Do UAE free zones allow 100% foreign ownership?

Yes, + 100% profit repatriation

UAE free zones offer full foreign ownership with 100% profit repatriation and exemption from import/export duties. There are around 40 free zones in the UAE.

Source: u.ae· as of Jun 2026· Not legal or financial advice
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