones in UAE ofer ideal business operating facilities: • Land on lease ofered for investor development • Pre-built factories/ warehouses / oice units for lease • Executive oice spaces for International Business center for lease • Air, sea and road transportation facilities • Availability of inexpensive and abundant energy

http://www.jumeiraconsultants.com/uae-free-trade-zones/?gclid=CJS-kM35pdICFRBmGwodjMUBgg

Free Zone law Free Trade Zones in UAE are established under a special Decree passed by the Ruler of the Emirate in which the Free Zone is created. An independent Free Zone Authority governs each Free Zone.

-The Jebel Ali Free zone rules 2016 sixth edition. http://jafza.ae/rules-regulations/Jafza-Rules-6th-Edition-2016.pdf

-Dubai multi commodities centre authority free zone rules and regulations. Third edition – march 2012 https://www.google.fr/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Dubai+Laws+Nos.+1+and+4+of+2001

-Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 Regarding The Financial Free Zones (Article 121 of the UAE Constitution enabled the Federation to create Financial Free Zones in the Emirates). http://www.centralbank.ae/en/pdf/amlscu/Federal-Law-No.8-2004-English.pdf

-Federal Decree Number 35 for the year 2004 to Establish Financial Free Zone in Dubai (Dubai International Financial Centre, or DIFC) https://www.dfsa.ae/getattachment/Your-Resources/Laws-Rules/Federal-Decree-No-35- of-2004.pdf.aspx

-Law No. (9) of 2004 In respect of The Dubai International Financial Centre. https://www.dfsa.ae/getattachment/Your-Resources/Laws-Rules/Dubai-Law-No-9-of-2004-as- amended-by-Law-No-7-of-2014_CONSOLIDATED.pdf.aspx

-Law No. 11 of 2004 Amending the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone Law no (1) of 2000. http://dcca.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/archives/Law%20No%2011%20of%202004%20of%20 the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai%20amending%20Law%20No%201%20of%202000%20 establishing%20the%20Dubai%20Technology%20Electronic%20Commerce%20and%20 Media%20Free%20Zone%20issued%20on%2017%20October%202004.pdf

-Jebel Ali Free Zone Ofshore Companies regulation (January 2003) http://jafza.ae/rules-regulations/Rules-and-regulation.pdf

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-Law No. 9 of 2003 Amending the Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone Law no (1) of 2000. http://dcca.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/archives/Law%20No%209%20of%202003%20of%20 the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai%20amending%20Law%20No%201%20of%202000%20 establishing%20the%20Dubai%20Technology%20Electronic%20Commerce%20and%20 Media%20Free%20Zone%20issued%20on%2022%20November%202003.pdf

-Dubai Law No. (4) of 2001 Regarding Free Zones

-Dubai Technology, Electronic Commerce and Media Free Zone Law No. (1) of 2000. http://dcca.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/archives/Law%20No%201%20of%202000%20of%20 the%20Emirate%20of%20Dubai%20establishing%20the%20Dubai%20Technology%20Elec- tronic%20Commerce%20and%20Media%20Free%20Zone%20issued%20on%2029%20Janua- ry%202000.pdf https://www.dfsa.ae/Your-Resources/Laws-Rules

Note: The irst laws concerning the free zones in the UAE are the following ones: -Jebel Ali Free Zone Law No.1 for 1980 -The Orders issued on 7 May 1983 deining the Free Zone of Jebel Ali Port -Decree for the Establishment of the Free Zone Authority in Jebel Ali Port 1985 http://www.dubaicourts.gov.ae/portal/page/portal/dc/Legislation_Details?_pir ef292_457219_292_455214_455214.law_key=526&_piref292_457219_292_455214_455214. called_from=3

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LIST OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE For a global view of U.A.E list of Free zones: http://www.emiratesfreezone.com/ http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones http://www.uaefreezones.net/Dubai_Freezones.html http://gulfnews.com/guides/life/property-2.4546/45-free-zones-in-the-uae-ind-the-right-one-for-your-new-business-1.1716197 And other

Note: The United Arab Emirates (the UAE) is a federation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain) and was formed in 1971.

01 – Abu Dhabi Airport Business City Location Abu Dhabi

Surface Area 12 sq km

Abu Dhabi Airports Company P.O. Box: 94449 - Abu Dhabi UAE Contacts Tel. : +971 2 505 3403; +971 2 505 3425 [email protected] http://www.emiratesfreezone.com/abu-dhabi-airport-business-city/

These Free Zones provide comprehensive warehousing and fully serviced oice solutions to a broad spectrum of business sectors, along with a number of other signiicant and very unique advantages. In 2010, the Abu Dhabi Executive Council declared our Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain Interna- tional and Al Bateen Executive Jet Airports Free Zone areas. The purpose of Abu Dhabi Airport Business City is to establish a unique and preferred business destination for international and local organisations in the following sectors: Aviation, Aerospace, Defense, Airport services, Logistics, Cargo, Freight, IT & Telecommunication, Pharmaceuticals, Consultancy management, Trading, Light industries, Marketing & events. Other service providers engaged in aviation-friendly and light industrial activities seeking to gain advantage from close proximity to the airport for import and export purposes. http://www.emiratesfreezone.com/abu-dhabi-airport-business-city/

The Free Zone advantages: • Companies opting to set up at any of Abu Dhabi Airport Business City’s precincts enjoy Free Zone beneits such as: • 100% corporate and income tax exemptions • 100% foreign ownership • 100% repatriation of capital and proits Observations • No custom duties • Close proximity to the airport to facilitate imports and exports • Quick, simple registration and licensing within our “One-Stop-Shop” • 24/7 security and access to facilities • In-house IT and telecommunications services • Independent regulations • Easy access to regional markets.

Abu Dhabi Airport Business City’s jurisdiction spreads across more than 12km² around Abu Dhabi International Airport, covering ive commercial districts: Logistics Park; Business Park; Southside Destination Village; Al Falah District; Airport City

Abu Dhabi Airport Business City provides a wide range of facilities and infrastructure such as: Warehousing units; Commercial oices; Furnished oices (Flexi-Desk and Executive options); Partially itted-out oices; Plots of land for development; A full range of essential amenities to serve everyday business needs; Retail licenses.

http://www.emiratesfreezone.com/abu-dhabi-airport-business-city/ http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/199-abu-dhabi-airport-free-zone

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02 - Abu Dhabi Global Market Location Abu Dhabi

Surface Area -

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Building ADGM Square Al Maryah Island Contacts PO Box 111999 Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel.: +971 2 333 8888 - Fax: +971 2 643 2394

Abu Dhabi Global Market is a broad-based international inancial centre for local, regional and international institutions, established in accordance with the Federal Law No (8) of 2004, Federal Decree No (15) of 2013, Cabinet Resolution No (4) of 2013, and Abu Dhabi Law No (4) of 2013. http://www.instantoices.com/en/ae/available-oice-space/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-global-market-square-29324?source=googlePX+-+DSA_Main__cat%3Ainstantoicescom&gclid=CP6GrZehp- tICFUkQ0wodYnII4A

“Abu Dhabi Global Market is a key pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision, acting as a catalyst for the growth of its dynamic inancial services sector in the UAE. At the heart of Abu Dhabi Global Market is a premise of long-term partnership and collaboration – locally, regionally and internationally. Central to this is a conidence which is born out of ambition rather than necessity. This Observations blueprint of exchange between the UAE and the world beyond promises to grow in the future as this country becomes an even greater inluential hub for global commerce”.

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Global Market https://www.adgm.com/about-adgm/about-adgm/

Incentives: • 100% Foreign Ownership • 0% Tax for 50 years • No restrictions on repatriation of proits • Common law jurisdiction • Deep Pool of skilled professionals

03 - Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) Location Al Meena, - Mina St - Abu Dhabi

Surface Area -

PO Box: 54477 Tel.: 800 555 (UAE) / +971 2 666 4442 Fax: +971 2 671 5550 Contacts Tel.: 800 10 20 30 (+971 800 10 20 30 from outside the UAE) Fax: +971 2 695 2177 Email: [email protected]

The Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones (like Kizad). Its purpose is to create a sustainable growth platform that spurs economic expansion and diversiication for Abu Dhabi by developing world-class infrastruc- Observations ture, real-estate and business services in conjunction with the private sector. ADPC has been mandated to develop all ports (with the exception of oil & gas and military ports) and related infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. http://www.adports.ae/en/section/the-company

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04 - Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Location https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/public/en/departments/zonescorp

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Head oice P.O Box: 36000 Abu Dhabi Contacts Tel: 00971 (2) 5500000 - Fax: 00971 (2) 5500550 [email protected] http://www.zonescorp.com

“ZonesCorp is a dynamic industrial development organization located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Launched in 2004 by the Abu Dhabi Government, ZonesCorp is the largest operator of purpose-built Economic zones in the United Arab Emirates.” “The ZonesCorp zones are organized into vertically integrated clusters in complementary industries that bring upstream and downstream companies together enhancing eiciencies, creating value chain beneits and provide a platform that encourages the incubation of industrial innovation”. “Within just ten years, ZonesCorp has helped shape Abu Dhabi’s industrial landscape through the development of world-class, fully integrated economic zones that generate almost half of the manufacturing GDP of the Emirate and play a signiicant role in Abu Dhabi’s successful Observations attraction of foreign direct investments. ZonesCorp invested over US$ 1 billion in infrastructure and over US$ 3 billion in Workers’ Residential Cities”. “ZonesCorp had continuous growth since we started in terms of investors. The zones currently house over 600 manufacturing facilities that are home to some of the world’s leading industrial players in a variety of sectors. These manufacturers have invested more than $ 8 Billion in their industrial projects within our zones. ZonesCorp continues to expand with strategically positioned developments across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This expansion will further strengthen our position as the UAE’s economic hub for years to come”. http://www.zonescorp.com/en/about-us/zonescorp

05 - Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi - KIZAD The industrial area of the FTZ is situated at the equal distance from the capital of the Abu Dhabi Emirate and from the Dubai megalopolis, along the highway (E11) which connects these cities. Location Besides, the industrial zone has additional transport connection and the access to the Al Ain city. Abu Dhabi International airport – 35 km; Al Maktoum International airport – 52 km; Dubai Inter- national airport – 85 km.

Surface Area 418 square kilometres

Kizad Abu Dhabi Oice P.O. Box 54477 Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel.: 800 10 20 30 (+971 800 10 20 30 from outside UAE) - Fax: +971 2 695 2030 Email: [email protected] Contacts http://kizad.com/en/section/free-zone Kizad Headquarters - Khalifa Industrial Zone Al Samha - Abu Dhabi, UAE http://kizad.com/en/article/contact-us/contact-details.html

Developed by Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) is one of the vital projects within Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Kizad is located within Khali- fa Port, one of the world’s most advanced deepwater seaports and the main commercial port of Abu Dhabi. It ofers a world class transportation infrastructure including sea, air, roads and rail network to ensure easy accessibility to and from the industrial zone. The targeted business Observations sectors include petrochemicals, steel, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemicals, biotechnology, metals, food and beverages, logistics and transportation. Kizad also ofers renewable leasehold for a period of 50 years (Musataha agreement) which allows investors to legally own all assets developed on their plot. http://www.emiratesfreezone.com/industrial-city-of-abu-dhabi/

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The free trade economic zone, in its structure, is divided into two extensive sectors, which are the major platforms: • Sector A: the industrial area for accommodation of the enterprises of the machine, steel, pharmaceutical, petrochemical and building and construction industries. Also there are companies involved in the food processing industry, medicine, international logistics and biotechnologies. • Sector B: the territory is intended for the consolidation of companies in the ield of communication and information technologies, innovations and high technologies, light industry and trade, alternative power engineering etc. Besides, there are residential areas in this sector.

