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AMCFZ vs UAQ FTZ: which should you choose?

Arguably the cheapest licence in the UAE — with the trade-offs that implies. Low cost with an unusually permissive activity list.

CriterionAMCFZUAQ FTZ
Entry priceAED 4,999AED 5,500
Typical costAED 9,000AED 10,000
Setup (days)1–52–7
EmirateAjmanUmm Al Quwain
Remote setupYesYes
Our rating7.1/107.7/10

Our verdict

On our criteria, UAQ FTZ wins for the most common profile. Low cost with an unusually permissive activity list.

That said, AMCFZ remains the right call if: freelancers on minimal budget, content creators. Headline price should not decide this alone — visa quota and banking reception usually matter more.

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