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Compare UAE License Plans
Compare jurisdiction, upfront and multi-year pricing, residency visas, and banking readiness side by side to choose the right setup for your business.
Dubai Free Zone · Most Popular
From AED 17,900
or AED 27,000 turnkey with 1 residency visa
Mainland DET · DMCC · DIFC
Bespoke Quote
Tailored Mainland, DMCC, DIFC or ADGM structuring
At a Glance
Best For
Lowest UAE setup & renewal cost
Ideal for solo founders, e-commerce brands, agencies, and consultants optimizing overhead with up to 5 cross-category activities.
Prestigious Dubai address & banking speed
Ideal for international founders, SaaS/IT teams, consultancies, and holding companies prioritizing a Dubai license and fast corporate banking.
Onshore UAE retail, regulated & institutional scale
Ideal for physical Dubai retail/clinics, onshore contracting, DMCC commodities/Web3, and DIFC/ADGM holding structures.
Emirate & Licensing Authority
Sharjah Free Zone (SPC)
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone, 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Dubai Free Zone (IFZA DSO)
International Free Zone Authority at Dubai Silicon Oasis, with a registered Dubai corporate address.
Dubai Mainland & Tier-1 Free Zones
Department of Economy & Tourism (DET Mainland), DMCC JLT, DIFC, or ADGM Abu Dhabi.
Trade License Issuance Speed
45 mins – 2 business days
100% remote digital incorporation and Express MoA signing.
3 – 5 business days
100% remote digital incorporation; no UAE visit required to incorporate.
5 – 15 business days
Dedicated senior corporate advisor managing authority approvals and governance.
Legal Entity Structure
FZE / FZC LLC
Limited liability corporate entity with 1 to multiple individual or corporate shareholders.
FZCO (Limited Liability)
Dubai Free Zone Company supporting individual and corporate holding shareholders.
Mainland LLC, DMCC Co., SPV or Holding
Structured around onshore operating, regulated, or multi-entity governance needs.
Pricing & Multi-Year Savings
1-Year License (0 Visas)
AED 11,875
AED 6,875 SPC license + AED 5,000 Dusetra incorporation fee.
AED 17,900
AED 12,900 IFZA license + AED 5,000 Dusetra incorporation fee.
From ~AED 35,000
Itemized bespoke written quotation tailored to your authority and office scope.
1-Year Turnkey with 1 Residency Visa
AED 19,290
All-in: Trade License, Establishment Card, E-Channel, Standard Medical & 2-Year Visa/Emirates ID.
AED 27,000
All-in: Dubai Trade License, Establishment Card, VIP Fast-Track Medical & 2-Year Visa/Emirates ID.
Custom Executive Visa Scope
Turnkey Mainland or Tier-1 Free Zone license paired with VIP residency concierge.
2-Year Upfront Lock (0 Visas)
AED 17,375
Save AED 6,375 (26.84% off vs. annual) · AED 0 due in Year 2.
AED 26,900
Save AED 8,900 (24.86% off vs. annual) · AED 0 due in Year 2.
15% – 25% Multi-Year Plans
Multi-year authority discounts structured on eligible Tier-1 zones.
5-Year Upfront Lock (0 Visas)
AED 33,531
Save AED 25,844 (43.53% off vs. annual) · AED 0 due in Years 2–5.
AED 50,200
Save AED 39,300 (43.91% off vs. annual) · AED 0 due in Years 2–5.
Custom Multi-Year Lock
Long-term commercial and institutional licensing structures.
Year-2 Turnkey Renewal (on 1-Year Plan, 0 Visas)
AED 11,875 / year
Locked in writing before payment (AED 6,875 SPC renewal + AED 5,000 Dusetra annual support, zero surprise hikes).
AED 17,900 / year
Locked in writing before payment (AED 12,900 IFZA renewal + AED 5,000 Dusetra annual support, zero surprise hikes).
Locked in Written Proposal
Complete Year-2 and Year-3 authority and Ejari renewal bills disclosed upfront before payment.
Business Activities & Trading Scope
Official Activity Catalog
2,035+ Official Activities
Commercial, professional, e-commerce, media, consultancy, and general trading.
827+ Dubai Activities
Consultancy, software/SaaS, AI, marketing, holding, and international trading.
3,800+ Activities
Full onshore Mainland DET, DMCC commodities/crypto, and DIFC/ADGM regulated activities.
Included Activities per License
Up to 5 Free Activities
Combine cross-category commercial and professional activities on a single license.