The key industry clusters of the KIZAD Free Zone, UAE, include the following activities: • production of steel and aluminum; • production of technical products made of metal; • chemical industry; • professional medical and pharmaceutical equipment; • food processing industry; • paper production; • services for prepacking and packaging of the goods; • International trade and logistics and etc.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/213-kizad

Prospects of the development: “The strategy of diversiication and active growth of the economy of the Emirate Abu Dhabi is designed until the 2030, and it presumes that, up to this period, on the territory of the KIZAD economic zone, will be created over 150 thousand new jobs for qualiied labour forces from all over the planet. The international transport hubs, which surround the industrial area, provide the unlimited access to almost all the world’s markets. According to preliminary estimates, about 80% of products, which are manufactured on the territory of the Abu Dhabi Free Zone, will be exported abroad.” “The technical facilities of UAE KIZAD free trade economic zone will allow, in the future, processing millions of tons of cargo annually, which will ensure the status of the largest industrial area in the world.” “A special economic status, which provides the unlimited business opportunities and additional advantages, is provided as the incentive for potential investors and entrepreneurs. First of all, it is the opportunity of 100% foreign ownership of a company. The entrepreneurs have no necessity to seek for a local partner or sponsor. It is suicient to rent the oice premises in FTZ and to obtain the appropriate business license to carry out the economical and commercial activity.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/213-kizad

Incentives: • 100% foreign ownership • Full repatriation of proits and capital are permitted • Exemption from customs duty for goods and services in the zone • Zero personal and corporate tax rate • One or multiple shareholders • Unique industry clustering and purpose-built infrastructure • Low cost operation • Comprehensive client providing a fast and eicient service for the collection and processing of all documentation and issuance of certiicates and licenses

http://kizad.com/en/article/free-zone/adfz-beneits.html

06 - Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) The Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) is located at the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city. Mussafah Port: 17 km Khalifa Port: 62 km Location Abu Dhabi International Airport: 26 km Ruwais: 195 km Abu Dhabi City: 33 km Saudi Arabia Border: 330 km

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Surface Area Total area spans 40 square kilometres

Email: [email protected] Business Development Enquiries [email protected] Fax : (+971) 2 507 3559 - Tel. : +971 (2) 550 00 00 Contacts Abu Dhabi Industrial City Oice - P.O.Box: 662 Phone: 00971-2-5500821 - Fax: 00971-2-6177027 Email: [email protected] http://www.zonescorp.com/en/zones/industrial-zones/industrial-city-of-abu-dhabi

The Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) is located at the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city spreading over an area spanning 40 square kilometres, with multiple clusters and vantage locations.

“The Industrial Zones cover an area of over 48 million square meters and currently houses over 650 industrial facilities. Since its inception ZonesCorp has attracted US$8bn worth of investment from local and international companies into its economic zones thanks to its world-class infrastructure and transport links and business friendly, tax free environment.” “One of ZonesCorp’s key priorities is ensure better living conditions for all workers in the industrial sector in the Emirate. The Corporation has invested US$3bn to develop 28 residential cities for workers, which house over 450,000 people and are constructed to the highest global standards and provide a full range of services and infrastructure.” “ZonesCorp has a number of ambitious projects in the pipeline that support the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. Among these is a project to increase the capacity of residential cities to more than 500,000 people over the next few years and the «Rahayel City» Project which aims to create a world class, integrated ‘Auto Hub’ covering 12.3km. The aim is for Rahayel City to become the destination for automotive manufacturers, distributors and dealers in Abu Dhabi, providing a diverse and attractive range of auto-related investment opportunities.” http://www.zonescorp.com/en/about-us/chairmans-message

“Each cluster in ICAD has world class infrastructure and beneits from reliable utility and com- Observations munication networks. There are multiple entry points and free-lowing junctions on fully--developed roads, storage and logistic hubs that have quick and easy access to multiple ports and airports. Market connectivity is easily attainable by sea, land and through more than 200 air routes from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.” “The cost-efective and lexible plot size appeals to a wide variety of investors. Just as appealing is the mix of heavy and light industries that range from steel and metals to construction material, logistics, food and oil and gas.” “Planned, constructed, and operated under the highest technical and environmental standards, ICAD complements existing and planned initiatives featuring adequate scalability to accommodate future demand and growth.” http://www.zonescorp.com/en/zones/industrial-zones/industrial-city-of-abu-dhabi

Featured Sectors: • Engineering & Metals • General Industries • Chemical and Plastic • Oil and Gas services • Construction Materials • High Tech Industries • Advanced Factory Units

07 - Masdar City Free zone Location Masdar, Near Presidential Flight / Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Surface Area 6 km²

Masdar City Free Zone Masdar City - Post Box 54115 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Contacts Tel: +971 2 653 3333 - Fax: +971 2 653 1006 E-mail: [email protected]

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Masdar City is widely recognized as one of the world’s most exciting eco-developments. It is also a Free Zone located in close proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport and 17km from downtown Abu Dhabi. Masdar Free Zone has been recognized by fDi Magazine as the 2016 Best Free Zone for R&D Partnerships and one of the Best Middle East Free Zones for Start Ups and Large Companies. Published by the Financial Times, fDi Magazine is one of the leading foreign direct investment publications.” http://www.masdarcityfreezone.com/who-we-are/about-masdar-city-free-zone

“The Abu Dhabi Masdar City Economic Zone is a unique project which aims at stimulating the development of the scientiic researches in the ield of solar energy and renewable energy sources. The free zone is located in the South-East of the capital of the Emirate, in close proximity to the Abu Dhabi International Airport.” “The headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Masdar Insti- tute of Science and Technology are located on the territory of the free zone.” “Construction of the Masdar City FTZ, the UAE, was started in the mid-2006, and a preliminary assessment of the investment project has exceeded 20 billion US dollars. The irst buildings were completed and put into operation in 2008, and this year the total area of completed buildings has amounted to more than 1 thousand square kilometers. The completion of the project is scheduled for the 2020-2030 years.”

“The urban architecture of the Masdar City FTZ is designed in a modern style and in the distance the shape of the city looks like a cube. But it’s not just the original idea of the architects. Such shape fulills one important function. A special 45-meter tower, designed in the traditional Arabic style, draws hot air, cools it, and then sends it to the streets. Besides, all the city buildings are built in such a way that protects the city streets from the direct sunlight. Such manipulations allow to reduce the high temperature and to make the city atmosphere comfortable.” “The architects, when designing the Masdar City, took into account the centuries-old experience of the Arab people in the ight against the debilitating and scorching heat. City buildings, via Observations their shape and location, provide the natural turbulence and create the air lows, which cool the city streets.”

Advanced technologies as an opportunity for economization: “The electrical supply of the city is provided by more than 80 thousand specialized solar panels, whose total area is about 20 hectares. Sensors of the automatic control of the water and electrical energy supply are installed everywhere for maximum saving of the electrical energy and water resources.” “The water distribution system, in its turn, involves the multiple usage of the water resources. Thus, the sewage water of the city sewerage is eventually used for irrigation of the agricultural crops and irrigation works. In the end, the scientists and engineers managed to achieve the maximum savings (50-55%) and rational use of the water resources and electric power.”

Transport infrastructure: “The peculiarity of the project is the total exclusion of the vehicles on petrol and diesel. Public transport and vehicles with the electric drive are proposed for movement. It is planned to use other eco-friendly cars which do not pollute the environment. There are vast parking areas for private vehicles along the perimeter of the city. Masdar city and the capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are connected by the city’s metro line”.

Manufacturing sector: “The manufacturing sector is a complex building, where the oice and retail premises for the representatives of the small and medium business, representative oices of the local and foreign companies, transnational corporations and holding entities are located. Among the well-known manufacturers, which have their representative oices in Masdar City, the Mitsubishi, General Electric and Schneider Electric companies may be singled out. A specialized center, where one can get training or organize a thematic exhibition, is available for business partners and clients of the free zone.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/231-masdar-city-ftz-abu-dhabi-the-uae

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08 - TwoFour54 Location Abu Dhabi

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Sheikh Zayed Street, Opposite Khalifa Park Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Contacts P.O.Box: 2454, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel.: +971 2 401 2454 - Fax: +971 2 401 2345 [email protected]

The Twofour54 free trade economic zone owes its original name to the geographic values of the capital of the Emirate Abu Dhabi. This administrative and territorial unit, which has a special economic status, is designed to stimulate the development of the UAE national mass media and entertainment industry in general. The implementation of the project involves the creation of the international standards in the industry and the improvement of the methods of presenting the various entertainment content. The platform is positioned as a regional centre, in the Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, for the consolidation of the advanced experience in the ield of production of entertainment content on the various platforms, including TV broadcasts, digital mass media and publishing houses. The strategic purpose of the project is to stimulate the creative and professional cooperation of the leading experts in this industry, and includes three main directions: • educational and training component; • support of innovative projects; • provision of the necessary production equipment.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/197-twofour54

Business priorities:

Observations On the territory of the Twofour54 UAE free trade economic zone, the preferred treatment is available in the following industry areas: • radio and television broadcasting; • visual and audio reproduction (children’s animation, television or radio programs, and etc.); • printing and publishing activities; • development of the new media technologies (various digital content, mobile apps and etc.); • marketing and advertising services; • organisation of public events; • printing services; • processing and transmission of information data; • ilm industry; • educational and training activities; • web services and mobile content; • entertainment and gaming industries.

Simpliied procedure for the registration and incorporation of the company, the possibility of 100% foreign ownership of business, minimal administrative costs, loyalty and support from the public agencies and exemption of the business from corporate taxation;

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/197-twofour54

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LIST OF OPERATING FREE ZONES IN DUBAI 09 - Auto Spare Parts Zone (ASPZ) Location Al Awir Free Zone, Al Awir Dubai. 20 Kms from Dubai International Airport

Surface Area 5 000 000 sq. meters

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“The Dubai Auto Spare Parts Zone (ASPZ) economic area is a Government project which aims to become the region’s largest industry cluster for meeting the increasing consumer demands for spare parts and components for motor vehicles. The consolidation of the world’s best producers of spare parts and components with a variety of commodity groups of the highest quality is ac- complished here. Professional equipment, car accessories, tires, lubricating oils, optics and much more is ofered at the most competitive prices”. “The Dubai Auto Spare Parts Free Zone jurisdiction, as a specialized cluster with a special economic status, suggests the following competitive advantages for investors and entrepreneurs: -no mediation schemes and the direct access to the world’s leading producers and regional Observations dealers; -modern infrastructure, which allows to optimize the production and commercial processes; -strategic location and transport accessibility of the economic zone; -efective solutions in terms of international transport logistics, which allow to adjust timely and uninterrupted supply of the goods; -possibility to automate a lot of processes using the advanced technologies and leading international experience; -total absence of bureaucratic barriers, loyalty of the state authorities and the maximal support of the foreign business”. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/219-auto-spare-parts-zone

10 - Building Material Zone (BMZ) Location Al Awir Free Zone, Al Awir Dubai. 20 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 14 000 000 sq. meters.

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“The Dubai Building Material Zone is a specialized platform which joins the building contractors and producers of building materials. This economic zone is strategically located close to the Musafah highway, it takes 15-minute drive to the nearest Abu Dhabi International airport, and 15 minutes to drive to the downtown of megalopolis”. “The project was implemented at the initiative of the Government of the Dubai Emirate, in order to stimulate and to develop the production of building materials. The specialized broker’s board, where the interests of producers, suppliers and importers of building materials intersect, is operating within the project.” Observations “The infrastructure of the BMZ economic zone in UAE includes the construction of residential premises, commercial areas and the provision of over 100 thousand square meters for trading companies involved in the selling of building materials. Moreover, there are also on-site own selling spaces and the sector, which was intended for the provision of services in the sphere of international transport logistics.” “The foreign investors and entrepreneurs are ofered specialized zones which have the appropriate functions, as an efective investment tools.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/221-building-material-zone

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11 - Dubai Aid City Southern area of the Jebel Ali Free Zone JAFZA), Dubai-U.A.E. Location 40 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

300,000 square metres. Surface Area Size of the Zone: phase I: 1 000 000 sq meter ; phase II: 1 000 000 sq meter.

Email: [email protected] Contacts Website: http://www.dubaiaidcity.ae

Established in 2003, the Dubai Aid City (DAC) economic zone is a project which is implemented under the auspices of the Government of the Dubai Emirate and aims to provide appropriate opportunities for timely and urgent processing and delivery of international humanitarian cargoes and aid. This specialized zone is located on the territory of the Jebel Ali Free Zone and includes storage facilities and the appropriate infrastructure for international charitable and humanitarian organizations.

Dubai Aid City ofer facilities for cool and cold storage for sensitive food and medical supplies, in addition to dry cargo facilities. Aid agencies can enjoy access to warehousing, oice facilities and distribution solutions at dedicated areas in Jebel Ali Port-JAFZA and Port Rashid -Dubai City. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/223-dubai-aid-city

Facilities ofered: • Oices units : One year, annually renewable Observations • Pre-built warehousing & storage areas : One year, annually renewable

Services: • general storage and production facilities for storing, processing and packing of humanitarian cargoes; • storage facilities equipped with the refrigerating equipment for storing medicines and perishable products; • oice premises equipped with the modern communication facilities and corresponding communications; • equipped conference halls and business centers: the premises are equipped with the means of visual communication and ideal for international corporate events and seminars, congresses and conferences; • premises appointed for training and education centers; • food courts and other social infrastructure.

12 - Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) Location Located adjacent to the busiest international airport in the region.

