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Free Zone to Mainland in 2026 | The Permit Route Founders Wish Existed Earlier

The free zone to mainland permit in the UAE has made it easier for business owners to transition based on their business needs - Credits Unsplash

You chose a free zone for speed, cost control, and ownership flexibility. That choice still makes sense. The problem starts when growth moves beyond the free zone boundary. Bigger corporate clients operate on the mainland. Government contracts require mainland eligibility. Enterprise procurement teams prefer vendors licensed onshore. Until recently, expansion usually meant building a second … Read more