Smart Zone

Sector: Diversified

Country: UAE

Few companies mirror the UAE’s rise as a global business hub as closely as Smart Zone. Celebrating its 15-year milestone, the homegrown firm has become a key player in the country’s entrepreneurial landscape — trusted by over 35,000 businesses from more than 70 countries.

Founded in 2010, Smart Zone entered a fragmented and often complex regulatory environment. Starting a business in the UAE at the time was daunting, especially for foreign entrepreneurs. Smart Zone was created to change that — with a clear mission to simplify the business setup journey.

Today, Smart Zone is a full-spectrum consultancy offering end-to-end services across free zones, mainland, an offshore jurisdictions. From company formation and corporate structuring to visa support, banking facilitation, and tax advisory, it has become a one-stop platform for local and international entrepreneurs. The company’s evolution has gone hand in hand with the UAE’s transformation.

Smart Zone works across a wide range of industries, helping businesses launch and scale insectors including technology, fintech, AI, healthcare, e-commerce, education, logistics, tourism, hospitality, media, and real estate. Its ability to tailor solutions to industry-specific needs has helped thousands of founders navigate their markets with clarity and speed.

By investing in technology and AI-powered platforms, the firm stream lined onboarding and service delivery— keeping pace with a fast-moving, digital-first market.

What truly sets Smart Zone apart is its founder-first philosophy. It has never lost sight of its core purpose: to remove friction from the startup journey and help entrepreneurs launch with confidence. This client-centric approach has earned it a reputation for trust, clarity, and speed — three attributes that define success in the UAE’s competitive business environment.

As the UAE continues to attract global talent and investment, Smart Zone is well-positioned to support the next wave of growth. Its services don’t end at setup — they extend into long-term strategic support, making it a key enabler of economic participation in the region.