How Dusetra's Commercial Fee Schedule Works
Dusetra is an independent corporate services platform, not a government registry. Our published packages combine official UAE Free Zone authority schedules—Sharjah Publishing City (SPC Free Zone) on Bronze and International Free Zone Authority (IFZA Dubai Silicon Oasis) on Gold—with Dusetra's fixed AED 5,000 professional incorporation and compliance management fee.
Unlike agencies that quote only a stripped-down Year-1 headline or quote 'base license renewal' while hiding renewal support fees, every table below shows your complete turnkey bill across Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3—and every figure is reconfirmed in your formal written proposal before payment.
Upfront License & Multi-Year Package Totals
Compare turnkey initial setup totals across 1-Year, 2-Year, and 5-Year license terms for 0-Visa corporate entities and 1-Visa founder residency setups:
| Configuration | Bronze (Sharjah SPC) | Gold (Dubai IFZA) | Included Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year License (0 Visas) | AED 11,875 upfront | AED 17,900 upfront | 100% foreign-owned trade license, co-working lease & AED 5,000 Dusetra fee |
| 2-Year Multi-Year Lock (0 Visas) | AED 17,375 (Save AED 6,375 · 26.84% off) | AED 26,900 (Save AED 8,900 · 24.86% off) | 10%–15% authority discount + single once-off AED 5,000 Dusetra fee across 2 years |
| 5-Year Multi-Year Lock (0 Visas) | AED 33,531 (Save AED 25,844 · 43.53% off) | AED 50,200 (Save AED 39,300 · 43.91% off) | Effective annualized cost of AED 6,706/yr (Bronze) or AED 10,040/yr (Gold); AED 0 due in Yrs 2–5 |
| 1-Year License + 1 Residency Visa | AED 19,290 turnkey | AED 23,250 turnkey (Free Visa Promo) | Includes Establishment Card, E-Channel (Bronze), medical fitness & Emirates ID |
Complete Year-2 & Year-3 Turnkey Renewal Schedule
Never confuse a Free Zone's base license tariff with your complete annual renewal bill. UAE residency visas and Emirates IDs renew every 2 years (at the start of Year 3), SPC Establishment Cards renew every 2 years (AED 640), and IFZA Establishment Cards renew annually (AED 2,200 when visas are active). Here is the exact all-in turnkey total across Years 1, 2, and 3:
| Package & Term | Year-1 Turnkey Total | Year-2 Complete Renewal | Year-3 Complete Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze · 1-Yr Plan (0 Visas) | AED 11,875 (AED 6,875 SPC + AED 5,000 Dusetra) | AED 11,875 (AED 6,875 SPC + AED 5,000 Dusetra) | AED 11,875 (AED 6,875 SPC + AED 5,000 Dusetra) |
| Gold · 1-Yr Plan (0 Visas) | AED 17,900 (AED 12,900 IFZA + AED 5,000 Dusetra) | AED 17,900 (AED 12,900 IFZA + AED 5,000 Dusetra) | AED 17,900 (AED 12,900 IFZA + AED 5,000 Dusetra) |
| Bronze · 1-Yr Plan (1 Residency Visa, Std Medical) | AED 19,290 (Includes once-off AED 2,280 E-Channel, 2-yr Card & 2-yr Visa) | AED 13,475 (AED 6,875 license + AED 1,600 quota + AED 5,000 Dusetra; Visa & Card active) | AED 17,010 (AED 13,475 annual + AED 640 2-yr Card + AED 2,530 2-yr Visa/EID + AED 365 medical) |
| Gold · 1-Yr Plan (1 Residency Visa, Free Visa Promo) | AED 23,250 (AED 3,750 IFZA visa fee waived; includes Card, VIP medical & EID) | AED 22,100 (AED 12,900 license + AED 2,000 quota + AED 2,200 Card + AED 5,000 Dusetra) | AED 23,450 (AED 22,100 annual + AED 650 EID + AED 700 VIP medical; AED 3,750 visa fee waived) |
| Bronze · 5-Yr Multi-Year Lock (0 Visas) | AED 33,531 upfront (17% SPC discount + single AED 5,000 Dusetra fee) | AED 0 (License & Dusetra fee prepaid through Year 5) | AED 0 (Renew at end of Year 5; AED 5,000 Dusetra fee applies only at new term) |
| Gold · 5-Yr Multi-Year Lock (0 Visas) | AED 50,200 upfront (30% IFZA discount + single AED 5,000 Dusetra fee) | AED 0 (License & Dusetra fee prepaid through Year 5) | AED 0 (Renew at end of Year 5; AED 5,000 Dusetra fee applies only at new term) |