Surface Area 1 200 ha

Tel +971-4-2995555 - Fax +971-4-2995500 Contacts E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 1996. Electronics, engineering, logistics & cargo, aviation and pharmaceutical irms. The Dubai Airport Free Zone, UAE, specialized area with special economic status, was established in the mid-90’s and since that time it has been developed and improved constantly and actively. The main advantage of this free zone is that it operates side by side with the Dubai international airport. Several thousands of international companies, which operate in a variety Observations of industries, are registered on the territory of the Dubai Airport Free Zone. These are such industries as: logistics and aviation, freight and passenger transportation, pharmaceutics and food stufs, jewelry and household appliances, modern information technologies and others. “The government regulatory body provides international companies with three types of business licenses, respectively: • Trade license: export and import, storage and distribution of speciic and other products speciied in the business license;

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• License for provision of services: professional services in various sectors. It may be legal support, accounting outsourcing or business consulting; • Industrial license - manufacturing and light industry, the import of raw materials, manufacturing, packaging and assembling of products, etc. • The period of validity of the state business license can be from one to three years with sub- sequent prolongation. Moreover, the legal system of United Arab emirates does not limit the number of licenses for carrying on an international business, so your business can get several licenses within one company for two or three types of activity”.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/150-dubai-airport-free-zone

Facilities ofered: • Exemption of business from corporate tax; • No import and export duties; • Strategic location in the most vivacious city district; • Highly developed transport infrastructure; • the modern logistics center which provides the eicient cargo handling; • The availability of freight terminals; • Online service facilities; • The direct access to the government services sector on the issues of customs, immigration, and trade; • Support and maintenance of business registration; • Operation time: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; • Availability of relatively cheap energy resources and skilled manpower. • Warehouse : Two years, renewable for similar period, • Light Industrial Unit : Two years, renewable for similar period • Oices [Minimum 50 sq. meters; no space restriction] Two years, renewable for similar period • Land [Minimum 2500 m²], renewable every15 years.

Potential investors, in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, are ofered the following services: • Oice space (from 50 square meters) with the most diverse and free planning; • Manufacturing and storage facilities, located in immediate proximity to the runways of the airport (from 350 square meters); • Land lots for building (long-term lease with possibility of prolongation); • Information technology service; • Cargo customs clearing service; • Protection of premises and adjacent areas service.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/150-dubai-airport-free-zone

13 - Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (Dubiotech) Location Dubai. 25 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 21 million square feet.

Unnamed Rd Dubai - Émirats arabes unis P.O. Box: 500767 Contacts Email : [email protected] Tel: +971 4 390 2222 - Fax: +971 4 447 4205 http://www.dsp.ae/

“The Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park is the irst free zone economic area in the world which is focused on the development of existing and brand new bio technologies. The date of formation of the specialized area is 2005, and it was created as a separate part of the integrated project on the development of the Emirate’s economy in the scientiic and technical expertise”. Observations “The territory of the Dubai Biotechnology & Research Park free zone area is more than 20 square kilometers, located between two highways - the Emirates Road and Al Khail Road. The international airport of Dubai megalopolis is located in ten minutes’ drive from the Dubai Biotechnolo- gy Park.”

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“Today, hundreds of international companies and representative oices engaged in a variety of modern and high-tech economic sectors are registered and carry out their economic activities on the territory of the special free zone. First of all, this is the food industry and agriculture, biotechnologies and pharmaceutics, laboratory researches and production of high-precision medical equipment. In addition, the registration of companies which are engaged in the servicing of the population and provide professional services (trade, catering, social infrastructure, etc.) is possible in the jurisdiction of the DuBiotech Free Zone.”

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/159-dubai-biotechnology-research-park

“The specialized free trade economic area has combined everything what is needed to carry on and develop your business in the ield of bio technologies. In particular, investors and partners are ofered the following services:” • The modern world-class laboratory complex, which meets all the international safety requirements; • Storage premises with an appropriate equipment and infrastructure; • Commercial and oice premises for leasing; • Land plots for construction.

Advantages: • The 100% ownership of the company’s capital by foreign persons; • Opportunities to distribute the inancial assets and proits independently; • An exemption of companies from taxes (for 50 years); • Customs facilities for import and export of goods and services.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/159-dubai-biotechnology-research-park

Facilities ofered : 1. Commercial Oice: Tower (Al Thuraya Tower –1) [685 sq. ft to 1670 sq.ft] - One year, annually Renewable 2. Executive Oices sq. feet - One year, annually renewable. 3. Hot Desk (Equipped Workstation) - One year, annually renewable 4. Plot of Land Subject to management decision 30-50 years

14 - Dubai Cars and Automotive Zone (DUCAMZ) Located in Ras Al Khor and provides easy access to the Dubai International Airport and to the Location Jebel Ali Port. 20 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 8 000 000 sq. feet.

International Business Tower Business Bay P.O. Box 58562 Dubai Contacts Tel +971-4-3335000 / +971-4-3335777 Email: [email protected]

“Established in 2000, the Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone is an extensive commercial area with special economic status, created for the maintenance and development of the national automotive industry. It is еру perfect international gateway for everybody who is connected with the trade of motor vehicles in any respect. Sellers and buyers, sales representatives and service providers - everyone will ind the number of opportunities and prospects for his business.” “The main objective of the establishing the Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone, as a jurisdiction for free economic trade, is the promotion of the development of the automotive sector of the national economics and involvement of foreign investment assets. The strategy of the development Observations of the specialized area is aimed at inancing and support of various segments of the national automotive industry, including direct investments in the development of the infrastructure of automotive industry.” “Dubai Automotive Zone was founded in the beginning of year 2000 and originally served as the main platform for re-export of vehicles on the Asian and African markets. A favorable location of the zone in the immediate vicinity of the region’s largest shipping and air ports became a key factor in ensuring the sustainability and inlow of the investment assets of the area”. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/161-dubai-cars-automotive-zone

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Among the main incentives that attract new investors and vendors on the territory of the Auto- motive Zone, the following advantages can be singled out: • Strategically advantageous location; • The possibility of 100% ownership of capital by foreign citizens; • Zero rate of corporate taxation; • The modern service concept; • No state currency exchange regulation and restrictions on the withdrawal of investment assets and income; • The opportunities for foreign labor force involvement, including highly qualiied specialists; • No state quotas on the import of motor vehicles; • Exemption of companies from export and import customs duties; • The opened and preferential access to the regional markets; • Modern communications and established infrastructure; • Relatively low cost of energy resources and transportation services; • Parking and round the clock security of the premises and adjacent areas; • The ideal working atmosphere and favorable business climate. • Oice spaces and meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology; • Storage facilities and appropriate handling equipment; • Demonstration and exhibition halls; • Workshops and service stations; • Restaurants and cafes.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/161-dubai-cars-automotive-zone

15 - Dubai Design District (d3) d3 is in the heart of new Dubai, only a couple minutes from the Dubai Mall and its annual 75 million visitors. Access from Dubai International Financial Centre takes only 5 minutes, and traveling from Dubai International Airport is only 15 minutes. Location http://www.dubaidesigndistrict.com/ind-us/ https://www.google.ae/maps/place/Dubai+Design+District+-+Duba%C3%AF/@25.1914366,55.293 8248,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3e5f68127b3134af:0x6f1a1389214ddbe5!8m2!3d25.19053 87!4d55.3005262

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Dubai Design District PO Box 73000 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel.: +971 4 4333000 Contacts GPS : Lat: 25.18629 Lng: 55.29914 http://www.emiratesfreezone.com/contactus/ http://www.dubaidesigndistrict.com/

“The Dubai Design District, known as ‘d3’, is one of the newest Free Zones created to encourage investment in the arts, design and fashion industry in the Middle East.”

Main beneits: • Freezone and non freezone licencing permitting duel setup opportunities • 100% foreign ownership • A legal framework that encourages innovative creative startups • Integrated service provision for design focussed industries • Full repatriation of proits and capital Observations • Tax free status with full capital repatriation http://www.knightfrank.ae/commercial-property/renting/dubai/oice-space/design-district

“A vast area is set aside for the exhibit rooms and sales areas, which ofer customers products from the best manufacturers. Here you will ind everything for decoration and interior: tools, furniture, equipment, crockery and many other things. In addition to the trade and exhibition halls, there are oice and administrative premises, business centers and conference halls on the territory of the Dubai Design Center. The territory of the specialized free trade economic area is divided into relevant sectors, which are interconnected and are arranged by categories, including exhibition halls and food courts.

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The division of sectors into categories facilitates the search of necessary goods and accessories, among them: • goods for home interior; • household appliances and electronics; • lighting appliances and related accessories; • building and inishing materials; • tools and professional home appliances; • gardening, planting of greenery and many others.

“The division into categories provides the maximum security and the inlux of target customers. The Dubai Design Centre is the part of a large-scale project Internet City. Considering the fact that the megalopolis Dubai breaks all the records in term of the volume of building the residential and commercial property, the project has great prospects and will be in demand in the coming decades. It is this factor what involves potential investors from all over the world to the special economic area.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/163-dubai-design-centre

16 - Dubai Flower Centre (DFC) Location Dubai International Airport

Surface Area Size of the Zone : 32,000 sq. meters [Phase I 10,000 sq. meters]

Dubai Flower Centre Al Ittihad Road, Al Garhoud, DubaiLandmark (Near Dubai Cargo Village) - Zip Code: 119900 City of Dubai Contacts Tel.: +971 4 2163434 - Fax: +971 4-224-4995 http://www.uaefreezones.com/enquirycomp.asp?subject=DFlowerCentre [email protected]

Established in 2005, “the Dubai Flower Centre is the free economic trade zone, which is located in close proximity to the Dubai international air harbor. A vast area of this FTZ is the region’s largest centre for stimulating and development of business projects in the ield of loriculture.” “The Dubai Flower Centre specialized area is aimed to supply the increasing consumer demand for loral and other perishable products. It is not a secret that the modern scale of international trade requires a completely new approach of entrepreneurs. Against this background, there is a worldwide shortage of efective commercial tools and innovative solutions in the ield of logistics.”

The project is created to decide efectively such important issues of the wholesale loral industry as: • improving of the quality of deliverable perishable goods and loral products; • packing, repacking and consolidation of goods; • time reduction for transit and delivery to the markets; • increase of proitability of the business schemes which work in the lower industry.

Observations The registration and the further work of foreign companies in the Dubai Flower Centre Free Zone is carried out under the following conditions: • the 100% foreign ownership of the capital of the company; • no restrictions on repatriation of the investment assets and gained proits; • no corporate taxation; • tax holidays for all the types of state fees for up to 15 years; • no state foreign exchange control.

“The Dubai Flower Centre special economic area is an ideal terminal for packing fruits, vege- tables, and loral products, as well as for prompt delivery to the largest markets in the world. It is a great opportunity to organize a proitable business scheme without numerous agents, and using advantages of the customs facilities and tax remissions, and also the absence of state exchange restrictions.” “Dubai Flower Center Free Zone covers a loor area of around 100,000 sq meters. This area covers various oices for the trade of lowers and other horticulture products and thus making Dubai Flower Center Free Zone capable of about handling lowers till 150,000 tons.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/207-dubai-lower-centre-ftz

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17 - Dubai Gold & Diamond Park Location Dubai. 20 Kms from Dubai International Airport

Surface Area Size of the Zone: 522,070 Sq. feet (Phase I: 167,885 sq. ft & Phase II: 354,185).

Gold and Diamond Park 4th Interchange, Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Contacts Tel: 043627777 / +971-4-3477788 - Fax +971-4-3473206 Email: [email protected]

Established in 2001. Gold and diamond trading, designing, manufacturing and crafting of gold and diamond jewellery.

“The Dubai Gold and Diamond Park is a special economic zone with special purpose. The launch was held in the middle of 2001. The structure of the Park includes the retailing spaces and industrial blocks; in particular, it is more than one hundred of production units and dozens of trading halls / rooms ranging in size from 100 to 300 square meters. Besides, the modern oice premises, which are equipped with the latest technologies, are available on the territory of the economic zone.” “The Dubai Gold and Diamond Park in UAE has become an indispensable place for visiting by foreign guests and tourists. There are more than hundreds of international retailers and the world’s largest manufacturers of jewelry products there.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/191-gold-diamond-park-dubai

Registration of the international companies in Dubai Gold and Diamond Park, UAE, is carrying on under the following conditions:

the share capital of the company can be owned at 100% by foreign citizens, there is no need to involve local sponsors or partners; the state does not limit the business and allows to distribute the proits and dividends independently; the international companies are fully exempt from the corporate taxation, including the taxation of income of employees and obligatory social security payments to the budget; Observations clients of the Free Zone are able to use the foreign labor sources; possibility to carry on labor activity and entrepreneurial business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; maximal safety and round-the-clock security guard of the territory; assistance of state agencies in visa and license registration. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/191-gold-diamond-park-dubai

Additional possibilities: “All the jewelry, which is produced on the territory of the Dubai Gold and Diamond Park, is awarded a mark of the Municipality of the Emirate, which conirms the high production status and serves as a guarantee of quality.” “Registration of the international company in the Dubai Gold and Diamond Park can take from 5 to 10 working days, or more (depending on the availability of space). To register the company in the FZC form, you must pay the share capital, the minimum amount of which is a 100 thousand Dirhams. You also need to rent an oice. These requirements do not apply to the representative oices of local and foreign companies.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/191-gold-diamond-park-dubai

Facilities ofered: 1.Retail Outlets [288 sq. ft –1,164 sq.ft] 2.Pre-built manufacturing unit (1000 sq .feet) 3.Show Rooms [6500 sq. ft –9,300 sq.ft] 4.Oice Units [740 sq. ft –2,300 sq.ft]

One year, annually renewable.

