- Are you looking for an industry-specific Freezone?
- Are you looking for a general freezone?
- Is the freezone reputable?
- Is the freezone able to offer Customisable business packages?
- Does the freezone have quick and simplified administrative processes?
- Does the freezone provide the option of setting up a Virtual office or Flexi desk?
- How much is it going to cost me to set up and operate?
- What is the year two and onwards costs?
- Is the free zone physically close to my residence?
- Is the free zone 100% and fully transparent about their pricing?
- Can I do open a business / corporate bank account if I choose the dream freezone?
- How much time will be required to complete the business setup process?
- Do you wish to get a visa or hire employees?
- Are there options for single entrepreneurs?
- Are there options for working to be entrepreneurs?
- Does any of your business activity fall under the Economic Substance Regulations (ESR)?
- The Relevant Activities under the Economic Substance Regulations are:
- - Banking Businesses
- - Insurance Businesses
- - Investment Fund Management Businesses
- - Lease-Finance Businesses
- - Headquarters Businesses
- - Shipping Businesses
- - Holding Company Businesses
- - Intellectual Property (IP) Businesses
- - Distribution and Service Centre Businesses
If a licensee does not undertake any Relevant Activity, it does not have to comply with the ESR.
- Future or expected other costs?