RAKEZ
Ras Al Khaimah
- Price
- fromAED 6,180Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~5 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Budget startups, Manufacturers and industrial companies
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Holding Company / SPV in the UAE
Hold shares, assets and IP. 9 free zones issue it, from AED 6,180.
What is a holding company / spv?
A holding company or special purpose vehicle (SPV) owns shares in other companies, property, IP or other assets. It usually does not trade itself.
ADGM, DIFC, JAFZA, RAKEZ and others offer holding structures with different costs and legal systems.
Who it's for
- Investors
- Family offices
- Group restructures
- Asset protection
Example activities
How to get one
- Confirm your exact activities with our advisor.
- Choose a free zone and package below (or let us recommend one).
- Pay online and upload your passport copy and photo.
- Receive your licence, then visas and bank account support.
Free zones offering a holding company / spv
Meydan FZ
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 12,875Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Consultants, E-commerce sellers
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IFZA
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 13,287Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~3 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Consultants, Traders
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JAFZA
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 16,480Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 25 visas
Best for: Importers and exporters, Logistics companies
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DAFZA
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 17,510Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 10 visas
Best for: Air-freight traders, Tech and electronics companies
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DWTC
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 19,055Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~10 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Events and exhibition companies, Virtual asset businesses
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DMCC
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 26,780Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~14 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 6 visas
Best for: Commodity traders, Crypto and Web3 businesses
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ADGM
Abu Dhabi
- Price
- fromAED 28,840Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~21 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 10 visas
Best for: Holding companies and SPVs, Financial services and fintech
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DIFC
Dubai
- Price
- fromAED 46,350Estimated price
- Setup time
- ~21 days
- Visa quota
- Up to 10 visas
Best for: Financial services firms, Family offices and holding SPVs
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Prices are “from” estimates and subject to free zone fees. Confirm the final quote with our advisor before you pay.
Holding Company / SPV FAQs
How much does a holding company / spv cost in the UAE?
In free zones it starts from around AED 6,180 (RAKEZ) for a licence without visas. Dubai zones and premium addresses cost more. Use our calculator for a full first-year estimate.
Which free zones offer a holding company / spv?
9 free zones on our list, including RAKEZ, Meydan FZ, IFZA, JAFZA, DAFZA, DWTC.
Can I combine it with other licence types?
Many free zones let you combine activities from different groups — for example trading with consultancy — on one licence, sometimes for an extra fee.
How long does it take?
Usually 2–7 working days for the licence once documents are complete, then 1–3 weeks for residence visas.
Get your free, no-obligation quote
Tell us about your business. An advisor will recommend the best free zone and send you a full cost breakdown — usually within one working hour.
- Honest advice across all free zones
- Full cost breakdown — no hidden fees
- Licence, visa, bank account and tax in one place