Payroll Services in the UAE
Available in 43 free zones — compare costs and requirements below.
Free Zones Offering Payroll Services
| Free Zone | Emirate | Specialty | From (Year 1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFZ — Ajman Free Zone | Ajman | General trading, manufacturing | AED 10,300 | View Details |
| Meydan — Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | General business, startups | AED 12,500 | View Details |
| IFZA — International Free Zone Authority | Dubai | General business, services | AED 12,900 | View Details |
| AMC — Ajman Media City | Ajman | Media, freelancing | AED 13,000 | View Details |
| FCC — Fujairah Creative City | Fujairah | Media, creative industries | AED 14,000 | View Details |
| UAQFTZ — UAQ Free Trade Zone | Umm Al Quwain | Trading, manufacturing, services | AED 15,000 | View Details |
| FFZA — Fujairah Free Zone | Fujairah | Trading, oil storage, shipping | AED 15,500 | View Details |
| RAKEZ — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | Ras Al Khaimah | General business, manufacturing | AED 15,500 | View Details |
| Shams — Sharjah Media City | Sharjah | Media, creative, e-commerce | AED 15,600 | View Details |
| twofour54 — twofour54 | Abu Dhabi | Media, entertainment | AED 17,000 | View Details |
| HFZ — Hamriyah Free Zone | Sharjah | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas | AED 17,500 | View Details |
| SAIF — Sharjah Airport International Free Zone | Sharjah | Aviation, logistics, trading | AED 17,500 | View Details |
| JAFZA — Jebel Ali Free Zone | Dubai | Logistics, manufacturing, trading | AED 18,500 | View Details |
| DSO — Dubai Silicon Oasis | Dubai | Technology, semiconductors | AED 22,000 | View Details |
| DWC — Dubai South | Dubai | Aviation, logistics, e-commerce | AED 22,000 | View Details |
| KIZAD — Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Industrial, manufacturing | AED 22,000 | View Details |
| RDAO — RAK Digital Assets Oasis | Ras Al Khaimah | Crypto, blockchain, Web3 | AED 22,500 | View Details |
| ADGM — Abu Dhabi Global Market | Abu Dhabi | Financial services, fintech | AED 27,000 | View Details |
| DAFZA — Dubai Airport Free Zone | Dubai | General trading, logistics | AED 28,500 | View Details |
| Masdar — Masdar City Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | Clean energy, sustainability | AED 28,500 | View Details |
| DMCC — Dubai Multi Commodities Centre | Dubai | Commodities, finance, tech, blockchain | AED 33,600 | View Details |
| DIFC — Dubai International Financial Centre | Dubai | Financial services, fintech | AED 127,000 | View Details |
| ADAFZ — Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | Aviation, logistics | Contact | View Details |
| DTEC — DTEC | Dubai | Tech startups | Contact | View Details |
| DCC — Dubai CommerCity | Dubai | E-commerce | Contact | View Details |
| D3 — Dubai Design District | Dubai | Fashion, design, luxury | Contact | View Details |
| DHCC — Dubai Healthcare City | Dubai | Healthcare, pharma | Contact | View Details |
| DIAC — Dubai International Academic City | Dubai | Education | Contact | View Details |
| DIC — Dubai Internet City | Dubai | Tech, IT, software | Contact | View Details |
| DKP — Dubai Knowledge Park | Dubai | Education, training | Contact | View Details |
| DMC — Dubai Media City | Dubai | Media, advertising, broadcasting | Contact | View Details |
| DOC — Dubai Outsource City | Dubai | BPO, outsourcing | Contact | View Details |
| DPC — Dubai Production City | Dubai | Publishing, media | Contact | View Details |
| DSC — Dubai Studio City | Dubai | Film, TV production | Contact | View Details |
| DTC — Dubai Textile City | Dubai | Textiles, fashion | Contact | View Details |
| DWTC — Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone | Dubai | Events, exhibitions, trading | Contact | View Details |
| GDP — Gold and Diamond Park | Dubai | Jewelry, precious metals | Contact | View Details |
| ICAD — Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Contact | View Details |
| IHC — International Humanitarian City | Dubai | Humanitarian, logistics | Contact | View Details |
| RAKMC — RAK Maritime City | Ras Al Khaimah | Maritime, shipping | Contact | View Details |
| SHC — Sharjah Healthcare City | Sharjah | Healthcare | Contact | View Details |
| SPC — Sharjah Publishing City | Sharjah | Publishing, printing | Contact | View Details |
| SRTIP — Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park | Sharjah | Technology, R&D | Contact | View Details |
About Payroll Services License
A Professional license is required for payroll services in the UAE. This activity falls under the Professional Services category.
You can obtain this license in 43 free zones across the UAE. The cheapest option starts from AED 10,300 for the first year, including license fee and basic setup.
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