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18 - Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) Dubai Healthcare City is located in the heart of Dubai and only 8 km from Dubai International Location Airport.

Surface Area Size of the Zone: Phase I: 4.1 million feet; Phase II: 15 million sq.feet.

Contacts Tel +971-4-3245555 - Fax +971-4-3249000

Established in 2003.

The Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone (DHСC FTZ) is a specialized territorial unit, which requires a special economic status for organizations with various forms and specialists in the sphere of health protection and modern medicine. The main purpose of this economic area is the development of the healthcare system in the United Arab Emirates, the ine-tuning of the national medicine in accordance with the highest international standards, and merging of the world’s leading qualiied medical personnel knowledge and experience. The government of the Emirate considers the project as the opportunity to create a system of comprehensive and quality health care in the country. The strategic international partnership in respect of ensuring the proper researches and the high level of education for health care personnel remain the top priorities in this project. The consolidation of the international medical experience allows to deal with the most challenging situations and is of a great importance for every person on the planet. It should be noted that the program of realization of the Dubai Healthcare City project includes the signiicant investments in the education and development of the scientiic and medical programs and grants. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/167-dubai-healthcare-city

The specialized economic area in the area of medical care and health protection was founded at the beginning of 2002, and is the part of a large-scale project TECOM Investments. The occupied space includes the following infrastructure: • Several large medical hospitals; • More than one hundred of laboratory and outpatient centers; • Availability of highly qualiied professionals; Observations • Hotels. The free zone is located near the famous city district Wai Mall and in ifteen minutes drive from the Dubai international airport. Registration of a company in the DHHC specialized economic area is carried out under the following conditions: • Possibility of 100% ownership of the company’s assets by foreign persons; • Exemption of business from corporate taxes; • Exemption of business from customs duties; • Ability to involve foreign labor force without restrictions; • No restrictions on repatriation of assets and no state currency exchange regulation. The procedure of a company registration in DHHC Free Trade Zone can takes from two weeks or more, depending on the type of the company and the necessary license. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/167-dubai-healthcare-city

Business Segments: Academic Medical Centre: Harvard Medical School Centre, Teaching Hospital, Research Centre Wellness Cluster: Checkup facilities, Sports Medicine, Wellness Centre, Nutrition Centre, Resort & Spa, Health Farm. Medical Cluster: Pharmaceutical and Equipment, Private Hospitals and Clinics, Transplantation Centre, Diagnostic Centre, Day Clinics, Alternative Medicine, Health Care and Support Cluster: Telemedicine, Telehealth, Health Care Services, Healthcare, Consultants, Medical Engineering Services, Medical Laboratories.

Freehold: 1. Spaces: Clinical/Oice/CentresAED 120/sq. ft 2. Plot of Land [To construct entres / Clinics/Oices] Subject to management decision.

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19 - Dubai International Humanitarian City (IHC) Location IHC is located in Dubai Industrial City. DIC Complex - Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Road – Dubai

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International Humanitarian City PO Box 506030 Dubai UAE Contacts Tel: 00971 4 3680202 - Fax: 00971 4 3681099 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: http://www.ihc.ae

“Established by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the International Humanitarian City (IHC) is a non-proit, independent free-zone authority mandated to facilitate international humanitarian aid. The IHC is among the 28 entities that make up the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the largest development foundation in the Middle East. IHC puts Dubai’’s expertise in transport, logistics and innovation at work, enabling aid agencies to reach victims of crises and alleviate the sufering of those who are scarred by hunger and poverty.” https://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us

“The Dubai International Humanitarian City is a specialized economic zone, which serves as the center of international logistics for distribution of humanitarian cargoes. A dozen of institutions, which are members of the United Nations and the Red Cross, and also more than ifty commercial and non-governmental organizations, involved in the provision of humanitarian aid to all parts of the world, carry on their activity on the territory of the International Humanitarian City (IHC) Free Zone in UAE. The economic zone has become an ideal platform for a variety of industries and segments of the economy – from the logistics solutions and education to research Observations activity.” “The economic zone ofers a wide range of special services and tools to optimize a lot of labour processes. Among them there are oice premises, meeting rooms, administrative functions, a full set of public services, portals and tools for involving volunteers and qualiied personnel, organization of public events and promotions, and also a press-cutting service”. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/193-international-humanitarian-city

Business advantages: • loyalty and maximum support of the state; • stable national currency and the absence of bureaucratic barriers; • a wide range of the world-renowned suppliers; • possibility of obtaining visas for employees and close members of their families; • advanced technologies and achievements in the ield of international logistics; • sea and air transport hubs which meet the highest international standards; • political and economic stability, and also a high standard of living; • perfect infrastructure; • relatively low rates for diferent commodity groups and low tarifs.

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20 - Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) Location of the Academic City in Dubai, UAE, is also a major advantage, as the city district is Location located in the immediate vicinity of the center of business megalopolis. Such a location lets residents of the district to use the perfect urban infrastructure to the maximum extend.

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P.O. Box: 73000, Dubai Tel: +9714 360 2060 - Fax: +9714 360 4886 Contacts Email : [email protected] http://www.diacedu.ae/

“The world’s largest free zone dedicated to higher education and the pursuit of intellectual growth. Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) was launched in April 2007 to cater to the needs of the region’s growing and diverse academic community. Home to numerous regional and international colleges and universities, it serves over 24,000 students from all around the world. With more than 400 undergraduate and post-graduate programs currently ofered to students, DIAC continues to expand and grow as per the needs of its robust and talented academic community”.

“This project is implemented by the Government of the Emirate of Dubai starting from 2003 and reasons the creation of the world’s largest training center. The implementation of the project includes several stages, in particular: • The opening of the representative oices of the leading international educational institutions and universities in the territory of the economic area. For this purpose, the appropriate transport and social infrastructure is organized here; • The establishment of educational infrastructure, which meets the highest international standards and requirements, on the territory of the Emirate.

“Besides, not less known districts such as Dubai Festival City and Dubai International City, which are of an economic version for living, are located nearby. “In fact, the Dubai Academic City, UAE specialized economic zone is a unique international educational project. The main purpose of this area is to involve talented and qualiied professionals from all over the world, and, as a result, the development of the intellectual and scientiic industries. Among the already functioning international educational institutions of the academic city, the following institutions and universities can be singled out: • Branch of the American University in Dubai; Observations • Branch of the British University in Dubai; • The Dubai oice of the French Fashion University; • The Dubai National Institute for Professional Education; • Dubai Aviation College; • Dubai Institute of Management Technology; • Mahatma Gandhi University; • Representative oice of the Michigan State University.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/149-dubai-academic-city

Among the services, available for business partners and potential investors, the possibility of obtaining land for the building of schools, institutes or other educational institutions, hotels, shops and residential areas can be noted. There are commercial and residential areas and business centers available for all types of business requirements.

The advantages of DIAC Free Zone for business: • The possibility of 100% foreign ownership of a company; • No restrictions on the distribution of capital and proits; • Customs facilities on goods and services.

The procedure of registration of the company in this free trade zone may take, on average, 2-4 weeks. In general, for entrepreneurs engaged in education, it is a great opportunity to achieve an international level access with minimal cost and maximum comfort.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/149-dubai-academic-city

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21 - Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Location Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai

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Dubai International Financial Centre Authority The Gate, Level 14 P.O. Box 74777 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 (0)4 362 2222 - Fax: +971 (0)4 362 2333

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) The Gate, Level 14 P.O. Box 75850 Dubai, UAE Contacts Tel: +971 (0)4 362 1500 - Fax: +971 (0)4 362 0801

Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFC Courts) The Gate District, Ground Floor, Building 4 P.O. Box 211724 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 (0)4 427 3333 - Fax: +971 (0)4 427 3330

https://www.difc.ae/

The Dubai International Financial Centre, as the territory with the status of the free trade economic zone, was founded at the end of 2004 by the initiative of the government of the Emirate. A decade later, hundreds of international companies, the world’s largest banking groups, transnational corporations, holding structures and insurance companies carry out their successful work in the territory of this economic area. The stimulus of the active development of the inancial industry of the country has become the main purpose of this Free Trade Zone in the United Arab Emirates. Foreign businessmen and entrepreneurs are ofered a wide range of inancial instruments and opportunities for proitable investment activity and possibility of opening the various companies linked with the area of inance. Among the extended range of services which are rendered on the territory of the International Financial Centre, the following opportunities in DIFC FTZ can be singled out: • Renting and leasing of commercial and residential real estate; • Access to the modern communication and information systems and services; • Independent arbitration centre and own legal system; • Providing the advice and practical assistance on technical and managerial issues; • Assistance in visa and license registration issues; • Round the clock safeguarding and the security service. • The modern technologies of international rank and the appropriate infrastructure are available in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The entrepreneurs and investors can count on the expert support in the following areas: Observations • Legal support and representation of interests in government bodies; • Financial audit and accounting; • Consulting services and management of existing risks; • Organization of market research and accumulating information about markets, suppliers, etc.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/171-dubai-international-inancial-centre

• 100 percent foreign ownership; • zero percent tax rate on income and proits; • the freedom to repatriate capital and proits without restrictions; • operational facilities encompassing modern oice accommodation, business continuity facilities, state of the art technical support • data protection facilities, a low cost environment, and the availability of a skilled labourforce and highly trained professionals • who can be easily outsourced in the region; • an extensive tax treaty network for UAE incorporated entities; • internationally accepted laws and regulatory processes; • a world-class, independent, regulatory agency working alongside other inancial regulatory agencies located in major global.

Source: KPMG

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22 - Dubai Internet City (DIC) Location Dubai, 25 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 400 ha

Tel +971-4-3911111 - Fax +971-4-3919000 Contacts Email: [email protected]

“Established in 2000, the Dubai Internet City is the specialized area, established at the initiative of the Government of the Emirate at the beginning of 1999. As the jurisdiction, the Dubai Inter- net City has the special economic status, and is included in the large-scale project on moderni- zation and development of communication and information technologies in the Middle East. This FTZ is the part of the Tick free economic zone. “The Dubai Internet City Trade Zone is located southward of the central part of the modern megalopolis, which allows to use the urban transport infrastructure of Dubai. Territorially, the area borders with such famous Dubai districts as the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. Today, the FTZ is being actively developed and is involving the signiicant investment capital in the economy of the Emirate. Every year thousands of international companies register in the jurisdiction of the Dubai Internet City. The area is of potential interest for the following economic sectors: • Multimedia and the Internet; • LAN and telecommunications; • Business consulting; • Maintenance of the computer equipment; • Marketing and sales; • Services in the ield of information technologies; • Development and implementation of software; Observations • Web design and website creation services; • E-Commerce and etc.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/169-dubai-internet-city

“All large international and holding companies have their representative oices in the Dubai In- ternet City FTZ. Among the famous companies, which are presented in this economic area, there are such producers as IBM, Microsoft, Dell, Sony Ericsson, Canon, Siemens, and also hundreds of representative oices of small and medium-sized businesses which are engaged in the ield of information business and technology can be singled out. On the territory of the Dubai Internet city Free Zone the following state licenses are ofered: • Business license for the provision of IT services; • License in the ield of multimedia and the Internet; • Telecommunication business license; • The software; • License for the provision of services related to the management of real estate; • General business license (services, regional representative oices, consulting activity, tourism and hotel sector, and etc.).

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/169-dubai-internet-city

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23 - Dubai Knowledge Village (KV) Dubai-U.A.E. 25 Kms from Dubai International Airport. Location GPS Co-ordinates : Lat N 25.103056; Long E 55.163042 https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1XF9KVhm_nMJRF1MxhjN57Q0R0RY&hl=en&ll=25.1 0293300000001%2C55.161602000000016&z=17

Phase I - 450,000 sq ft, established 2002. Phase II - an additional 6 blocks, 600,000 sq ft. Currently 16 universities and around 200 other educational institutes and service providers in phases 1 and 2. Phase III - located in Dubai Academic City (DAC), 300 million dhs, 1 million square feet, Surface Area expected to have 2500 students in several universities opening for 2007-2008 academic year including Esmod (a French fashion school), Heriot Watt University (already open in DAC), Institute of Management Technology (IMT), MAHE Manipal Dubai (moving from KV in Al Sufouh) and S P Jain Centre of Management.

