— Method & disclosure
How this comparison actually works.
Why FreeZone First exists, how the ranking works in plain English, and exactly how the money flows — so you can judge the output for yourself.
§ 01 — Why this exists
45+ zones. Nobody compares them side by side.
Setting up a UAE company should be exciting, not confusing. In practice, 45+ free zones across seven emirates — each with different rules, costs, and license types — turn a two-week decision into a two-month rabbit hole.
Most of the sites we used to research our own setup had the same problem: one partner featured everywhere, every “comparison” quietly pointing at the same company, no way to see the spread. Fine as marketing, useless as research.
FreeZone First is the comparison we wished existed — every zone on one page, ranked against your actual brief instead of who runs the biggest sales team.
§ 02 — How the ranking works
Your brief, then the data.
You tell us your brief
Ten quiz questions: business activity, budget ceiling, visa count, urgency, office needs. Under two minutes. Stored anonymously unless you ask us to connect you with a partner.
We score every zone against it
The engine weighs starting cost, setup speed, activity fit, visa package, and office requirements. Same weights, every brief. Commission rates are not one of the inputs.
You get a ranked shortlist
Top matches first, with reasons. You can read every zone page, compare directly, or exit without ever giving us a contact detail.
§ 03 — How we make money
Yes, we earn commission. No, it doesn't bend the ranking.
Here's how the money actually flows, and the four rules we hold ourselves to.
We compare, we don't push
Most UAE setup sites feature one or two partners and call it your match. We rank all 45+ zones by fit, cost, and setup speed — same method applied to every zone on the list.
Yes, we earn commission
When you connect with a setup partner through FreeZone First, that partner may pay us a referral fee. That's how the tools stay free for you. We'd rather explain it upfront than pretend the money doesn't exist.
Your brief ranks the list, not our margins
The match engine weighs cost, speed, activity fit, and visa needs. Commission rates don't touch the ranking. A gamed list would be useless — and we'd deserve to lose readers for it.
Starting prices, updated regularly
All costs shown are starting-from rates: the lowest published package at each zone. Real totals depend on your license type, visa count, office option, and whatever promo is running that week. We re-verify monthly.
§ 04 — The legal bit
What we are not.
FreeZone First publishes general information about UAE free zones for research and comparison purposes. We are not a law firm, a tax advisory, or a licensed financial adviser. Nothing on this site should be relied upon as legal, tax, or financial advice.
Costs, regulations, and package contents change frequently. Always verify directly with the relevant free zone authority and consult a qualified professional before signing anything.