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Impact of Free Zones on Inbound and Outbound Goods

Impact of Free Zones on Inbound and Outbound Goods

07/02/2025

In the UAE, free zones are designed to encourage trade and investment by offering businesses incentives like customs exemptions and simplified procedures. When dealing with inbound and outbound goods in a free zone, businesses need to be aware of specific customs implications.

Customs Benefits

  • Customs Duty Exemptions
  • Temporary Admission Exemptions
  • Customs Bonded Warehouses
  • Re-Export Duty Free
  • Simplified Customs Procedures
  • Reduced Competent Authority Control

Challenges in Free Zones

  • Audit results showing non-compliance, either internal or external.
  • Limited expertise in managing global trade operations.
  • Supply chain adjustments due to internal or external regulatory changes.
  • Lack of system controls for import/export compliance.

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