Jurisdiction, Visa & Specification Matrix
Use the matrix below to compare authority allowances, legal entity types, immigration fees, workspace leases, and banking tiers across Bronze (Sharjah SPC), Gold (Dubai IFZA), and Platinum (Bespoke Mainland / DMCC / DIFC):
| Fee / Specification | Bronze · Sharjah | Gold · Dubai | Platinum · Bespoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction & Emirate | Sharjah Free Zone (SPC — 15 mins from DXB) | Dubai Free Zone (IFZA — Dubai Silicon Oasis) | Dubai Mainland (DET), DMCC JLT, or DIFC/ADGM |
| 1-Year Turnkey Cost (0 Visas) | AED 11,875 (All-inclusive) | AED 17,900 (All-inclusive) | Custom Quote (From ~AED 35,000) |
| 1-Year Turnkey Cost (1 Residence Visa) | AED 19,290 (Includes E-Channel, Medical & EID) | AED 23,250 (Includes Free Visa for Life Promo & VIP Medical) | Custom Quote (Includes VIP Concierge) |
| Multi-Year Authority Discounts | 10% (2-Year) • 17% (5-Year) + Single Once-Off AED 5,000 Fee | 15% (2-Year) • 30% (5-Year) + Single Once-Off AED 5,000 Fee | 15%–25% Multi-Year Enterprise Packages |
| Year-2 Complete Turnkey Renewal (1-Yr Plan, 0 Visas) | AED 11,875/yr total (AED 6,875 SPC license + AED 5,000 Dusetra renewal fee) | AED 17,900/yr total (AED 12,900 IFZA license + AED 5,000 Dusetra renewal fee) | Itemized in written proposal per authority & Ejari schedule |
| Dusetra AED 5,000 Professional Fee Rule | Annual on 1-Yr plans • Once-off across entire 2-Yr/5-Yr lock (AED 0/yr until term ends) | Annual on 1-Yr plans • Once-off across entire 2-Yr/5-Yr lock (AED 0/yr until term ends) | Custom annual corporate secretarial & advisory retainer |
| Included Business Activities | Up to 5 Free Activities (Cross-Category) | Up to 3 Free Activities (Cross-Group) | Up to 6+ Activities / Custom Mainland Groups |
| Workspace & Office Requirement | Free 1-Year Co-Working Lease (Up to 20 Visas) | Free 1-Year Co-Working Lease (0–3 Visas) | Physical Ejari Office or JLT Flexi-Desk |
| Establishment Card & E-Channel | AED 640 (2-Yr Card) + AED 2,280 Once-Off E-Channel | AED 2,000/yr Card • AED 0 E-Channel Deposit | Included in Bespoke Scope |
| Medical Fitness & Emirates ID | AED 365 Standard (AED 700 VIP Optional) | AED 700 VIP Fast-Track Medical Included | VIP Executive Medical & Chauffeur Option |
| Paid-Up Share Capital | AED 0 Upfront Deposit Required | AED 0 Upfront Deposit Required | Varies by Jurisdiction (AED 0 – AED 50,000) |
| Corporate Bank Account Readiness | Wio Business, Mashreq NeoBiz, RAKBANK | High Priority — Wio, Mashreq, Emirates NBD, ADCB | Tier-1 Global Banks (ENBD, FAB, HSBC, Private Banks) |
| 100% Foreign Ownership & 0% Personal Tax | 100% Ownership & Full Profit Repatriation | 100% Ownership & Full Profit Repatriation | 100% Ownership & Full Profit Repatriation |
Written Promotional, Multi-Year & Amendment Terms
Before prepaying a multi-year package or relying on a promotional offer, founders and legal reviewers should have unambiguous written terms. The following rules govern all Dusetra Bronze and Gold engagements (and are codified in our Terms of Service):
- Gold 'Free Visa for Life' Written Renewal Terms: When you incorporate under the Gold Package Free Visa for Life promotion, the AED 3,750 IFZA biennial residency visa fee for 1 visa is waived in Year 1 and continues to be waived at every subsequent 2-year residency renewal for as long as your company's Gold Trade License remains continuously active and renewed on time without lapse. Standard statutory charges still apply: AED 2,000/yr visa quota allocation, AED 2,200/yr Establishment Card renewal, AED 650 Emirates ID biometrics every 2 years, and AED 700 VIP medical fitness screening every 2 years.
