0 visa license
AED 11,900
- 1-year business license, no residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
Business setup cost in Dubai: clear, transparent and customized packages
Assertive Zone is a professional business setup consultancy in Dubai, offering tailored company formation services across the UAE.
From licensing, approvals, visas and PRO services to choosing the right free zone, mainland or offshore jurisdiction, we provide end-to-end solutions built around your business goals, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
Contact our experts at Assertive Zone for a setup cost customized to your business.
Compare free zone packages
Package prices in UAE dirhams, sorted from the lowest no-visa price. Select a free zone to see what is included.
| Free zone | 0 visa | 1 visa | 2 visas | Visa processing fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | AED 4,888 | AED 10,900 | AED 16,700 | Status change and medical test included |
| RAKEZ | AED 6,000Pro | AED 12,200Lite | AED 18,000Lite | Status change and medical test included |
| SHAMS | AED 6,885 | AED 16,500 | AED 22,500 | Status change and medical test included |
| IFZA | AED 11,900 | AED 17,900 | AED 26,400 | Visa, status change and medical fees extra |
| Meydan | AED 12,500 | AED 18,500 | AED 25,600 | Visa, status change and medical fees extra |
| DMCC | AED 32,500Basic Biz | AED 31,000Crypto Centre | AED 30,000Gaming Centre | Ask an advisor |
DMCC packages are sold by centre: Basic Biz has no visa, Crypto Centre includes 1 residence visa and Gaming Centre includes 2. Dubai mainland is priced by line item, see the Dubai mainland tab below.
Package details by jurisdiction
Choose a jurisdiction to see its packages, inclusions and visa notes.
Dubai mainland setup cost
Estimated total. Your final cost depends on your license activity, office lease and other factors.
AED 14,000 to 40,000
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| License paperworkTrade name reservation, initial approval, MOA | AED 1,350 |
| Virtual officeDepends on the location | AED 3,500 to 7,500 |
| Payment voucherDepends on license activity, office lease value and other factors | AED 11,000 to 30,000 |
| Establishment cardIncludes new labour file opening | AED 1,200 |
| Investor visaIncludes change of status, medical test and Emirates ID (EID) | AED 3,800 |
Professional fees and external approval fees are not included. Some activities need external approvals and carry additional charges.
IFZA free zone packages
1 visa license
AED 17,900
- 1-year business license with 1 residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 1 residence visa
2 visa license
AED 26,400
- 1-year business license with 2 residence visas
- MOA / AOA
- COF resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 2 residence visas
Residence visa fees, change of status and medical test fees are not included in the 1 and 2 visa packages. Visa requirements and processing costs vary by the applicant's nationality, visa type, business activity and service speed (VIP or normal).
Meydan free zone packages
0 visa license
AED 12,500
- 1-year business license, no residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
1 visa license
AED 18,500
- 1-year business license with 1 residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 1 residence visa
2 visa license
AED 25,600
- 1-year business license with 2 residence visas
- MOA / AOA
- COF resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 2 residence visas
Residence visa fees, change of status and medical test fees are not included in the 1 and 2 visa packages. Visa requirements and processing costs vary by the applicant's nationality, visa type, business activity and service speed (VIP or normal).
DMCC free zone packages
DMCC packages are sold by centre: Basic Biz has no visa, Crypto Centre includes 1 residence visa and Gaming Centre includes 2.
Basic Biz package
AED 32,500
- 1-year business license, no residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
Crypto Centre package
AED 31,000
- 1-year business license with 1 residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 1 residence visa
Gaming Centre package
AED 30,000
- 1-year business license with 2 residence visas
- MOA / AOA
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Resolution
- E-legal lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 2 residence visas
SHAMS free zone packages
0 visa license
AED 6,885
- 1-year business license, no residence visa
- MOA
- Share register
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Lease agreement
1 visa license
AED 16,500
- 1-year business license with 1 residence visa
- MOA
- Share register
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 1 residence visa
2 visa license
AED 22,500
- 1-year business license with 2 residence visas
- MOA
- Share register
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 2 residence visas
Change of status and medical test fees are included in the 1 and 2 visa packages. Visa requirements and processing costs vary by the applicant's nationality, visa type, business activity and service speed (VIP or normal).
ANC free zone packages
0 visa license
AED 4,888
- 1-year business license, no residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Resolution
- Lease agreement
- Bank letter
1 visa license
AED 10,900
- 1-year business license with 1 residence visa
- MOA / AOA
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Lease agreement
- Bank letter
- Establishment card
- 1 residence visa
2 visa license
AED 16,700
- 1-year business license with 2 residence visas
- MOA / AOA
- COF (certificate of incorporation)
- Lease agreement
- Bank letter
- Establishment card
- 2 residence visas
Change of status and medical test fees are included in the 1 and 2 visa packages. Visa requirements and processing costs vary by the applicant's nationality, visa type, business activity and service speed (VIP or normal).
RAKEZ free zone packages
0 visa license
Pro package
AED 6,000
- 1-year business license, no residence visa
- 10 business activities
- Security approval
- MOA / COF
- Bank letter
- Lease agreement
1 visa license
Lite package
AED 12,200
- 1-year business license with 1 residence visa
- 10 business activities
- Security approval
- MOA / COF
- Bank letter
- Lease agreement
- Establishment card and e-channel
- 1 residence visa
2 visa license
Lite package
AED 18,000
- 1-year business license with 2 residence visas
- 10 business activities
- Security approval
- MOA / COF
- Bank letter
- Lease agreement
- Establishment card and e-channel
- 2 residence visas
Change of status and medical test fees are included in the 1 and 2 visa packages. Visa requirements and processing costs vary by the applicant's nationality, visa type, business activity and service speed (VIP or normal).
Our business setup offers
Save up to 20% on your business setup process.
Dubai mainland setup package
AED 23,500
- 1-year business license with 1 residency
- MOA / COF / share register
- Lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 1 investor visa
Entrepreneur offer
AED 12,900
- 1-year business license with 1 residency
- MOA / COF / share register
- Lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 1 residence visa
Free visa for life (Dubai free zone)
AED 18,900
- 1-year business license with 2 residence visas
- MOA / COF / share register
- Lease agreement
- Establishment card
- 2 residence visas, including 1 visa free for life
Business setup process in Dubai
Seven steps from clearance to your first bank account.
- Security clearance and trade name reservation
- License setup application
- Sign company documents
- Issue lease agreement
- Submit documents for license issuance
- Investor visa issuance
- Bank account opening
Get your quote within 30 minutes
Our expert business setup advisors at Assertive Zone will price your setup around your activity, visa needs and preferred jurisdiction.
MOA is the memorandum of association, AOA the articles of association and COF the certificate of incorporation. Prices are in UAE dirhams (AED). Professional fees and external approval fees may apply depending on your business activity.
