Create separate records for Mainland activities where required. Update invoicing, contracts, tax coding and internal approval processes before beginning operations.
AED 10,000 per year for issuing or renewing a branch 执照 operating from the 自由区
These figures relate to the specified DET authorisations. They may not represent the complete cost of becoming operational.
The fee for a conventional branch with physical Mainland premises depends on the applicable licensing and premises requirements.
CTA: Request a tailored cost assessment based on your 自由区, activities and intended Mainland operations.
A straightforward application for an eligible non-regulated activity may be processed more efficiently than a branch requiring premises, regulatory approval or technical inspection. Companies should avoid committing to a project start date until the relevant authorisation has been issued.
Dual licensing can affect the 企业所得税 treatment of a 自由区 company.
A 自由区 entity is not automatically exempt from 企业所得税. A company seeking the zero-percent rate available to a Qualifying 自由区 Person must satisfy all applicable conditions, including requirements relating to qualifying income, adequate substance, 转让定价, audited financial statements and the de minimis limit for non-qualifying revenue.