Indonesian Company Formation in the UAE
Complete guide for indonesian entrepreneurs setting up a business in the UAE.
Key Information for Indonesian Entrepreneurs
| Nationality | Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Country Code | ID |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Market Trend | Growing market |
| 100% Foreign Ownership | Yes — available in all free zones and most mainland activities since 2021 |
| Document Attestation | Indonesian documents must be legalized by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy in Jakarta. Documents in Bahasa require certified English translation. |
| Free Zone | Emirate | Specialty | From (Year 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPC | Sharjah | Publishing, printing | AED 10,000 |
| AFZ | Ajman | General trading, manufacturing | AED 10,300 |
| DMC | Dubai | Media, advertising, broadcasting | AED 10,800 |
| DCC | Dubai | E-commerce | AED 11,050 |
| Meydan | Dubai | General business, startups | AED 12,500 |
| IFZA | Dubai | General business, services | AED 12,900 |
| AMC | Ajman | Media, freelancing | AED 13,000 |
| SRTIP | Sharjah | Technology, R&D | AED 13,500 |
| FCC | Fujairah | Media, creative industries | AED 14,000 |
| UAQFTZ | Umm Al Quwain | Trading, manufacturing, services | AED 15,000 |
| FFZA | Fujairah | Trading, oil storage, shipping | AED 15,500 |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | General business, manufacturing | AED 15,500 |
| Shams | Sharjah | Media, creative, e-commerce | AED 15,600 |
| twofour54 | Abu Dhabi | Media, entertainment | AED 17,000 |
| HFZ | Sharjah | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas | AED 17,500 |
Document Checklist
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Passport-sized photographs (white background)
- Proof of address (home country)
- Bank statements (last 3-6 months)
- CV/Resume for professional licenses
- Educational certificates (attested, for regulated activities)
- Business plan or activity description
- Good conduct certificate (for some free zones)
- NOC from current employer (if already a UAE resident)
Visa Options
Indonesian nationals can obtain the following visas through company formation:
- Investor Visa (3 years) — by owning shares worth AED 50,000+ in a UAE company
- Employment Visa (2-3 years) — sponsored by your own company
- Golden Visa (10 years) — for investments of AED 2M+ or exceptional entrepreneurs
- Green Visa (5 years) — self-sponsored for skilled professionals earning AED 15K+/month
- Freelance Visa (1-3 years) — through approved free zone freelance permits
- Dependent Visas — for spouse, children, and parents
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