Tech-focused free zones
Introductions to free zones purpose-built for technology, with a genuine peer ecosystem and investor access.
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- Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
INDUSTRY · TECHNOLOGY & IT
Technology & IT Setup in the UAE
Software, SaaS and IT consultancy licences with visa headroom for hiring engineers, plus banking guidance built for subscription and international revenue.
At a glance
- Free zone or DEDGoverning authority
- SaaS, software, IT consultancyBest suited to
- Free zone licence, 100% ownershipTypical structure
- Scales with engineering headcountVisa scope
What licensing looks like for tech and IT companies
Software development, SaaS and IT consultancy activities are licensed cleanly through free zones built specifically for the sector, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Silicon Oasis and generalist free zones such as IFZA, all offering 100 percent foreign ownership with no local sponsor required.
The right jurisdiction depends on your growth plan: campus-style free zones place you alongside other technology companies and offer a wider visa quota tied to office size, while lighter flexi-desk packages suit small remote-first teams that do not need a large physical footprint.
Banking is usually the step that trips up tech founders, since UAE banks assess subscription revenue, international clients and crypto-adjacent activity differently from a standard trading company. We prepare the file to match how your business actually earns before introducing you to banks with real appetite for that profile.
What We Handle
What we handle for technology companies
Visa headroom for engineering teams
Structures selected to give you room to hire as the team grows, not just cover the founders.
Fast licence issuance
Most free zone tech licences are issued within three to five working days once documents are complete.
Banking file built for SaaS revenue
Compliance documentation prepared around subscription billing and international clients, not generic trading templates.
Requirements
What you will need to begin
Passport copies of all shareholders
Business activity description: software development, SaaS, or IT consultancy
Proposed trade names, in order of preference
Office or flexi-desk selection based on your visa quota needs
Visa quota planning for founders and engineering hires
Bank account documentation matched to your revenue model
Ready to license your technology company?
Tell us your activity and we will map the exact licences and approvals you need — free, in writing.
Free consultation Exact cost in writing Response in under 5 minutes