Free Trade Zones
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – Free Zone in United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), United Arab Emirates: Financial free zone with its own legal and regulatory framework.
- Type
- Free Zone
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- City
- Dubai
- Established
- 2004
Financial free zone with its own legal and regulatory framework.
Free Zone: Areas where goods may be landed, stored, and shipped free of customs duty.
Operates under English common law
Benefits
- Zero tax on income and profits
- Common law framework
- 100% foreign ownership
- Independent courts (DIFC Courts)
Key industries
- Banking
- Insurance
- Asset management
- Fintech
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Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)?
Zero tax on income and profits, Common law framework, 100% foreign ownership, Independent courts (DIFC Courts)
Which industries use Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)?
Banking, Insurance, Asset management, Fintech