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What will your Dubai setup cost?
Adjust the jurisdiction, number of visas and workspace to see an indicative first-year range. Then get an exact, written, all-in quote from our team.
Indicative first-year estimate
A budgeting range, not a quote. Actual fees vary by zone, activity and promotions.
- Trade licence (annual)
- AED 13,000
- Establishment / immigration card
- AED 2,500
- Residence visas (1)
- AED 5,500
- Office / workspace
- AED 0
* Indicative ranges for budgeting only, based on typical market fees. Not a quote and not financial advice. Confirm current pricing with the relevant free zone or authority.
About these figures
How accurate is this cost calculator?
It gives an indicative first-year budgeting range based on typical fees for jurisdiction, visas and workspace. Actual costs depend on your specific free zone, activity, promotions and requirements — we provide an exact written quote on request.
What's not included in the estimate?
The estimate focuses on core setup costs. It doesn't include optional extras like PRO retainers, accounting and audit, VAT/corporate-tax filing, or bank minimum-balance requirements, which vary by business.
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