AFZ vs UAQ FTZ: which should you choose?
Long-established, genuinely cheap, with a strong partner programme. Low cost with an unusually permissive activity list.
Our verdict
On our criteria, AFZ wins for the most common profile. Long-established, genuinely cheap, with a strong partner programme.
That said, UAQ FTZ remains the right call if: mixed trading and service activities, budget-conscious smes. Headline price should not decide this alone — visa quota and banking reception usually matter more.
Let's talk about your actual case
A twenty-minute call. We will also tell you if the UAE is the wrong answer for you — it often is.