- Multi-Year Early Cancellation & Refund Policy: Once a 2-Year or 5-Year Trade License has been issued by SPC or IFZA, prepaid Free Zone authority tariffs and Dusetra's once-off AED 5,000 professional fee are non-refundable if you close or liquidate the entity early. Formal corporate deregistration/liquidation carries standard statutory authority clearance fees.
- Mid-Term Activity, Shareholder & Visa Amendments: Prepaying a 2-Year or 5-Year license does NOT freeze your company structure. You may add or swap ISIC4 business activities, change your trade name, transfer shares, or add residency visa quotas at any point during your multi-year term by paying only the standard Free Zone amendment or pro-rata visa quota fee—without forfeiting your remaining prepaid license years.
- Workspace & Flexi-Desk Requirements: Bronze includes a Free Co-Working Lease valid for up to 20 visas. Gold includes a Free Co-Working Lease for 0–3 visas (sufficient for digital and Tier-1 bank KYC); expanding to 4–10 visas on Gold requires upgrading to IFZA Flexi-Desk tiers (from AED 15,200/yr), and 11+ visas require a physical office lease.
Optional Immigration, Tax & Bookkeeping Add-Ons
Depending on whether visa applicants are physically inside the UAE when their Entry Permit is issued—or whether you want Dusetra to manage ongoing accounting and tax filings—only the following transparent add-ons apply:
- In-Country Status Change (Optional): AED 700 per visa on Bronze (Sharjah) or AED 1,600 per visa on Gold (Dubai). Only required if the applicant is already inside the UAE when the residency Entry Permit is issued; AED 0 if entering the UAE from abroad on the new Entry Permit.
- VIP Medical Fitness Upgrade: Included automatically on Gold (Dubai) at AED 700/visa (30-minute fast-track VIP facility results). Optional +AED 335 upgrade over the AED 365 standard medical test on Bronze (Sharjah).
- Dubai Investor / Partner Title Upgrade (Gold): Optional AED 1,000 once-off authority upgrade on Gold (Dubai) if you prefer an 'Investor / Partner' visa title (exempts the 3-month personal bank statement check required for employment titles).
- FTA Corporate Tax Registration (Once-Off): AED 1,000 once-off EmaraTax registration filing to obtain your Corporate Tax Registration Number (TRN) well ahead of the mandatory 90-day FTA deadline.
- Ongoing IFRS Bookkeeping, Quarterly VAT & Annual Corporate Tax Returns: Initial license packages do not lock you into mandatory monthly accounting retainers. Ongoing IFRS bookkeeping, VAT registration (mandatory above AED 375,000 taxable supplies), quarterly VAT returns, and annual FTA Corporate Tax return filings are offered as optional add-on packages through Dusetra's chartered accounting partners, quoted transparently based on monthly transaction volume.
What Every Client Receives in Writing Before Paying
No founder should wire incorporation funds based solely on a web calculator or verbal sales call. Before accepting payment, Dusetra issues a formal written pre-incorporation quotation confirming all 12 items below:
- 1. Itemized Government vs. Professional Fees: Exact line-by-line split between statutory Free Zone/government tariffs and Dusetra's AED 5,000 professional fee.