Up to 3 Free Activities
Mix professional, consultancy, and commercial activity groups freely.
Up to 6+ Activities
Tailored Mainland or Tier-1 Free Zone activity groups per regulatory scope.
Onshore UAE Mainland Retail & Tenders
Optional Dual License
100% international & Free Zone trading; optional SEDD Dual License for onshore Sharjah.
International & B2B UAE
100% global & B2B Free Zone services; physical UAE retail via local distributor or Mainland branch.
Direct Onshore UAE Access
Open physical shops, restaurants, clinics, or offices anywhere in Dubai and bid on government contracts.
Residency Visas & Workspace
Included Workspace Lease
Free Co-Working Lease
Included for 0 to 20 residency visas, with no physical office lease required.
Free Co-Working Lease (0–3 Visas)
Zero office rent for up to 3 visas; dedicated Flexi-Desk tiers apply only at 4+ visas.
Physical Ejari Office or Executive Desk
End-to-end Dubai office, retail unit, or JLT/DIFC workspace sourcing included.
Residency Visa Eligibility
Up to 20 Visas
AED 1,600/yr per allocated visa slot · Sponsor investors, employees & family.
Up to 20+ Visas
AED 2,000/yr per allocated visa slot · Optional Investor/Partner title available.
Scales with Office Area
High-volume employee, executive, and 10-Year UAE Golden Visa structuring.
Establishment Card & E-Channel
AED 640 (2-Yr) + AED 2,280 E-Channel
E-Channel immigration activation is once-off in Year 1 only when adding visas (AED 0 at renewal).
AED 2,000/yr Card · AED 0 E-Channel
No E-Channel fee or immigration deposit required on Dubai IFZA licenses.
Included in Bespoke Scope
MOHRE, GDRFA immigration, and Establishment Card managed end-to-end.
Medical Fitness & Emirates ID Biometrics
Standard Included (AED 365)
Optional AED 700 VIP 30-minute fast-track medical upgrade available.
VIP Fast-Track Included (AED 700)
Pre-booked zero-queue Dubai VIP medical screening and Emirates ID biometrics.
VIP Executive Concierge
Dedicated VIP medical lounge & optional private chauffeur coordination.
Corporate Banking, Capital & Tax Compliance
Corporate Bank Account Readiness
Digital & SME UAE Banks
Pre-audited ISIC4 KYC dossier for Wio Business, Mashreq NeoBiz, Zand & RAKBANK.
Priority Digital & Tier-1 UAE Banks
Highest approval velocity across Wio, Mashreq, Zand, Emirates NBD, FAB & ADCB.
Institutional Tier-1 & Private Banks
Direct relationship introductions to Emirates NBD, FAB, HSBC & international private banks.
Paid-Up Share Capital
AED 0 Upfront Deposit
No blocked bank capital required at incorporation.
AED 0 Upfront Deposit
No blocked bank capital required up to standard authorized share capital.
AED 0 – AED 50,000+
Varies by Mainland DET vs. DMCC, DIFC, or regulated financial license tier.
Foreign Ownership & Personal Tax
100% Foreign Ownership
100% profit repatriation · 0% UAE personal income, dividend & capital gains tax.
100% Foreign Ownership
100% profit repatriation · 0% UAE personal income, dividend & capital gains tax.
100% Foreign Ownership
100% profit repatriation · 0% UAE personal income, dividend & capital gains tax.
UAE Corporate Tax & Ongoing Compliance
0% Relief Eligible (Up to AED 3M)
Elect 0% Small Business Relief through Dec 2029 · Day-1 FTA tracking & 60/30/7-day renewal alerts.
0% Relief Eligible (Up to AED 3M)
Elect 0% Small Business Relief through Dec 2029 · QFZP review, FTA tracking & renewal alerts.
Chartered Tax, VAT & Audit Advisory
QFZP substance structuring, group tax consolidation, VAT returns & IFRS audit coordination.
Pre-Payment Transparency Guarantee
12-Point Binding Written Quote
Issued before you pay a dirham, locking Year-1, Year-2 & Year-3 totals in writing.
12-Point Binding Written Quote
Issued before you pay a dirham, locking Year-1, Year-2 & Year-3 totals in writing.
12-Point Binding Written Quote
Issued before you pay a dirham, locking full authority, office & renewal schedules.
12-Point Written Pre-Payment Guarantee
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Documents to
have Ready.
Passport Copy
Color bio-data page scan with 6+ months validity.
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