Why choose DUQE Free Zone?

DUQE Free Zone is based on the Quarter Deck of the QE2 at Mina Rashid, 18 minutes from Dubai International Airport. It offers simple, published packages and a fully remote incorporation process, with a distinctive Dubai address.

Key benefits

  • 100% foreign ownership through an FZE, FZ-LLC or branch.
  • Published package pricing with 3 activities included.
  • Share capital must be declared but not deposited at incorporation.
  • UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000. A company that meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person rules can pay 0% on qualifying income; this is conditional, not automatic, and requires audited financial statements.

DUQE Free Zone costs in 2026

  • Packages (licence, 3 activities and lease): AED 12,500 (no visa), AED 14,250 (1 visa), AED 16,000 (2 visas), up to AED 23,000 (6 visas). Each extra visa adds AED 1,750.
  • Visa processing and establishment card: extra; budget around AED 1,750 for the establishment card and several thousand dirhams per visa.
  • Annual audit: DUQE requires an annual audit.

Your first-year total depends mostly on the number of visas. With CorpWise you get a clean starting cost breakdown before you commit.

How to set up a company in DUQE Free Zone

  1. Choose your package: by number of visas, with 3 activities included.
  2. Choose your entity: FZE (one shareholder), FZ-LLC (2 to 50) or branch.
  3. Incorporate remotely: documents and signing are handled online.
  4. Receive your licence: typically within a few business days.
  5. Process visas: establishment card, entry permit or status change, medical test, Emirates ID and stamping. You need to be in the UAE for the medical and biometrics.

Who is DUQE Free Zone best for?

Consultants, e-commerce founders, creative and advisory businesses that want a memorable Dubai address and transparent package pricing.

DUQE Free Zone FAQs

How much does DUQE cost?

Packages start at AED 12,500 with no visa and AED 14,250 with one visa, including 3 activities and a lease.

Do I need to deposit share capital in DUQE?

No deposit is needed at incorporation, but capital must be declared.

Do I need to fly to Dubai?

Not to incorporate. You need to be in the UAE for the visa medical test and biometrics.

Is an audit required in DUQE?

Yes. DUQE requires an annual audit.

Free zone fees change and are set by each authority. Figures are general guidance based on the authority's published information at the time of writing; where an authority does not publish prices we say so. We confirm current pricing for your activity and visa count before you proceed.