# Certified True Copy of a Free Zone Certificate of Incorporation - Canonical URL: https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-of-free-zone-certificate-of-incorporation/ - Description: Certified true copy of your free zone Certificate of Incorporation, done in house by our lawyers or through the issuing authority. - Language: en-AE - Last updated: 2026-10-12 [Home](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/) / [Corporate](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/corporate-document-certification-dubai/) / [MOA and Incorporation](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-of-moa-certificate-of-incorporation/) / **Free Zone Certificate of Incorporation** Get a certified true copy of your free zone Certificate of Incorporation, examined and certified in house by our own licensed UAE lawyers, or in some cases directly by your free zone authority. [Certify My Free Zone Documents](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/contact-us/) [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/971524841790) A certified true copy of a free zone Certificate of Incorporation is a copy of the document issued by your free zone authority that has been compared against the original and certified as a true and accurate copy. Depending on the free zone, this certification may be carried out by our own licensed lawyers and legal consultants, or in some cases the free zone authority itself may offer its own certification service. Which route applies depends on the specific free zone your company is registered in, and this should be confirmed before starting the process. ## Certified Copies for Free Zone Companies If you need a certified true copy of free zone Certificate of Incorporation in Dubai, the route can differ slightly from a mainland company, since some free zone authorities handle certification differently to others. This page explains what to check before you proceed. ## Who Needs This - Free zone companies opening or maintaining a corporate bank account - Free zone establishments (FZE) and free zone companies (FZCO) submitting documents to a third party - Branches of free zone companies - Free zone companies applying for a mainland or dual license - Free zone companies expanding into new premises or facilities ## Who Can Request the Certification - A director of the company - A general manager - An authorized signatory named on the free zone Certificate of Incorporation - A power of attorney holder acting for the company ## How It Works 1. Confirm which certification route applies to your specific free zone. 2. Provide the original Certificate of Incorporation and supporting documents. 3. The document is examined and certified, either by a licensed UAE legal professional or through the free zone authority’s own process, carried out in house. 4. Certified copies are issued in the number of sets you need. 5. Collect the certified copies or have them delivered. ## Mistakes to Avoid - Assuming every free zone offers the same direct certification route - Not confirming whether the free zone authority accepts a request from a third party without a power of attorney - Submitting a certificate that does not match the company’s current name or license status after a rebrand - Confusing free zone certification requirements with mainland DED requirements ## Real Situations A free zone company opening a bank account is told by the bank that its free zone issued documents still need external certification before they will be accepted. A free zone company applying for a mainland trade license, or converting to a dual license, is asked for certified copies of its original free zone incorporation documents. A free zone company signing a new lease or expanding to a new facility needs a certified Certificate of Incorporation as part of the landlord’s paperwork. ## How This Differs From General MOA/COI Certification Our main Certified True Copy of MOA & [Certificate of Incorporation page](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-of-moa-certificate-of-incorporation/) mainly covers the mainland process. Free zone documents can follow a different pathway depending on the issuing free zone authority, and whether that authority performs certifications itself or expects certification through a licensed legal professional. Confirm the exact route for your free zone before proceeding. Our plain-language guide explains how these differ. [Read the comparison guide](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-vs-notarization-vs-attestation/) ## What to Bring - Original free zone Certificate of Incorporation - Free zone trade license - MOA or Articles of Association issued by the free zone authority - Passport copies of shareholders and signatories - Board resolution, if requested by the party asking for the certified copy - [See fees and process](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-attestation-fees-dubai/) - [Need it same day?](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/same-day-true-copy-attestation-dubai/) - [All MOA and incorporation pages](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-of-moa-certificate-of-incorporation/) - [Send us your details](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/contact-us/) ### Need It Quickly Same-day or urgent certification may be possible depending on document readiness and which route applies to your free zone. 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[See fees and process](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-attestation-fees-dubai/) ### Who Performs the Certification Certifications carried out in house at Certified True Copy Dubai are carried out by a licensed UAE legal professional, or in some cases directly by the free zone authority that issued the original document. ### Where We Work We issue certified true copies for free zone companies across Dubai, and also serve companies based in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. 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Some free zone authorities can certify or issue true copies of their own documents directly, while others expect certification through a licensed UAE legal professional. The general concept is the same, a true copy is examined and certified, but the specific route can differ. Our Certified True Copy of MOA & Certificate of Incorporation page covers the general mainland process, and this page addresses the free zone-specific route. In many cases yes, but requirements can vary depending on the receiving bank or authority. Confirm the specific requirement before submitting. The certified copy should reflect your company’s current, valid incorporation documents. If your structure has changed, confirm which version the requesting party expects. Timing depends on the free zone’s own process, if certifying directly, or the licensed legal professional’s availability. 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