FZE and FZC in the UAE

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FZE and FZC in the UAE

FZE (Free Zone Establishment) and FZC (Free Zone Company) are convenient Free Zone structures in the UAE that offer 100% foreign ownership, limited liability and straightforward incorporation. If you want to set up a company without a local partner and with flexible business activities, FZE and FZC are optimal solutions.

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What is an FZE?

An FZE (Free Zone Establishment) is a company with a single shareholder (individual or corporate) registered in a UAE Free Zone.

✅ Ideal for solo businesses, consulting, IT, e-commerce and holding structures

Parameter	Value
Number of shareholders	1
Liability	Limited to share capital
Capital	From AED 1,000 (depends on the Free Zone)
Example	ABC Consultancy FZE (DMCC)

What is an FZC?

An FZC (Free Zone Company) is an entity with multiple shareholders (typically 2 to 5) who co-own and manage the business.

✅ Suitable for partnership projects, digital teams, start-ups and joint investments

Parameter	Value
Number of shareholders	2 or more (up to 50 in some zones)
Liability	Proportionate to shareholdings
Management	Appointed manager or a board
Example	GlobalTech FZC (SHAMS)

Shared benefits of FZE and FZC

100% foreign ownership.
Limited liability.
0% corporate tax (in most Free Zones if conditions are met).
Streamlined bank account opening and residency visas.
Flexible activity scopes: trading, consulting, IT, marketing, logistics, media.

Differences between FZE and FZC

Criteria	FZE	FZC
Shareholders	1	2 or more
Management style	Single decision-maker	Collective / appointed
Best for	Solo business, holding	Partnerships, joint ventures

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Where FZE and FZC are registered

Free Zone	FZE/FZC supported	Highlights
DMCC (Dubai)	✅	Prestigious zone, strong financial standing
RAKEZ (Ras Al Khaimah)	✅	Warehousing, logistics, manufacturing
SHAMS (Sharjah)	✅	Creative business, IT, start-ups
Fujairah Creative City	✅	Low entry cost, media-focused
DIFC / ADGM	❌	Use LTD/LLP structures, not FZE/FZC

MIRAD services

Select the optimal Free Zone for your activity.
End-to-end incorporation of an FZE or FZC.
Obtain the trade licence/licence, office solutions, residence visas and Emirates ID.
Set up TRN, WPS and assist with accounting and banking.
Support connections to logistics, e-commerce and B2B platforms.

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