SAIF Free Zone
Company Setup

Designed to support both startups and established companies, each SAIF Free Zone license aligns with the operational needs commonly found in leading UAE free zones, while retaining the free zone’s cost-effective and logistics-focused advantages.

Trade License:

A trade license authorizes companies to carry out import, export, distribution, and storage of goods. Within SAIF Free Zone, this category for business setup services in the UAE covers both commercial trading and general trading, allowing businesses to deal in single or multiple business activities. It is well-suited for companies seeking regional reach supported by a strong logistics infrastructure.

Service License:

A service license is intended for businesses offering professional and consultancy-based services.

Industrial License:

An industrial license is issued to companies engaged in manufacturing, assembly, processing, or packaging activities. Businesses holding this license gain access to warehouses, industrial units, and operational facilities, making SAIF Free Zone attractive for production-oriented companies.

Each SAIF Free Zone license can be combined with suitable office, warehouse, or industrial facilities, ensuring businesses are positioned to operate efficiently while remaining compliant and growth-ready from day one.

The process of setting up a company in SAIF Free Zone and obtaining your trade license is designed to be very straightforward.

1. Select your license and company structure: At this stage, the InZone experts will assist you in choosing a business category and an approved company structure.

2. Reserve your trade name: We will help ensure that your company name meets compliance requirements.

3. Submit all documents: Provide copies of all documents required, including passports, business plans, and other application forms.

4. Receive initial approval: This is usually granted and processed digitally through a portal.

5. Sign incorporation documents: Finish up with the signing and get your license.

6. Apply for visas and open a bank account: The InZone team will be happy to assist you with this. We also assist with additional services like VAT in UAE and any other accounting services.

Individual Shareholder(s):

• Passport copy
• Passport-sized photo (digital)
• Residence visa copy (if applicable)
• Emirates ID copy (if applicable)

Corporate Shareholder(s):

• Notarized Certificate of Incorporation
• Notarized Certificate of Incumbency or equivalent (issued within the last 3 months)
• Notarized Memorandum of Association
• Notarized Board Resolution

Note: Document requirements may vary based on the chosen business activity and the regulations of the respective licensing authority.

With InZone, clients receive strategic support that extends well beyond incorporation. We ensure your SAIF Free Zone license is issued accurately and aligned with post-setup obligations like corporate tax registration in UAE and other compliance requirements. Our advisory also includes practical guidance on VAT in the UAE, along with accounting and bookkeeping services in UAE, helping businesses maintain financial clarity and scale confidently without any administrative gaps. Additionally, InZone can also provide assistance in opening your business bank account.