P.O. Box: 73000, Dubai Contacts Tel: +9714 3901111 - Fax: +9714 360 4886 Email: [email protected]

Established in 2003. Business Segments: Education Partners, International Universities, Management Development Centre, Online. Academic Institutions, Academic Service Provider, eLearning Provider, HRD Centre. Professional Training Centre, Innovation Centre Testing Centre etc. The Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) free trade economic trade zone was founded at the beginning of 2003 by the initiative of the Government of the Emirate Dubai and is the part of a large- scale project TECOM Investments. The main purpose of the specialized free trade economic zone is to provide high international standards in the ield of recruitment and educational services, and also a consolidation of the leading international companies and professionals which are involved in this ield. Today the dozens of largest higher education institutions and hundreds of specialized schools carry out their educational activities on the territory of the Dubai Knowledge Village FTZ. The Dubai Knowledge Village FTZ specialized economic zone is the perfect base for creating the efective business solutions in the following areas: • Establishing of educational institutions of various kinds; • Searching and involvement of highly qualiied and talented employees; • Improvement of the human resources of the company; • Educational and developmental centers; Observations • Testing, social researches and assessment; • Authoring and scientiic research activities; • Linguistics and consulting services; • Creation of the international professional associations; • Freelance. The registration of the company in the UAE Dubai Knowledge Village free trade economic zone, ofers for companies the following competitive advantages: • No need to involve the local sponsor for the registration of a company, the 100% foreign involvement is allowed; • The company is exempt in full from the payment of all kinds of corporate tax, including income taxes and social beneits for employees; • No customs duties and taxes. The procedure of registering of a new company or incorporating of a branch of the operating one is simple and has minimum requirements. The annual license renewal requires the payment of the ixed fee, the amount of which is also relatively low. The payment of registration fees and other expenses is very low comparing with all the advantages and opportunities for business in the UAE. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/173-dubai-knowledge-village

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24 - Dubai Logistics City (DLC) Location DLC is adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Surface Area 25 square kilometers; [DLC is part of 140 sq. km Jebel Ali Airport City (World Central) project].

Contacts Po Box 74241, Sh Zayed Road, Dubai

Established in 2005, this Governmental project was implemented at the beginning of 2009 and has proven its economic feasibility during the years of its existence. The main purpose of the project was to attract in the region the highly qualiied specialists in the ield of international logistics, and also the development of the national transport logistics: Warehousing, Distribu- tion, Cargo Handling, Contract Logistics Services, Cargo Airline Operators Trading, Assembly/ Light Manufacturing preferably from automotive, electronics, consumer goods, healthcare and life science, aviation, energy, machinery are encouraged. The platform is of potential interest for the following types of companies: • companies and enterprises which require multimodal transport services; • corporations and holding formations which look for the efective and professional solutions in the ield of logistics and international transport; • international companies and agencies engaged in the ield of transport logistics; • private entrepreneurs and companies which need the comprehensive transport services or aircraft chartering. International experts confess that, over the relatively short period, the economic zone has become the main hub and base for combining of air and sea transportation of freight. The features of the jurisdiction allow to optimize all chains of delivery, and therefore to reduce costs and get more beneits. Certainly the Dubai Logistics City economic zone is the largest transport hub at the intersection of trade channels from the West and Asia. The Dubai Logistics City economic zone is the unique complex, which has successfully implemented an integrated approach in settling the issues of logistics and international transport. For the optimization of all the processes and operations the area is located in close proximity to the region’s largest transportation hubs, the Dubai International airport and the Sea port of Jebel Ali. Observations The registration of a company on the territory of the Dubai Logistics City free zone ofer a number of business possibilities and associated beneits for potential foreign investors. In particular: • possibility of 100% ownership by foreign citizens; • no government restrictions for distribution of gained proits and withdrawal of investment assets; • import and export privileges; • opportunities to involve a qualiied foreign labor force; • no state inancial control and currency exchange regulation; • long-term tax holidays; • ability to use the modern transport platform; • the lexibility of corporate law and loyalty of the state authorities towards the foreign business; • the modern infrastructure of international level; • strategically advantageous location; • the relatively low cost of energy resources and minimum rates in the region. The Dubai Logistics City Economic Zone is a long-term project implemented by the Government of the Emirate of Dubai. It is the largest in the world logistics center. The project of this kind is implemented for the irst time in the Middle East, and this is the main reason that the area has become a major international center for re-export, transport logistics, retail, and also for tourist and banking sector. The registration of the company in the territory of the Dubai Logistics City is the real possibility to enter into the new consumer markets of Africa and India, Europe, Asia and markets of other countries. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/203-dubai-logistics-city

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25 - Dubai Maritime City Dubai (located between Port Rashid & Dubai Dry Drocks). Location 10 Km from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area -

Al Mina - Dubai - Émirats arabes unis Dubai Maritime City Authority - 117774 Dubai, UAE Contacts Tel.: +971 800 8855 - Fax: +971 4 3452234 E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 2003, the Dubai Maritime City Free Zone is the non-natural island formation of a vast area. The economic zone of the UAE is a regional shipping center and is located between the Dubai docks and Rashid shipping port.

Business Segments: Shipping Services, Shipping Services Marine management services, Marine related marketing, Marine research & education, Marine recreational services, Design and manufacturing.

“The economic zone is located in close proximity to such traic routes of the Emirate as: • Jumeirah Beach Road highway; • Sheikh Zayed Road highway; • A tunnel under the channel which divides Dubai into two parts.

“It is only about 10 kilometers to the international air harbor of Dubai, and the famous among the foreign guests and tourists Bur Dubai district is also located nearby.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/215-dubai-maritime-city-uae

The main conception of this project is the creation of the largest shipping port in the megalopolis Dubai, which would be able to compete in the international scale. It is worth emphasizing that it is one of the most large-scale projects implemented by the Government of the Emirate which is a stable source of foreign investment to the national economics.”

Functional characteristics and possibilities: “The Dubai Maritime City economic zone, in its structure, is divided into six sectors, each involves diferent kinds of economic activity. All sectors have an access to the appropriate enginee- Observations ring communications and infrastructure. The structuring of the zone allows to optimize many business processes in the area of maritime afairs and get centralized services in such areas as marketing and management, education and production, entertainment and design activities. “The Free Zone is of a great interest for the tourism industry. The national Maritime Museum and the Maritime Academy are located in the academic block, also the International Centre of Oceanography is functioning. It is a modern district with high-rise buildings and appearance appropriate to the image of the megalopolis Dubai. The superb views of the Arabian Gulf and coastal lagoon are opened from the windows of the Dubai Maritime City business centers. To- day, the oice premises in the territory of the Maritime City are of a great demand and indicate the respectability and prestige.” “The elite real estate and exclusive oice premises, luxury hotels and apartments, cozy cafés, and chic restaurants, promenade and shopping malls are located in the central part of the district. The island infrastructure provides unlimited opportunities for the fans of active leisure and sea sports.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/215-dubai-maritime-city-uae

Industrial zone: “A signiicant part of the Maritime City UAE in the megalopolis Dubai is allocated for industrial zone. The repair and shipping docks are located here. The clients and partners of economic zone can rely on a wide range of services for maintenance, service, repair and technical supply of maritime transport and cargo.” “The feature of the Free Zone is that the district was assigned the «Freehold» category by the Governmental Regulation, and it means that foreign citizens are allowed to purchase, in their ownership, real estate and land lots on the island for commercial development. Besides, there are reserved land lots in the central part of the Free Zone for construction of commercial and residential real estate.

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“The territory of the industrial zone is surrounded by a fence and is guarded round the clock. In addition to the production and repair premises there are residential complexes and oice premises. Ship repair docks and wharfs are equipped with all necessary equipment for the maintenance of maritime transport of any displacement, from the lightweight amateur yachts, to the heavy-load ships and tankers. The industrial area ofers more than hundreds of specialized service shops and vast storage facilities”.

Educational component: “The Maritime Academy UAE and the academic buildings are located in the central area of the economic zone of the Dubai Maritime City. This school provides training in naval science, spe- cialties related to maritime transport and engineering. Over 1 thousand cadets from all over the world are trained here at the same time. Club and conference hall, library and residential units are available for students”.

Source: http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/215-dubai-maritime-city-uae

26 - Dubai Media City, DMC Location Dubai. 25 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 300,000 sq. meters.

Dubai Media City Ground Floor, CNN Building P O Box 53777 Dubai, UAE Contacts Tel: +971 4 391 4555 - Tel +971-4-3914555 - Fax: +971 4 391 4616 Email: [email protected] - [email protected]

Established in 2001. “The beginning of the creation of the Dubai Media City specialized economic zone was initiated in October 1999. This project was designed to involve the advanced technologies in the area of national communications, and also in the reproduction of audio and video materials on the local media market.” “The economic zone is located westward of Jumeirah in the Al Suhuf city district. It takes about 20 minutes drive from Dubai International airport to this Free Trade Zone, and such well-known city districts as Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village and Internet City are located nearby. The availability of urban infrastructure provides an access to the main traic arteries of the Emirate of UAE and international hubs.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/183-dubai-media-city

“The implementation of the large-scale governmental project was the starting point for stimulation of the active development of the national media. The jurisdiction of the free economic zone has become an ideal platform for the activity of the following structures: • Publishing houses; • Information agencies; Observations • Advertising and PR agencies; • Organizations engaged in the production and TV broadcasting; • Interactive mass media and advertising platforms.

“The investors and foreign entrepreneurs are ofered a perfect infrastructure, modern communication solutions and engineering networks, including iber-optic lines and the appropriate professional equipment. The special economic status allows the companies which are registered on the territory of the Dubai Media City to use the preferential mode for receiving the rights for broadcasting and organization of operational works in UAE.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/183-dubai-media-city

Business for proposal: “A few dozens of high-rise modern buildings, which are ready to ofer the following real estate for business, are available on the territory of the DMC economic zone: • Oice premises: ofering the oice premises. All buildings and premises have the appropriate engineering communications and meet the requirements of energy eiciency, what allows to reduce the costs of leasing and utilities signiicantly. The infrastructure includes the un- derground and external parking, the system of elevator connections, security and round the clock service;

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• Residential premises: investors and foreign entrepreneurs are ofered living. Residential premises are equipped with the necessary communications, including parking facilities, furni- shings and garden; • Business center: the space which is ofered for clients meets the high rank status of international media centre. These are fully furnished spaces with round the clock service, which are ideal for media business agents, mass media professionals and freelancers who prefer to work in a comfortable and safe environment.

“Besides, the foreign entrepreneurs can count on the loyal attitude of the state authorities of the UAE and the simpliied registration procedure. Everything, including the implementation of corporate law and the current legislation, is working here in order to involve the foreign investments and create a favorable climate for investors.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/183-dubai-media-city

Services for foreign entrepreneurs and investors: • Legal assistance in licensing and visa registration of founders and employees of international company; • Service and management of the oice premises; • Round the clock security; • Postal service and modern means of communication; • Daily cleaning services in residential, commercial and oice premises; • daily provision of local correspondence; • Ability to use the modern equipped conference rooms.

Among the main advantages of the economic status of the jurisdiction: • the exemption of international companies from corporate tax levies • possibility of 100% ownership by foreign citizens should be noted. You -no local agent or sponsor for company registration on the territory of the DMC.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/183-dubai-media-city

27 - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Location Dubai. On Sheikh Zayed Road connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Surface Area 200 hectare development, with currently 62 completed towers.

Tel +971-4-3903899 - Fax +971-4-3903897 Contacts E-mail: [email protected]

The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC) free trade zone was founded at the beginning of 2002 as a versatile FTZ which is specialized on the trade of the exchangeable goods – commodities. It is the strategic project of the Government of the Emirate of Dubai, which is aimed at creating a regulated commodity market in the UAE with the entire required infrastructure. In fact, the DMCC free trade economic zone is the integrated market framework which uniies the various types of economic and commercial activities, connected with the raw materials and commodities, and provides the participants of the commodity market with the necessary tools and services. The DMCC FTZ with special free zone economic status, as a business platform, is designed for international companies and enterprises which deal with the following commodity groups: • oil and petrochemicals; Observations • diamonds, pearls and precious metals – gold, silver, etc.; • cofee, cotton and other commodities. Besides, the Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre FTZ jurisdiction allows the registration of companies which provide residents of the district with the appropriate social services (catering, shops, beauty salons and itness centers, etc.). The registration of companies with other licenses is also available in this FTZ of Dubai. The major commodity groups of the Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre It is worth noting that among the various goods on the Multi-Commodities FTZ there are four major commodity groups, in particular: Gold: the DMCC free trade economic zone has the appropriate infrastructure for production, processing and trade in gold and other precious metals. Entrepreneurs and investors can always use the services of a consulting expert group, which will help to implement this type of business.

