Rakez ^hot^ Freelance Visa
You must renew your freelance permit every year to avoid fines.
| Feature | | Dubai (Creative Zone / GoFreelance) | Sharjah Media City (Shams) | US LLC (Wyoming/Delaware) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cost (all-in) | ~$3,500 | ~$7,500 | ~$4,500 | ~$800 (no visa) | | Visa & Residency | ✅ 2-3 years | ✅ 2-3 years | ✅ 2-3 years | ❌ No residency | | Physical Office | ❌ Not required | ✅ Virtual desk required | ❌ Not required | ❌ Not applicable | | Bank Account Ease | Moderate (RAKBANK) | High (Emirates NBD) | Low | High (Mercury/Relay) | | Tax | 0% up to AED 375k | 0% up to AED 375k | 0% up to AED 375k | 21% Federal (if US-source income) | | Lifestyle | Quiet, mountains, beaches, 45 mins from Dubai | Global city, expensive, traffic | Family-oriented, conservative | Not applicable (remote) | rakez freelance visa
Here is what the package includes:
