Plug2UAESHAMS vs UAQ FTZ: which should you choose?
A low-cost, credible route to a UAE licence, and a natural fit for freelancers. Low cost with an unusually permissive activity list.
Our verdict
On our criteria, SHAMS wins for the most common profile. A low-cost, credible route to a UAE licence, and a natural fit for freelancers.
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.
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