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Pearls: since ancient times, the territory of the United Arab Emirates was famous for the production of sea pearls. The services for the foreign entrepreneurs and investors include: commercial space, a simpliied procedure of customs clearance of goods, the availability of the specialized center of evaluation of precious stones and metals, the annual international events and forums, organizing of pearl auctions and etc. Diamonds: one of the main purposes of the DMCC project is to maintain and stimulate the development of the national diamond industry and the market of the precious stones. The free trade economic zone is intended to provide the material and technical infrastructure for the efective and secure trading. It is the ideal international platform with completely transparent structures of cooperation between the state and the private business. Tea products: there are over 24 thousand square meters of commercial space for trading in tea products on the territory of the DMCC free trade economic zone. The shopping centre is located close to the international shipping port of megalopolis Dubai. The entrepreneurs can use the business center and the production facilities for the prepacking and packaging of tea products. In addition, the expert support service is functioning on the territory of the area, which can organize various events and provide business consulting assistance.

Advantages and beneits: • Possibility of 100% company ownership by foreign citizens; • Exemption of international companies from corporate taxation; • No government restrictions on distribution of the gained proits and repatriation of investment assets; • Regulatory processes and legal framework which meets the international standards; • An ideal business environment, built on the principles of transparent cooperation; • Perfect infrastructure, eicient transport solutions, modern communications and means of communication; • Usability and simpliied procedure of company registration and visa processing (the principle of «one window»).

Source: http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/175-dubai-multi-commodities- centre

28 - Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ) Dubai (Close to Dubai Academic City). 15 Kms from Dubai International Airport. Location GPS Co-ordinates: Lat N 25 07.364; Long E 55 25.538

Surface Area 450,000 square feet (built up oice area) & 30 plots of land.

P.O. Box: 500500 Tel: +971 4 3676666 Contacts Email: [email protected] http://www.dubaioutsourcecity.ae/

“Established in 2005, the Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ) jurisdiction is the territorial unit with special economic status, which presumes certain tax beneits and other competitive advantages for international companies. The DOZ Free Zone was launched by the Government of the Emirate in the middle of 2004 as the part of a comprehensive project TECOM Investments, UAE. It’s a vast territory, located a little away from the Central part of Dubai, which develops constantly and involves millions of investment assets. The main purpose of the DOZ free economic zone is the creation of the modern market of outsourcing and consulting services in the UAE, and also ensuring the compliance with high Observations international standards of service in the mentioned area. The territory of the special economic zone is the ideal platform for consolidation and integration of leading experts, professionals and companies in the ield of consulting, training learning and outsourcing. As the model of business Park, the Dubai Outsource Zone is designed to satisfy consumer demand in the market of outsourcing services. For these purposes, it provides all the necessary tools and products, including back oices and call centers, HR and IT-outsourcing. The reliable modern communication infrastructure is ofered for organization of business in the UAE. Private business is provided with maximum support and assistance from state regulatory bodies.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/185-dubai-outsource-zone

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“The Dubai Outsource Center Free Zone is designed for the following activities: -Outsourcing: provision of the outsourcing services in the following areas: personnel employ- ment, telephone sales, advertising, marketing, services, legal support and etc. -Information technologies: outsourcing services in the ield of the remote maintenance of technical and managerial systems of cooperation with staf and clients. -Professional services: providers and couriers services, insurance and tourism, legal advice and representation of the interests of third parties, maintenance, and legal audit. Competitive advantages: • Long-term tax holidays for business; • No need to ind a local partner or sponsor; • No restrictions on repatriation and distribution of the earned revenues and investment assets; • Import and export privileges; • Modern infrastructure and world-class service.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/185-dubai-outsource-zone

29 - Dubai Production City, IMPZ (ex- International Media Production Zone) Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd - Dubai (15 Kmsfrom Dubai International Airport) Location https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1X7uxyO3ayHEpo-54GZW6uSi4CP4&hl=en_US&ll=2 5.038045%2C55.196245999999974&z=17

Surface Area 50 million sq. feet

http://www.dpc.ae/ Contacts http://www.dfzc.ae/dubai-freezones/media/interational-media-production-zone.html

IMPZ Free Zone Business Park combines the numerous international and local companies which are involved in printing, publishing, creating and editing media production and graphic design. The IMPZ project is implemented at the initiative of the Government of the Emirate and is the part of the national technological cluster and is designed to stimulate the development of the media technologies. It is a unique area in UAE, where the entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world can cooperate on beneicial terms. The development of the cluster and its future prospects are provided with the ideal social and technical infrastructure. The following conditions for international business can be singled out among the main advantages of the IMPZ economic zone in Dubai: Observations • possibility of 100% foreign ownership of the assets of the company; • exemption of companies from corporate taxation; • customs facilities for import and export of professional equipment, vehicles, components and raw materials; • loyal legislation and assistance of the state bodies of UAE on the issues of visa and license registration; • simpliied procedure for the registration or incorporation of an international company.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/195-international-media-production-zone http://freezoneregistration.ae/international-media-production-zone-free-zone.php

30 - Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) Dubai at the intersection of Emirates Road and Dubai Al Ain Road. 17 kms from Dubai Internatio- Location nal.

DSO's urban master-planned community spans 7.2 million square meters and has been carefully Surface Area divided into 5 main pillars based on industrial, commercial, education, living and residences, and public facilities.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Government of Dubai Headquarters Building P.O. Box 6009, Dubai, U.A.E. Contacts Tel: +971 4 501 5000 - Fax: +971 4 501 5030 [email protected]

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“Established in 2004, the Dubai Silicon Oasis is the international theme park of advanced technologies in the ield of electronics, which has the special economic status. The Academy of design and electronics operates in the frameworks of the project. The Free Zone was established in the middle of 2004 at the initiative of the Government of the Emirate in order to involve foreign investment assets into national economics of the UAE. The special status of the jurisdiction, which provides international business with a lot of competitive advantages, serves for this purpose”. “The district has already acquired the status of an elite area due to the location of the best residential complexes and buildings in the Emirate. Besides, here there are representative oices and branches of the world’s largest manufacturers of semiconductor products and microelec- tronics. The technology park of the economic zone has become a unique regional project on research, implementation and development of the advanced electronic technologies”. Source: http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/187-dubai-silicon-oasis

Business priorities: • Information technologies and telecommunications, e-Commerce, mobile technologies and software, localization and data processing, Internet technologies and etc.; • Professional consulting services; Observations • Alternative energy sources and the oil and gas industry, aerospace and automotive industries, biotechnologies and much more.

Competitive business advantages: • Possibility of the foreign ownership of the registered company and no necessity to ind local partner; • No government restrictions on the distribution of the earned revenues and repatriation of investment assets; • Zero rate of the corporate taxation of the international companies; • Relatively low tarifs on services and operational service; • Simpliied procedure of the company registration or incorporation of the representative oice; • Round-the-clock qualiied support and maintenance of business; • Direct access to the engineering databases and knowledge; • Clear regulation and lexibility of the corporate law; • Preferential access to the regional markets; • Legal assistance in visa and customs clearance.

Source: http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/187-dubai-silicon-oasis

31 - Dubai Studio City (DSC) Location Dubai-U.A.E (Dubai land). Dubai : 40 Kmsfrom Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 22 million sq.ft.

Dubai Studio City Building 2, Ground Floor Contacts Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 391 4664 - Fax: +971 4 390 9905 Email: [email protected]

Broadcast industry. Dubai has been ofering a number of talents and a number of media productions that stay in competition to other productions from other parts of the world in Dubai Studio City. In an area of about 22 million square feet, Dubai Studio City Free Zone is a combination of modern infrastructure and development environment of the media business that includes movie, television, music and others. Observations In the establishment process of the partner companies for Dubai Studio City Free Zone, there are 6 steps that are easy and are of course guided by the authority. But these 6 steps of Free Zone Registration are only for the companies who are getting established as Free Zone Limited Liabi- lity Company. For the companies who are getting Free Zone Registration of a branch company, have only 4 steps to follow. http://freezoneregistration.ae/dubai-studio-city-free-zone.php

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32 - Dubai Textile City (DTC) Awir road, approximately 23 kms from the heart of the city and 10 minutes drive from Dubai Location International Airport.

Surface Area 6 000 000 sq. meters

Textile Merchants Group P.O.Box 50961, Contacts Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971-4-3531551 [email protected]

“This economic sector can become second after the oil and gas industry. The Dubai Textile City economic zone is one of the Government projects which contributes to such a development of the domestic textile industry.” “The Free Zone is located in the Ras al Khor city district, in ten minutes drive from the Dubai International air harbor. The dozens of stores and specialized salons with textile products are registered and carry out their trading activity on the territory of the economic zone. “The infrastructure of the economic zone includes a modern oice premises and showrooms, storage facilities and selling spaces, in which the necessary utilities and social facilities are available”. “The main strategic goal of the Government project is to create a civilized market and favorable conditions for international trade relations, assistance to the business partners and to airm the international image of Dubai as of the optimal platform and the centre of the regional textile industry.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/227-dubai-textile-city

The following aspects can be distinguished among the other opportunities for international trade on the territory of the Dubai Textile City Free Zone: • wide range of instruments for international logistics and duty-free reexport of the textile products; • no mediation schemes and no need to pay a fee; Observations • modern technologies and opportunities for promotion of products, and also an access to the international mass media; • minimal costs on the administration and business management; • simpliied procedure of business registration and obtaining of a residence visa for the founders and members of their families; • availability to involve foreign labor resources; • consulting and legal support of the state bodies concerning visa and license registration, business registration, etc.; • competitive cost and preferential terms of rent of residential and oice premises, storage facilities and selling spaces; • customs agreements which open the preferential access to the regional and international markets; • low operational and production costs; • possibility to conduct transactions of the sublease of the real estate; • duty-free admission of goods to the local market; • discipline and a stable legal system which provide an efective protection of the investment assets and private property.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/227-dubai-textile-city http://www.freezonesuae.com/pdf/Dubai%20Textile%20City.pdf

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33 - Energy and Environment Park (Enpark) Situated in Dubai, between Al Khail and Emirates road highways (10 minutes from Dubai Inter- Location national Airport; 60 minutes from Abu Dhabi; 15 minutes from Jebel Ali port for easy imports, exports and logistics operations.

Surface Area -

General contact: Phone: +971 4 3902222 Email: info_at_dsp.ae

Business Development Manager Contacts Phone: +971 4 390 2222 Email: hamad.alzarooni_at_dsp.ae

Marketing Manager Phone: +971 4 390 2222 Email: Sina.auchere_at_dsp.ae

Enpark is a dedicated free zone for energy and environment companies. Enpark is a member of TECOM Investments Science Cluster located at Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park widely known as Dubiotech.

Enpark constantly engages its business partners in pilot projects and public awareness cam- paigns in order to stimulate the growth of the industry. Examples vary from the Solar Street Lamps, an of-grid application provided by Enpark registered company PTL Solar and light disposal unit. A fully integrated knowledge community, Enpark also includes value added services such as programmes, partnerships and amenities to support the success of environment companies and their employees. Enpark frequently hosts networking events for Enpark-licensed companies with the objective of providing an opportunity for all to share their scope of operations, products and services with industry peers. Enpark supports and organizes industry focused events aimed at educating professionals, government employees and students from the industry on the energy and environment applications focusing on diferent aspects of the energy and environment industry. Observations Incentives: • Ownership, Taxation, Repatriation Advantage. • 100% foreign ownership. • 100% repatriation of capital and proits. • 100% repatriation of capital and proits. • No corporate tax. • License of the company has to be renewed on annual basis.

Renewal: Penalty would be charged by the authority if license is renewed after expiry date.

http://www.gbsei.com/enpark-freezone-onshore-company-formation.php http://www.greenemirates.org/greendirectory/20,green-government-organisations-uae

Permitted activity: Energy/ Renewable Energy/ Energy Eiciency Equipments / Air and Envi- ronment/ Water and Waste Water/ Recycling and Solid Waste/ Transportation/ Green Building/ Organic Products and Associations (Non-Proit Organizations).

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34 - Heavy Equipment & Truck Zone (HETZ) Al Awir Free Zone, Al Awir Dubai. 20 Kms from Dubai International Airport. Location Located next to Dubai Customs Automobile Zone (Ducamz).

