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Your top 3 cost questions

Understanding the cost of setting up a business starts with knowing what affects it. Here are the three questions founders ask most.

How much does it cost to start a free-zone business in Dubai?01

Setup starts from AED 4,999 โ€” your total depends on activities, visas and workspace.

What does a Dubai free-zone licence fee include?02

Your licence, incorporation documents, share register and workspace โ€” with visas added as needed.

Is the licence cost fixed or flexible?03

Flexible. Pay only for what you need and scale activities, visas and services as you grow.

What affects the cost of setting up a business in the UAE?

Your estimate will change based on
Office or workspace selection
Type and number of business activities
Immigration and eligibility requirements
Shareholder structure and visa allocations
Any extra support services you add to your setup
The process

The seamless path to your UAE trade licence

Pick your business activity
01

Pick your business activity

Tell us what your company will do. We match you to the right licence type and jurisdiction for your activities.

Submit your documents
02

Submit your documents

Share your passport, photo and a few details. We prepare and file the paperwork for you โ€” no queues, no visits.

Finalise your company name
03

Finalise your company name

We reserve your trade name and secure the required approvals so your company is registered without delays.

Apply for your business bank account
04

Apply for your business bank account

We introduce you to banking partners and support your corporate account application from start to finish.

Get your visa and start trading
05

Get your visa and start trading

Complete visa, Emirates ID and tax registration โ€” then you are ready to invoice clients and grow.

Set to onboard your first client.

Common questions founders ask before checking trade licence costs

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