ADGM vs UAQFTZ

Abu Dhabi Global Market compared to UAQ Free Trade Zone

Head-to-Head Comparison

FeatureADGMUAQFTZ
Full NameAbu Dhabi Global MarketUAQ Free Trade Zone
EmirateAbu DhabiUmm Al Quwain
SpecialtyFinancial services, fintechTrading, manufacturing, services
Cheapest Year 1 AED 27,000 AED 5,000
Cheapest PackageADGM Tech Startup LicenseUAQ FTZ Starter (0 visa)
License Fee (from)AED 10,000AED 5,000
Visa Cost Range AED 5,000-AED 7,000 AED 3,500-AED 4,500
NotableAl Maryah Island, English common lawMost affordable UAE free zone
Websitewww.adgm.comwww.uaqftz.com

All Packages Compared

ADGM Packages

PackageYear 1Visas
ADGM Tech Startup LicenseAED 27,0002
ADGM Commercial LicenseAED 56,0004
ADGM Financial LicenseAED 92,0006

UAQFTZ Packages

PackageYear 1Visas
UAQ FTZ Starter (0 visa)AED 5,0000
UAQ FTZ 1 VisaAED 9,5001
UAQ FTZ 2 VisaAED 15,0002

Verdict

ADGM is the more affordable option, starting from AED 27,000 compared to AED 5,000 for UAQFTZ. However, UAQFTZ may offer advantages in terms of trading, manufacturing, services.

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