Surface Area 50 000 000 sq. meters.

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“The Heavy Equipment Truck Zone (HETZ) project is one of the new Free Zones in Dubai. The HETZ economic area is designed to increase the volume of reexport of heavy equipment and trucks. The entire necessary infrastructure, including possibilities for transportation, shipping, and organizing trade in heavy equipment, is created here. There are administrative oices, a full set of public services on registration and licensing, customs clearance and retail spaces, banking services and much more for the needs of international business. It should be noted, that the newly created HETZ economic area, is an industry cluster and complements the national transport sector. The project is implemented in the network of the Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone, and under the auspices of the Jebel Ali economic zone. It is an ideal trading platform that unites the interests of the diferent companies which are involved in the motor transport economic sector. Retail spaces for opening the branded stores and dealer sales outlets are ofered for investors. The total area of the economic zone is more than several square kilometers. Upon the assertion of the authorities, this vast territory provides a special status for business optimization and preferential access to the regional markets.” http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/229-heavy-equipment-truck-zone

The administration of the economic zone ofers a number of possibilities and competitive Observations advantages for its customers and business partners. In particular, the following possibilities for potential investors can be singled out: • convenient location of the economic area and direct access to the main transportation hubs of the Emirate; • preferential corporate taxation of the companies (long-term holidays); • additional opportunities for sales stimulation (exhibitions, presentations, auctions, and etc.); • customs facilities for reexport of heavy equipment and trucks, and also the privileged mode of the entering into the local market of the Emirates (customs duty is 4%); • availability of the necessary administrative resources, including professional and special equipment; • developed inancial and banking sector which makes it possible to manage the assets remo- tely; • developed urban social infrastructure which includes everything necessary for comfortable and safe residence; • consulting and legal support of the state authorities on the issues of licensing, customs clearance and visa issuing for founders and employees.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/229-heavy-equipment-truck-zone

35 - Jebel Ali Free zone (JAFZA) The Free Zone is right next to Jebel Ali Port, and half an hour from the Dubai International Airpo- Location rt.

100,000,000 s.q. mtrs (Free Zone North). 50,000,000 sq. meters (Free Zone South). Surface Area Sublease of leased land is allowed for sister company/s provided the existing company or shareholder is the major shareholder in the sub-lessee company.

Jebel Ali Free Zone PO Box 17000, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE, Contacts Tel +971-4-8813000 - Fax +971-4-8815554. http://jafza.ae/

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Established in 1985, the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is a large commercial hub next to one of the largest ports in the Middle East. Since it was founded, JAFZA has established itself as a globally renowned hub for thousands of international companies. Jafza is a dynamic base for thousands of businesses, from over 100 countries, sustaining over 144,000 jobs and attracting more than 32% of the UAE’s foreign direct investment; all the while exceeding 50% of Dubai’s total exports, with an phenomenal value for trade of $87.6 billion.

In the past 30 years Jafza has grown from 19 companies in 1985 to more than 500 in 1995 and over 7,500 today, which includes more than 100 Global Fortune 500 enterprises. Most of these companies have set up their regional headquarters in Jafza to serve the wider Middle East region comprising West Asia, the CIS, Africa and Indian Subcontinent that Jafza as a hub serves.

In 1996, when Jafza became the irst free zone to be awarded ISO certiication. Keeping in step with this success, Jafza won the Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) in 2004 and the Observations Dubai Quality Award 2005 and 2010.

http://jafza.ae/about-us/history-vision-promise/#gs.hSGi9s0

Incentives: • A company set up within the Jebel Ali Free Zone can be entirely foreign owned • Jebel Ali Free Zone companies are exempt from all import duties • 100% of all the capital and proits from Jebel Ali Free Zone companies can be repatriated • Jebel Ali Free Zone companies are exempt from paying corporate tax for 50 years • Jebel Ali Free Zone companies can beneit from extremely low energy tarifs • Jebel Ali Free Zone companies have access to a well-trained and highly skilled pool of workers

https://www.uae-eu.com/jebel-ali?gclid=CMTM2s2KqdICFRIo0wod1YcEsA

36 - National Industries Complex (new name since 2016 of Dubai Techno Park) Location Adjacent to Jebel Ali International Airport, Dubai-U.A.E. 40 Kmsfrom Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 30 sq. kilometers.

Address Shuwaikh, Jahra Road Interchange, Opposite to Kaifan Bridge PO Box 417, Safat 13005 Kuwait City, Kuwait Phone +965 2484 4739 - Fax +965 2483 9582 Contacts Website: www.nigroup.net Email : [email protected] http://nationalindustriespark.ae/

National Industries Complex is a territorial unit in the Emirate Dubai with a special economic status, which provides the international business with the number of competitive advantages and public beneits in the ield of taxation and customs levies. The National Industries Complex economic zone was created in the middle of 2007. The main purpose of this specialized economic zone is to involve talented and highly qualiied professionals, and to stimulate the development of the following economic sectors: • various technological developments; • national oil and gas sector and related new technologies; • industrial engineering and transport logistics; • state health care system and the development of the new sectors; Observations • water management and infrastructure tasks.

Registration of the international company in the DTP jurisdiction ensures the following competitive advantages: • no need to involve a local partner and 100% foreign ownership of a company is allowed; • no restrictions on the distribution of the income and withdrawal of the investment assets outside the jurisdiction; • opportunities for involvement the foreign manpower reserves; • tax and customs beneits for business.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/189-dubai-techno-park

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37 - Hamriyah Free Zone Hamriyah Free Zone is located in the emirate of Sharjah. 35 Kmsfrom Dubai International Airpo- Location rt.

Surface Area 24 000 000 sq. meters.

Post Box. No. 4888 Sharjah - United Arab Emirates Tel +971-6-5263333 - Fax +971-6-5263555 Contacts Email : [email protected] Website: www.sharjahports.ae

The Hamriyah Free Tarde Economic Zone (HFTZ) is the territorial unit on the territory of the Emirate of Sharjah, which has the special status and the preferential conditions for carrying on business. The project is aimed at stimulating the development of the national industrial sector. The free trade economic zone is located on a vast area of more than 20 thousand square kilometers and includes the commercial and industrial facilities. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/177-the-hamriyah-free-trade-economic- zone-the-uae-ftz

Hamriyah FTZ advantages: • Strategic location to access global markets • Access to the UAE and GCC markets • Attractive investment incentives • Abundant and inexpensive energy • Developed infrastructure • Land for lease for investor development Observations • Purpose built oice accomodation, warehousing and factory units • Three seaports and international airport • Favourable low cost living conditions • Low labour costs

Investment Incentives: • 100% Foreign company ownership is allowed • 100% Import and Export tax exemption • 100% Exemption from all commercial levies • 100% Repatriation of capital and proits allowed • 25 year leases available, renewable for a further 25 years

Tax Beneits: no corporate proits tax No personal income tax.

http://www.hfza.ae/en-us/abouthfz/businessincentives.aspx

38 - Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF-ZONE) Location Sharjah. 55 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 100 ha

Tel +971-6-5570000 - Fax +971-6-5571131 Contacts Email: [email protected]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) project is the free zone economic area with special status, which is located on the territory of the International airport in the Sharjah Emirate. The main attraction of this Free Zone for the foreign investors is the location in the vicinity of the Dubai, availability of the airport and attractive prices. Observations The SAIF FTZ free trade economic area was founded at the beginning of 1995, and it is one of the earliest Governmental projects of the Sharjah Emirate, which are designed to stimulate the development of the national economy. It should be noted that it is the irst industrial centre in the region which has the necessary modern infrastructure, which allows to increase the economic eiciency of all production processes.

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More than 5 thousand companies from all over the world are registered on the territory of the SAIF FTZ jurisdiction. These companies carry out their business activities in such economic sectors as industry and commerce, information technologies and professional consulting, international logistics and tourism, service, etc. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/165-sharjah-airport-international-free- zone-saif-ftz

Advantages of the SAIF FTZ jurisdiction: If to ask the question, what are the advantages of this jurisdiction, in contrast to the other similar areas, then the world-class infrastructure and competitive business possibilities can be singled out. Several key factors which attract more and more foreign entrepreneurs and investors can be singled out among the number of opportunities of the jurisdiction: • Minimal costs for energy resources, what allows to minimize the production costs and to earn more proit; • Simpliied procedure of registration of the business, which allows to save a lot of time (registration or incorporation of the company is carried out during the couple of days). Besides, the governmental runaround and bureaucratic barriers are eliminated; • Availability of the new regional and international markets. The simultaneous access to the Persian Gulf and the Indian ocean, provides the efective solutions in the ield of logistics for the development of new markets in the Middle East, India, Africa, and Asia; • Tax and customs privileges for international companies; • No restrictions on the involvement of the foreign labour force, including highly qualiied labour reserves. The registration of a company on the territory of the Free Zone and renting of the oice, allows to issue a residence visa not only for the founders, but also for the foreign employees of the registered company; • Loyalty of the government bodies and lexible corporate legal framework. The administration of the SAIF FTZ economic area treats the foreign business with respect and understanding, in order to attract more investors. Each partner can count on the consulting and legal support of the administration in any issues. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/165-sharjah-airport-international-free- zone-saif-ftz

39 - USA Regional Trade Center Location Al Taawun Road, Adjacent to Expo Center - Sharjah

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Al Taawun Road, Adjacent to Expo Center PO Box 39283 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Contacts Tel: +971 6 537 8331 - Fax: +971 6 537 8332 - Mobile: +971 56 1180989 http://www.usartc.com/

The U.S.A Regional Trade Center (USARTC) works to the beneit of U.S. Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs); speciically by providing SME’s with assistance in exploring and entering the market, including establishing a presence in the UAE and greater region.

Beneits : • Establish regional presence at a prestigious address beside Sharjah Expo Center • Opportunity to partner with US companies • Streamlined and investor friendly process and procedures • 100% foreign business ownership Observations • Zero personal and corporate tax rate • 100% capital repatriation and no currency restrictions • Comprehensive client relationship management providing eicient service for processing of all documentation

World-class facilities: • Serviced and furnished oices • Dedicated shared receptionist • Highly-equipped meeting and conference rooms • Showroom and exhibition space

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Tax incentives: 100% corporate tax exemption; 100% import & export tax exemption; 100% personal income tax exemption

Investment incentives: 100% foreign company ownership; 100% repatriation of capital and proits; No currency restrictions

Business incentives: UAE bank account; UAE residence visa; Ability to hire staf

http://www.usartc.com/freezone-setup

LIST OF OPERATING FREE ZONE IN AJMAN 40 - Ajman Free Zone Location Western coast of United Arab Emirates. 20 Kmsfrom Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 100 ha

Ajman Free Zone, Shk.Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktom Street, Ajman, United Arab Emirates Contacts Tel.: 00971 6 7011555 - 00971 6 7429222 http://afz.gov.ae/

Ajman Free Zone (FTZ) is a free trade zone on the territory of the Emirate with the same name in the UAE. It is one of the early Government projects designed for attracting foreign investment into the national economy, which was founded in the beginning of 1996 and was aimed at accommodation of more than 10 thousand companies. The main transport hub of the Ajman free economic zone is the Ajman shipping port, which has 12 independent piers, and which serves thousands of ships annually. Besides, there is a direct access to two international air harbours and three shipping ports. More than 200 large industrial enterprises and companies operate on the territory of the Ajman economic zone, the UAE, and the goods produced here are exported to the international market. Among the key areas of economic activity, which is implemented on the territory of the free zone, one can single out the following types: • tanning industry and textile industry; • food, tobacco and beverages; • woodworking industry and furniture manufacturing; • printing and publishing, paper products and etc.; • chemical industry and production of plastic products; • mineral products and raw materials; • metallurgical industry; Observations • production of the professional equipment, machinery and other industries.

Advantages for potential investors The special status of the jurisdiction of Ajman free zone, the UAE, provides for the following competitive advantages for investors: • possibility of attracting the foreign labour force; • exemption of business from import and export customs duties; • no hidden fees, and minimum costs on business maintenance; • long-term contracts for leasing land lots, with the possibility of extension up to 20 years; • long-term tax holidays; • no restrictions from the state on repatriation of the investment assets; • the region’s most minimal tarifs for utilities. Moreover, the status of the Ajman FTZ provides international companies with the possibility of obtaining certain advantages, in particular: • no need to attract a local sponsor, 100% foreign ownership of business is possible; • simpliied procedure of registration and obtaining a business license and residence visa; • preferential access to the regional markets (the Persian Gulf States).

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/205-ajman-free-zone-uae-ftz

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LIST OF OPERATING FREE ZONE IN UMM AL QUWAIN 41 - Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone Umm Al Quwain. West Coast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain Location (UAQ). 55 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

The Free Zone complex consists of 845m of quay wall with 400m capable of handling ocean- Surface Area going vessels, and 118,000m² of land reserved for light Industrial Development.

