FZE/FZC
Discover FZE and FZC in UAE Free Zones, offering 100% foreign ownership, limited liability, and flexible business activities. Ideal for solo and partnership ventures.
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.
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 |
Want to set up a UAE Free Zone company?
MIRAD registers FZE and FZC entities with full legal compliance, the best-fit Free Zone selection and maximum value for your business.
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| 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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