A Free-Zone company has the status of a resident in the UAE. Therefore, unlike an offshore company, a Free-Zone company enjoys the benefits of the double tax treaties signed by the UAE.
Can a Free-Zone company have employees located outside the UAE?
A Free-Zone company can hire staff located in the UAE and outside the UAE. For staff located outside the UAE, this usually requires the company to be registered as an employer in the relevant country and to pay local social security charges.
