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迪拜已成为中国企业或机构在中东的首选枢纽。

在整个阿联酋，超过15000家中国公司处于活跃状态。2025年，迪拜国际金融中心（DIFC）活跃注册企业数量实现28%的同比增长，达到8844家，其中全球500强中国企业数量众多（占比约30%）。

截至2024年底交通银行在 DIFC 开设区域总部后，中国国有五大行全部在这里设立了分支机构，占整个 DIFC 银行资产的30%。

一名字节跳动迪拜公司的中国籍员工说：“迪拜让我感觉自己身处一个经济增长的时代，科技公司仍在投入巨资进行扩张和招聘……太不一样了。”

当国内互联网行业进入存量竞争的“下半场”，迪拜，这个曾经被认为是“石油土豪”和“贸易中转站”的城市，悄然成了中国科技公司和人才的“避风港”与“新大陆”。

巨头带来的，不仅是资本和技术，更重要的是创造了大量高薪岗位、财富和产业生态。

迪拜国际金融中心（DIFC）注册的家族办公室相关实体，从2023年初的600家，激增至2025年中的1000家，其中大部分新增的都是华人设立的。

一位帮助中国富豪设立家族办公室的顾问这样说：“迪拜现在就像20年前的香港，充满了野心和机会。而新加坡，则更像现在的香港，规则成熟，但也日趋保守。”

除了游戏、社交、短视频、金融科技等领域的创新企业，甚至有中国来的游戏直播 MCN 机构，签约了上百名本地主播，业务风生水起。凭借现代化的基础设施、投资者友好的政策，迪拜始终稳居全球最具活力的商业目的地之一。

But before actually getting off the ground, a key question is often posed to companies: should Dubai companies be set up inland, or are free zones more conducive to growth?

The trend in recent years has shown that more and more entrepreneurs and international investors, are looking at the Dubai Free Zone.

本文聚焦迪拜自由区，从迪拜自贸区优势、迪拜公司注册条件、迪拜公司注册流程等关键问题入手，帮助企业更清晰地理解自由区模式，并判断其是否适合自身业务规划The

01 迪拜IFZA简介

全称International Free Zone Authority，中文叫“国际自贸区”。从这个高大上的名字就能看出，IFZA的目的就是吸引国际投资者来迪拜创立公司和发展业务。

迪拜的石油资源早就枯竭，发展就是靠外贸和金融这些国际资本，现在也在全力打造国际金融中心，因此IFZA被迪拜政府寄予厚望，希望能成为吸引国际投资者的桥头堡。

As a latecomer and a key player in the Dubai Free Trade Zone, and to enhance its attractiveness, IFZA's policies are very friendly, both in terms of infrastructure, as well as in terms of business regulations and business processes, all of which are first class in Dubai.

Geographically, unlike many FTZs that are more remote, IFZA is centrally located, just a 10-minute drive from the Burj Khalifa; and conveniently located at the intersection of two highways and just 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

The Dubai International Free Zone (IFZA) was established in Fujairah in 2017, but it has since moved to the active Dubai Silicon Valley (DSO).IFZA is a new business center in Dubai, run by Dubai Silicon Valley.

IFZA has been welcomed by investors from all over the world in a very short period of time, mainly because of its attractive company establishment supporting policies, low registration costs, favorable geographical location and relatively high efficiency of staff, which can be said to be the most cost-effective FTZ.

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02 IFZA自由贸易区的优势

1) Can be 1001 TP3T foreign owned (no Dubai native required) without paid up share capital.

2) Operating a company in IFZA allows you to bring 100% of capital and profits back to your country without any restrictions.

3) No personal income tax, no VAT and even less corporate income tax for businesses set up in IFZA! Tax rate 0%!

4) A safe and business-friendly legal framework.

5) IFZA Business License Flexible Number of Visas for multiple Dubai 2-year residency visas for shareholders and employees.

6) Competitive registration price and cheap rent in the district.

7) Flexible office solutions (can be attached to an address if there are no visa and on-site business requirements).

(8) More choices of business scope, and services and trade can be put on the same business license.

9) One person can hold all the positions in the company without having to travel to Dubai; (if you need to open a local account in Dubai, you need to go there).

10) Transparent and relatively low registration fees, especially suitable for small, medium and micro enterprises related to trade, consulting, services and other fields.

11) Simple registration process, support remote company registration, 5-7 working days to register a company.

12) Wide range of business licenses. In the IFZA Free Zone, each business license can cover three cross-sectoral business activities at no additional cost.

(13) Provide professional consulting services covering bank account opening, license types, finance and tax law and other essential knowledge.

14) There is no requirement to lease a physical office for up to three visas, and virtual offices may be provided free of charge to startups.

15) Have professional Chinese staff to provide comprehensive support to Chinese companies.