Tel.: +971-6-7655882 - Fax.: +971-6-7651552 Contacts Email: [email protected]

The Ahmed Bin Rashid free zone is the state investment project, implemented in the middle of 1998 by the initiative of the Government of the Umm Al Quwain Emirate. The main purpose of the Ahmed Bin Rashid FTZ is ensuring of the active development of the region and creation of the international business centre for local and foreign investors.

Advantages for entrepreneurs and investors: Several important factors, which inluence the choice of the jurisdiction for the optimization of production processes in the light industry, can be singled out among the main competitive advantages and opportunities for potential investors: • unlimited reserve of land lots, for investment construction and organization of production lines; • a number of corporate beneits and advantages, including; long-term tax holidays (up to 15 years), the possibility of 100% foreign ownership of the business, and also export and import privileges for the delivery of goods and raw materials supply; • availability of the vast storage facilities which meet all the safety requirements; • relatively law cost of qualiied labor force, and the absence of restrictions on the involvement of the migrant workers; Observations • the most simpliied registration procedure and minimal costs of the business maintenance, what allows the partners to focus on creation of a proitable business scheme and its development; • the necessary IT infrastructure, including modern networking and communication tools, is available on the territory of the ABRFZ economic zone. The investors are ofered the efective solutions in the ield of international transport logistics, which are based on the advanced experience and technologies, for optimization of the number of production cycles; • fully transparent policy of cooperation between state bodies and private business, and as the result – the complete absence of bureaucratic barriers and governmental runaround. Moreo- ver, the public authorities are very loyal to the foreign business and provide the consulting and legal support for the partners on the issues of about company registration, obtaining business licenses and residence visas for founders and employees; • favorable investment climate and long-term prospects for economic development of the zone, as the complex Governmental project which is aimed at the development of the national economy.

http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/209-ahmed-bin-rashid-free-zone-abrfz

42 - RAK Investment Authority Free Zone Ras Al Khaimah Location http://www.rakia.ae/Contact/Location-Map

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RAK Investment Authority Contacts Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Tel.: +971 7 2068666

RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA) is a leading business destination committed to providing a pro-business environment, regulatory stability and robust infrastructure in the emirate of RAK Observations in the UAE. Comprised of two dedicated industrial parks, a combined area of 30-million square metres, RAKIA provides hassle-free business set-up, state-of-the-art facilities and economical solutions to help clients compete regionally and globally.

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RAKIA presents a wide range of solutions and services, adhering to constantly meeting the requirements of its clients. Owing to the strategic advantages and investor-oriented policies, RAKIA is home to over 500 manufacturers and thousands of SMEs. These advantages include: • Choice of free zone or non-free zone • Low cost of business set-up and operations • Ease of doing business • 100% tax exemptions (no corporate or personal taxes) • 100% foreign ownership in free zone companies • 100% repatriation of capital and proits • 45-minute drive from Dubai • Easy access to strategic markets in the MENA Region • 31% of world’s population in 4-hour lying radius • Proximity to express highways, seaports and airports

http://www.rakia.ae/About/RAK-Investment-Authority

43 - Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone (RAK Free Zone) Location Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah, only 45 minutes from business hub Dubai,

Surface Area 188 ha

Tel.: +971-7-2041111 - Fax: +971-7-2280859 Contacts Email : [email protected] https://rakftz.com/

Since 2000, the Ras al-Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is the Government project implemented at the beginning of 2000. This UAE free trade zone has comprised more than 10 thousand companies from all over the world and is located on the territory of the Emirate with the same name. The RAK FTZ provides the appropriate infrastructure for the most various industries. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/179-ras-al-khaimah-ftz-the-uae

Advantages and opportunities for setting up a business:

The following factors are the main advantages of the RAK FTZ, the UAE, for the international business: • No prerequisite to invite a local sponsor for registration of a company, the 100% ownership of business by foreign citizens is allowed; • Exemption of international companies from the corporate taxation, including taxes on the income of employees; • No restrictions from the state on the distribution of the gained proits and the withdrawal of the investment assets outside the jurisdiction; • Developed and advanced transport infrastructure, international air, sea and land transport Observations hubs; • Unlimited possibilities for attracting the foreign labor force, including the visa issuing for the employees of the company; • Relatively low cost of the administrative expenses on the maintenance of business and tarifs for communal services; • Maximum support of the administration and public authorities on the issues of business registration or obtaining a business license; • Favorable investment climate and a comfortable business surroundings.

The following competitive possibilities are available for potential investors and trading partners of the Ras Al Khaimah free trade zone, the UAE: • Business park for the companies engaged in the activities which require qualitative oice spaces; • Industrial park for the companies engaged in the heavy industry; • Technology park for the enterprises engaged in the light industry and trading companies; • Aircraft leet: maintenance and repair of the aircrafts; • Academic Park – a specialized area for educational activities. http://www.companies-dubai.com/en/free-trade-zones/179-ras-al-khaimah-ftz-the-uae

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44 - Rak Maritime City Location Ras Al Khaimah.

Ras Al Khaimah. RAK Maritime City Free Zone covers an area of several million square metres, divided into zoned Surface Area plots which can accommodate businesses of varying size and across multiple industrial sectors. https://www.rakports.ae/rmc.php

Dubai Maritime City L.L.C. PO Box 32111 Dubai – UAE

Head Oice Maritime Business Center - 10th Floor Contacts Leasing & General Inquiries +971 4 367 1771 [email protected]

Tél.: +971 7 266 8444 http://www.dubaimaritimecity.com/

“RAK Maritime City Free Zone is the latest, and most advanced, maritime free zone to open in the United Arab Emirates. The vision of H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Maritime City Free Zone is a project of huge dimen- sions, which in turn will have a long lasting impact on the maritime industry across the region. The ifth state of the art port facility in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the project covers 8 million square metres of strategically located coastland, combining a dedicated harbour, access to deepwater berths in the future, 5 kilometres of new quay wall, exclusive private jetties, deep harbour entrance, plus a variety of plots for industrial, commercial and general trading businesses.

The beneits are as diverse as the oferings. RAK Maritime City Free Zone combines the best in international port facilities with inherent business advantages for companies seeking cost eicient, secure, transparent and customized business answers with the best in tax beneits. RAK Maritime City Free Zone will be zoned into areas for speciied use — retail, warehousing, general cargo handling, industrial production and manufacturing, tank storage and shipbuilding Observations or repairs. Each will be able to incorporate companies as both FZE and FZC entities, along with a choice of trading licences, work permits and UAE residence visas. With signiicant land expansion available for individual companies, outstanding access to a variety of markets, low operating costs, and complete business support in all your ventures, RAK Maritime City Free Zone is your maritime gateway into the region”. http://www.emiratesfreezone.com/rak-maritime-city/

• Draft - 6.5 metres (harbour entrance) • 8 million square meters in area • Dedicated harbour covering 820,000 square meters of water • 5 kilometers of new quay wall • Plot sizes ranging upwards from 25,000 square meters • Berth / Jetty lengths 100+ meters (necessitates plot size of 40,000+ square meters)

https://www.rakports.ae/rmc.php

45 - Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone (RAKMFZ) Ras Al Khaimah. Location 100 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

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Tel +971-7-2445125 Contacts Email: [email protected]

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“Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone and Film City was launched 3 January 2006, by the Ras Al Khai- mah Free Trade Zone (RAKFTZ) authority competing directly with Dubai Media City. RAKFTZ is being developed because of the increasing cost of living in Dubai, which makes Ras Al Khaimah an alternative place to go. RAK Free Trade Zone authority has licensed Mirage Holdings Free zone Company, LLC, Ras Al Khaimah, to operate the RAK media city”. http://www.dubaifreezonecompany.com/auriondubai/rak_Media_City.html

Observations Incentives: • low registration and maintenance costs, • a wide variety of business licenses, • no corporate taxes, • one stop shop for company registration procedures, • full foreign ownership is allowed.

http://www.companyincorporationdubai.com/ras-al-khaimah-media-free-zone-and-ilm-city

LIST OF OPERATING FREE ZONES IN FUJAIRAH 46 - Fujairah Free Zone Location Fujairah. 120 Kms from Dubai International Airport.

Surface Area 2 100 000 sq. meters.

Fujairah Free Zone Authority PO Box 1133, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates Contacts Tel : +9719 2228000 - Fax : +9719 2228888 E-mail : [email protected] / [email protected] Website : www.fujairahfreezone.com / www.fujairahfreezone.ae

Fujairah Free Zone is adjacent to the Port of Fujairah. Companies established here have easy access to all Arabian Gulf ports, the Red Sea, Iran, India and Pakistan on weekly feeder vessels. Mainline services arrive from Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Far East and North America on a weekly basis, and services leave twice weekly to the Far East and once a week to North America. Fujairah Free Zone is also close to Fujairah International Airport which is the only airport serving the UAE East Coast as well as northern Oman. A fortunate combination of geographic location, with access to world’s major shipping routes, a ine port & airport, and streamlined procedures, make the Free Zone of Fujairah an ideal place for business. Accessibility & personal touch of the staf, and management. Fujairah Free Zone ofers a unique Connectivity - logistic link to the world; by air through Fujairah International Airport, by sea through Fujairah Sea Port, and by road to Middle East & beyond. Investors beneit by way of faster transaction, accruing due to shorter delivery times. Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) ofers an unmatched Economy - cheaper tarifs, and minimum start up time. Licenses can be issued within one working day. Reduced establishment expenses, and lower overheads, make FFZ a very cost efective investment proposition. http://www.fujairahfreezone.com/about-us/about-fza/ Observations Fujairah has much to ofer. This small community today enjoys modern facilities and conve- niences, and is linked by modern highways to all major cities in the United Arab Emirates. Fujai- rah is a mere 90 minutes drive time from Sharjah, under two hours from Dubai, and just three and a half hours from Abu Dhabi.

Advantages: • 100% ownership of your business • No Paid-up Share Capital or Annual Audit require • No NOC required (for UAE residents) • Access to Fujairah Creative City Free Zone business centre in Dubai for Signature and Elite packages. • Above 60 years old share holder should be person in charge. • 6 shareholders maximum in a license. • No pre-approvals. https://www.qmcuae.com/fujairah-free-zone/ 44 WFZO Index cards - United Arab Emirates

47 - Fujairah Creative City Hamad Ben Mohammed St Creative Tower – Fujairah. Location http://www.creativecity.ae/contact.html

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Creative Tower P.O. Box 4422 Fujairah, UAE Contacts Phone: +971 9 207 1333 - Fax: +971 9 228 3756 Email: [email protected] http://www.creativecity.ae/about.html

The role of Creative city is to provide clients with reliable services and to support emerging companies every step of the way. Value, scalability, and eiciency - these are some of the key points you think of when establishing a new business entity.

Creative City ofers an extensive range of key services and facilities to all of its clients. Each of which have been developed to help empower and support them in the creation and operation of their company in the Creative City free zone. Creative City provides a complete one-stop Observations solution for individuals and businesses. In addition to simplifying the process of obtaining of company licenses and visas, Creative City helps each client choose their preferred business pac- kage based on individual needs and requirements. We ofer attractive business packages with lexible payment plans. Our virtual oices include prestige addresses, great facilities, professional assistant and pro services, virtual services and much more. Moreover, there is a wide range of additional business services available in Creative City business centres and through the Creative City e-services portal (ccclub.ae). http://www.creativecity.ae/services.html

CONTACTS Free Zone Registration Yes Business Centre, Al Barsha, Dubai - UAE For Free Zone Licence Call: 056-4023265 [email protected] www.freezoneregistration.ae http://freezoneregistration.ae/contact-us.php

UEA Free zones Global Resources Oice #224 Oud Mehta Building, Next to City Bank Building & Opp. Wai Mall. Dubai P.O. Box: 85570 Dubai - U.A.E. Tel: +971 4 3245630 - Fax: +971 4 3245640 Email: [email protected] Web: www.uaefreezones.com

Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones in Abu Dhabi Head oice P.O Box: 36000 Abu Dhabi Tel: 00971 (2) 5500000 - Fax: 00971 (2) 5500550 ZonesCorp is a dynamic industrial development organization located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Launched in 2004 by the Abu Dhabi Government, ZonesCorp is the largest operator of purpose-built Economic zones in the United Arab Emirates.

World Free Zones Organization Oice # 1090, 1st Floor, 7W-B, Dubai Airport Free Zone PO Box 371113, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Email: [email protected] Tel: +971 4 204 5473 - Fax: +971 4 295 2945 45 WFZO Index cards - United Arab Emirates

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