Download the UAE free zones list
A free, printable list of 40 UAE free zones: emirate, authority (as published), focus, licence-cost data status and official website where verified. Reviewed September 2026.
| Format | Best for |
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| Reading, printing and sharing | |
| CSV | Sorting and filtering in Excel or Google Sheets |
A list of free zones is not a list of companies
Searches for a “UAE free zone companies list PDF” usually mean one of two things:
| Your goal | What to do |
|---|---|
| I want to know which free zones exist | Download the PDF above or read the UAE free zones list. |
| I want to find the companies registered in a free zone | No single public PDF of every company exists that we are aware of. Each authority manages its own register; some publish member directories. |
How to find companies in a specific free zone
- Check the zone’s official website for a member or business directory, if it publishes one
- Ask the authority whether it offers a public licence search or verification service
- Use trade events and industry bodies associated with the zone
- For a particular business, ask it for a copy of its licence and verify it (below)
How to verify a company’s free zone licence
- Ask for the licence copyNote the licence number, legal name, activities and expiry date.
- Check with the authorityUse the authority’s verification service or QR code where offered, or contact it directly.
- Match the detailsName, activity and address on the licence should match invoices and contracts.
- Check tax registrationAsk for the tax registration number and verify through the Federal Tax Authority portal.
- Watch for red flagsExpired licence, mismatched names, payment to personal accounts, pressure to pay upfront.
What the ZoneWise list contains
- Free zone name and emirate
- Authority as commonly published (confirm on the official site)
- Focus and typical industries
- Licence-cost data status: published, indicative band or quote required
- Official website only where verified — unverified sites are not linked
- Review date and disclaimers
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Sources and verification
List built from ZoneWise’s zone dataset (see each zone page for sources and fee-data status), reviewed September 2026. Authority names are as commonly published and may change. UAE Government portal.
UAE free zone companies list PDF: FAQs
Is there a UAE free zone companies list PDF?
There is no single official public PDF of every company in every free zone that we know of. You can download ZoneWise’s list of free zones here and use each authority’s directory or verification tools for companies.
Can I get a list of all companies in a free zone?
Some authorities publish member directories; others share information on request. Check the zone’s official website or contact the authority.
How do I check if a free zone company is real?
Ask for its licence, verify it with the issuing authority, match the details to its contracts and verify its tax registration number.
What does the ZoneWise PDF include?
Zones, emirates, authorities, focus, fee-data status and verified official websites, reviewed September 2026.
Is the list free to download?
Yes — PDF and CSV are free. We will ask nothing in return; you can request a quote if you wish.
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- Honest advice — including when a different zone or mainland fits better
- No guarantee of visa or bank-account approval; both are subject to the relevant authority or bank
Information on this page is general and was compiled from public sources; fees and rules are set by the relevant authorities and change. Figures were last reviewed in July 2026 and exclude professional-service fees, office rent beyond any bundled desk, external approvals and bank requirements. This is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before paying. See our Disclaimer.