IFZA有两种类型的商业活动:Ø

不需要外部批准的非监管商业活动。Ø

需要特定迪拜/或阿联酋联邦政府实体批准的受监管商业活动。

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03 注册迪拜公司（IFZA）所需条件

1) If the shareholder is a corporate shareholder, or registered as a branch, the following is a list of required documents:

ØTrade license, Certificate of Formation, Articles of Association and Memorandum and Articles of Association (MOA & AOA) of the parent company must be notarized by a notary public in the country where the parent company is located.

The specific documents required will change accordingly depending on the specific documents of the country where the parent company is located. (For more information, please contact us by phone or WeChat: 13045886252);

Ø董事会决议（Board resolution，具体模板由 IFZA 自由区提供）需要公证处公证和阿联酋驻该国大使馆/ 领事馆认证。Ø迪拜新注册公司董事的护照扫描件。

2) If the shareholder is an individual shareholder, the following documents are required:

Ø股东和董事身份证和护照扫描件。ØIFZA 自由区公司申请表。

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04 IFZA自由贸易区公司注册流程

① Complete the online application form and provide the required documents.

②After receiving the required documents and registration fee, IFZA Free Zone will send the resolution to the shareholders and directors by email to reconfirm the company registration information.

③Customers are required to confirm and submit the electronic signature online. Please note that the signature must be identical to the customer's own passport signature.

④ Company shareholders and directors endorsement (normally, 3-5 working days can be approved).

⑤ After the backtest is passed, the company is established.

Once the company is established, IFZA will immediately apply for an Immigration Establishment Card, which will take about 1-2 working days to complete. The Establishment Card is only available electronically and is not a physical card.

Once a Dubai company has applied for incorporation, it is possible to apply for work visas for shareholder directors.

The following is the visa application process (companies must apply for 1 visa to open an account, if you don't need to open an account then you don't need to apply for it, wait until you need it.)

①Fill out the online visa application form.

② IFZA Free Zone will send the employment agreement, through the mail directly to the customer to reconfirm the electronic signature. The emails will be two separate emails, one to the General Manager to sign on behalf of the company and one email to the visa applicant to sign. If the general manager is applying for a visa, the general manager can sign on behalf of both the company and the visa applicant.

Once the IFZA Free Zone receives back the signed version of the employment agreement, a visa application will be submitted. Normally, within 3-5 working days, the e-visa can be successfully approved by the Immigration Department and received.

④This e-visa is valid for 60 days. Clients are required to enter the country within 60 days to complete the medical examination (fee: AED750), ID card registration and biometrics entry in order to convert to a full 2-year visa.

(One visa is required to open a company account. If more visas are required, i.e., if more employers or employees need to travel to Dubai for long term business or for long term residence and commuting, then more number of visas are required.)

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05 内地企业出海：如何选择合适的国际市场？

Choosing the right international markets is a key strategic decision for any company with global ambitions.

选对市场可以带来指数级增长，而选错市场则可能导致资源的流失。

无论是准备出海的初创公司，还是正在寻找新增长点的成熟品牌，市场选择都是实现全球化目标的基石。结合多年服务全球化企业的经验，选择国际市场时需要考虑的因素主要有以下参考：

1）市场规模与消费需求

首要考虑因素就是目标市场的体量，以及对产品或服务的实际需求。

人口多不意外着高需求，需要深入挖掘年龄结构、收入水平、城乡分布等因素。再进一步，消费行为也值得认真调研，比如，当地消费者是否已经在购买类似产品？是否有相关消费趋势？在科技驱动型行业中，互联网普及率和移动端使用率则是重要指标。

As an example, the Middle East has become a popular market for e-commerce brands due to its young, tech-savvy demographics and rising disposable income.

2）法规环境与营商便利度

国际市场的法律与合规问题，往往是出海路上的最大障碍之一。各国在公司注册流程、税收政策、利润汇回、用工规定、知识产权保护等方面差异巨大。世界银行的《营商环境便利度指数（Ease of Doing Business Index）》是对比各国市场的重要参考。

法律体系透明、政策支持友好的市场，通常是更安全的选择。

3）观经济稳定性与增长潜力

一个国家的经济基本面直接影响企业能否扎根发展。重点观察 GDP 增长趋势、通货膨胀与汇率稳定性、政治稳定性与治理水平。

风险与回报的平衡至关重要。新兴市场往往增长潜力高，但伴随一定波动风险。像迪拜这样经济稳定的城市，便是全球品牌和新兴企业的首选市场之一。

4）文化契合度与本地偏好

文化深刻影响消费者行为。在一个市场有效的推广策略，可能在另一个市场“水土不服”。语言、价值观、购物习惯、品牌认知等方面的差异，都会影响产品的接受度。

Especially in areas such as food, fashion, and media, taste and identity are closely related. Companies that value cultural adaptation and are willing to localize tend to build deeper user connections.

