The Dubai Development Authority (DDA) is responsible for the incorporation of companies in the free zone areas and Dubai Design District (d3). In Dubai Industrial Park (DIP), licensing is handled by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED).
The DDA aspires to standardise the company incorporation requirements across the board, however, minor sector specific variances still exist. A consultant can help clarify the specific nuances of each of the jurisdiction.
With the growth in freelancers across the UAE, a freelance package introduced in 2018 for the low price of AED 7500 has electrified the local entrepreneur community. With this package, you can start invoicing in a relatively short period with minimal requirements. It is, by far, the most popular freelance option through a free zone in Dubai.