UAE FZ for freelancer? Should I change?

[0ecomoff]

I am incorporated in Ajman (FZE) with an Investor Visa. It was 3 years in 2020 and soon need to be renewed.

So far I like it, not much trouble, good dashboard and all in all 2 visa spots. To my understanding I only get 2 years if I renew now, because the 3 years were only because of COVID.
Looking for potential alternatives I found twofour54 which apparently is only "AED 3,538.5" for 2 years incl. 1 visa. That's very cheap. They might not have my exact activity but I don't see that they care that much about it?

Any recent experiences regarding this setup?

 

[zzzzzz]

0ecomoff said:
I am incorporated in Ajman (FZE) with an Investor Visa. It was 3 years in 2020 and soon need to be renewed.

So far I like it, not much trouble, good dashboard and all in all 2 visa spots. To my understanding I only get 2 years if I renew now, because the 3 years were only because of COVID.
Looking for potential alternatives I found twofour54 which apparently is only "AED 3,538.5" for 2 years incl. 1 visa. That's very cheap. They might not have my exact activity but I don't see that they care that much about it?

Any recent experiences regarding this setup?
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How exactly these freelance visas work? Do they employ you, and you need stable monthly income as "salary"?

 

[Adlawyer]

There is a list of accepted activities for freelance activity in Dubai, and most of them require consular legalization of diploma

 

[Asmodeus]

0ecomoff said:
I am incorporated in Ajman (FZE) with an Investor Visa. It was 3 years in 2020 and soon need to be renewed.

So far I like it, not much trouble, good dashboard and all in all 2 visa spots. To my understanding I only get 2 years if I renew now, because the 3 years were only because of COVID.
Looking for potential alternatives I found twofour54 which apparently is only "AED 3,538.5" for 2 years incl. 1 visa. That's very cheap. They might not have my exact activity but I don't see that they care that much about it?

Any recent experiences regarding this setup?
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Keep in mind you need to pay additional (at least) 3000 AED for health insurance and other hidden fees.
I would rather go with a cheap freezone without the stupid requirements for the application.

 

[zzzzzz]

Asmodeus said:
Keep in mind you need to pay additional (at least) 3000 AED for health insurance and other hidden fees.
I would rather go with a cheap freezone without the stupid requirements for the application.
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You mean getting visa by establishing freezone company instead of getting freelance license? What are the costs in Ajman for each one?