5）竞争格局与行业趋势

进入新市场前，必须充分了解竞争环境。市场是被少数巨头垄断，还是有创新空间的碎片化市场？是否存在未被满足的需求或细分空白？研究行业趋势和用户反馈，可以帮助企业精准定位品牌差异化优势。

例如，欧洲植物基饮食的兴起，为替代蛋白品牌打开机会，而非洲金融科技的发展也催生了基于移动网络的金融解决方案。

6）基础设施与物流成熟度

哪怕产品再好，没有成熟的物流体系也难以顺利落地。交通运输网络、仓储体系、数字基础设施等，都是保障高效运营的关键。出海企业需要评估货物运输、供应商获取和终端交付的便利程度。

像阿联酋这样的国家在物流表现上得分很高，因此特别适合有复杂供应链的企业布局。

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06 为什么迪拜是国际扩张的理想桥梁

Dubai has long been a global gateway for businesses expanding into the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. Its advantages include:

1) Convenient location: 8 hours flight to cover 2/3 of the world's population.

2) World-class infrastructure: ports, airports, free trade zones, digital networks all in one place.

3) Pro-business policies: many industries support 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate income tax, and fast license issuance.

4）文化多样性：汇聚200多个国家族群，是测试多元消费群体反应的理想市场。

对于正在寻找全球扩张机会的企业来说，迪拜提供了一个低风险、高回报的优质环境。

Going global from Dubai The right choice of international markets for companies going global requires a comprehensive assessment of multiple dimensions. Through a combination of data, partner networks and policy support, companies can develop more robust and sustainable offshore strategies to realize global growth while mitigating risk.

If you are planning to enter the Dubai market, setting up a company in the FTZ is a strategic starting point. With IFZA's one-stop-shop offering - including a streamlined registration process, flexible international licensing options, and a full range of business support services - SMEs' goals for the UAE are no longer out of reach.

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07 有关迪拜自由区的常见问题

Q1: What is Dubai Free Zone? What is the essential difference between it and Hinterland?

A：自由区是迪拜为吸引外国投资而设立的特殊经济区域，拥有独立的监管体系和相对简化的公司管理机制。

与内陆公司相比，自由区最大的特点在于：

1) Allow 100% foreign ownership.

2) Provide more flexible tax and compliance arrangements.

3) Better suited for international trade and cross-border business. Currently, Dubai has more than 40 free zones covering key sectors such as technology, logistics, healthcare, finance and media.

Q2: What types of companies can be set up in Dubai Free Zone?

A: Common free zone company forms include:

1) Free Zone Enterprise (FZE): single shareholder

2) Free Zone Company (FZCO): two or more shareholders

3）分公司：本地或海外母公司的迪拜分支机构。企业可根据股东结构和业务规划灵活选择。

Q3: What are the main types of business licenses in Dubai Free Zone?

A：根据经营活动不同，自由区营业执照通常分为三大类：工业类、贸易类、服务类。

执照类型的选择，直接影响企业可开展的业务范围和合规要求。

Q4: What are the representative free zones in Dubai?

A: Different free zones have their own focus in terms of positioning and industry support, for example:

1) JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone):With logistics, manufacturing and trade at its core, it has a well-developed industrial and warehousing package, and more than 100 Fortune 500 companies have set up their regional headquarters here.

2) DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone):Close proximity to Dubai International Airport makes it suitable for high-frequency import/export and aviation-related businesses and supports dual licenses.

3) Dubai Outsource City:Specializing in outsourcing and shared services for call centers, data centers and back office support operations.

4) Dubai Internet City (DIC):One of the first technology parks in Dubai, it is home to a large number of IT, software, internet and multinational technology companies, and is suitable for regional headquarters of technology companies, research and development, and digital services companies.

5) Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC):Financial free zones with international influence, adopting a separate legal system from the common law system, are suitable for banks, funds, fintechs, and professional service organizations, but have high regulatory requirements and relatively high costs.

Q5: What types of businesses are better suited for the Dubai Free Zone?

A: From practical experience, free zones are particularly suitable for the following businesses and investors:

1) Overseas entrepreneurs who wish to achieve 100% foreign ownership.

2) Start-ups and SMEs that want to control set-up costs initially.

3) Companies whose core business is export or international trade.

4) Companies engaged in specialized fields such as technology, media, logistics, and healthcare.

Q6: Why does company registration in Dubai Free Zone continue to rise?

A: Taken together, the attractiveness of free zones is mainly in the following areas:

(1) Foreign investors can realize 100% holdings for more efficient decision-making.

2) Tax friendly environment and tax incentives when eligible.

(3) Free repatriation of profits and capital.

(4) The establishment process is relatively simplified and the cycle time is shorter.

5) Mature office, visa and industrial support.

6) The industry ecology is clear, which helps in resource docking and business expansion.

7) Whether or not to choose a free zone should take into account the company's: actual business model, customer and market distribution, tax and compliance planning, and medium- and long-term expansion goals.

8) Decide whether to register in a free zone or inland, which will have a direct impact on the company's: shareholding structure, tax arrangements, scope of business, flexibility for future expansion.

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