Can German citizens set up a company in the UAE?

Yes. German citizens from Germany can set up a company in any of the 46 UAE free zones with 100% foreign ownership. No local sponsor is required.

What is the lowest cost UAE free zone for German founders?

The cheapest UAE free zone for German founders starts from AED 4,888. Compare all 46 zones on Sijil.

Do German citizens need to visit the UAE to open a company?

Most UAE free zones allow remote incorporation. However, bank account opening may require an in-person visit depending on the bank's KYC requirements for Germany nationals.

Zone	Year 1 Cost	Speed	Banking
ANCFZ - Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone	AED 4,888	0-1 days	85%	View Details
AMC - Ajman Media City Free Zone	AED 4,999	1-3 days	82%	View Details
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone	AED 4,999	1-2 days	88%	View Details
UAQ Free Trade Zone	AED 5,500	1-3 days	82%	View Details
Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park	AED 5,510	5-10 days	85%	View Details
Ajman Free Zone	AED 5,555	1-3 days	85%	View Details
SHAMS - Sharjah Media City	AED 5,760	1-3 days	86%	View Details
RAKEZ Free Zone	AED 6,000	3-4 days	90%	View Details
ADGM - Abu Dhabi Global Market	AED 6,611	3-7 days	93%	View Details
Masdar City Free Zone	AED 7,000	3-5 days	87%	View Details
Dubai Knowledge Park	AED 7,500	3-5 days	89%	View Details
Dubai Design District (d3)	AED 7,500	3-5 days	89%	View Details
COMTECH - Sharjah Communication Technologies Free Zone	AED 8,500	3-7 days	78%	View Details
KIZAD - Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi	AED 9,450	3-7 days	86%	View Details
RAK Maritime City	AED 10,000	2-4 days	83%	View Details
DUCAMZ - Dubai Cars and Automotive Zone	AED 11,000	2-5 days	84%	View Details
Dubai Industrial City	AED 12,000	3-5 days	86%	View Details
Dubai Maritime City	AED 12,000	3-5 days	85%	View Details
Hamriyah Free Zone	AED 12,000	2-4 days	85%	View Details
Dubai Outsource City	AED 12,000	2-4 days	87%	View Details
Dubai Auto Zone	AED 12,000	2-4 days	85%	View Details
Meydan Free Zone	AED 12,500	2-3 days	95%	View Details
Dubai South Free Zone	AED 12,500	2-4 days	88%	View Details
DUQE Free Zone	AED 12,500	2-5 days	85%	View Details
IFZA - International Free Zone Authority	AED 12,900	2-4 days	89%	View Details
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone	AED 13,100	1-3 days	84%	View Details
Dubai Flower Centre	AED 13,375	15-30 days	85%	View Details
twofour54 - Abu Dhabi Media Free Zone	AED 15,000	3-5 days	87%	View Details
Dubai Gold & Diamond Park	AED 15,000	3-5 days	88%	View Details
DIFC - Dubai International Financial Centre	AED 16,515	5-15 days	97%	View Details
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone	AED 17,000	5-15 days	80%	View Details
Dubai Silicon Oasis	AED 18,500	2-4 days	90%	View Details
Dubai Science Park	AED 18,540	3-5 days	89%	View Details
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone	AED 21,000	5-10 days	83%	View Details
Fujairah Free Zone	AED 21,500	2-4 days	85%	View Details
Creative City Fujairah Free Zone	AED 22,000	2-5 days	83%	View Details
DAFZA - Dubai Airport Free Zone	AED 22,040	3-5 days	92%	View Details
International Humanitarian City (IHC)	AED 28,814	7-14 days	85%	View Details
Dubai CommerCity	AED 28,945	2-4 days	88%	View Details
Dubai Media City	AED 30,000	3-5 days	90%	View Details
Dubai Internet City	AED 30,000	3-5 days	91%	View Details
Dubai Production City	AED 36,540	2-4 days	86%	View Details
Dubai Studio City	AED 38,540	3-5 days	88%	View Details
JAFZA - Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority	AED 40,211	3-5 days	91%	View Details
DMCC - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre	AED 49,004	3-5 days	92%	View Details
Dubai Healthcare City	AED 62,200	5-15 days	88%	View Details

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