- 2. Exact Jurisdiction & Legal Entity Type: Confirmed licensing authority (e.g., IFZA Dubai Silicon Oasis FZCO, SPC Free Zone FZE/LLC, or Dubai Mainland DET LLC) and shareholding structure.
- 3. Pre-Approved ISIC4 Business Activities: Exact official activity codes and descriptions verified for cross-group compatibility and external NOC requirements.
- 4. Written Visa Quota & Applicant Eligibility: Confirmed maximum visa allocation, title options (Investor/Partner vs. Director/Manager), and nationality pre-screening.
- 5. Establishment Card & E-Channel Schedule: Exact initial and renewal Establishment Card fees plus confirmation of whether E-Channel applies (AED 2,280 once-off on Bronze with visas; AED 0 on Gold).
- 6. Complete Year-2 & Year-3 Turnkey Renewal Schedule: Written Year-2 and Year-3 totals including authority fees, Establishment Card renewals, biennial visa cycles, and the AED 5,000 renewal fee on 1-year plans (or AED 0 during multi-year locks).
- 7. Written Multi-Year & Promotional Conditions: Explicit confirmation of Free Visa for Life renewal eligibility, multi-year non-refundability post-issuance, and mid-term amendment rights.
- 8. Workspace / Co-Working Lease Confirmation: Written confirmation of your included co-working lease (or Flexi-Desk/Ejari tier) and its suitability for bank KYC.
- 9. Corporate Banking Suitability Pre-Audit: Pre-filing review matching your activities, founder residency, and transaction profile to Wio Business, Mashreq, Zand, or Tier-1 UAE banks.
- 10. FTA Corporate Tax Deadline & Compliance Plan: Confirmed 90-day EmaraTax registration window and eligibility review for 0% Small Business Relief (up to AED 3M revenue through 2029) or QFZP.
- 11. Optional Bookkeeping, VAT & Tax Return Scope: Clear written separation between included incorporation scope and optional ongoing accounting/tax return tiers.
- 12. Automated 60-, 30- & 7-Day Renewal Reminders: Enrollment in automated Portal, email, and WhatsApp compliance alerts well ahead of every Trade License, Establishment Card, Emirates ID, and tax deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the AED 5,000 Dusetra professional fee apply at renewal on 1-year vs. multi-year packages?
On a 1-Year license package, the AED 5,000 Dusetra professional fee applies annually as part of your complete turnkey renewal (for example, AED 11,875/yr total on Bronze 0-Visa or AED 17,900/yr total on Gold 0-Visa). When you select a 2-Year or 5-Year multi-year package, the AED 5,000 Dusetra fee is charged only once upfront across the entire multi-year term—you pay AED 0 in Dusetra professional fees during Years 2–5, and it only applies again when that multi-year term ends and you renew for a new term.
How does the Free Visa for Life promotion work at Year-3 and future 2-year renewals on the Gold Package?
Under the Gold Package Free Visa for Life promotion, the AED 3,750 IFZA biennial residency visa fee for 1 visa is waived in Year 1 and stays waived at every subsequent 2-year visa renewal for as long as your company's Gold Trade License remains continuously active and renewed without lapse. Statutory items still apply: AED 650 Emirates ID biometrics and AED 700 VIP medical screening every 2 years, plus the annual AED 2,000 visa quota and AED 2,200 annual Establishment Card renewal.
What happens if I need to change business activities or close my company during a 2-Year or 5-Year multi-year lock?
You can amend ISIC4 business activities, update your trade name, transfer shares, or add residency visas at any time during a 2-Year or 5-Year term by paying standard Free Zone amendment fees without losing your remaining prepaid license years. However, once a multi-year Trade License is issued by the Free Zone authority, prepaid authority and Dusetra fees are non-refundable upon early closure, and standard statutory deregistration fees apply.
Do Bronze or Gold packages require depositing AED 50,000+ share capital in a bank?
No. Both Bronze (Sharjah SPC) and Gold (Dubai IFZA) require AED 0 paid-up share capital deposit upfront or after incorporation.
Can I start with a 0-Visa license today and add residency visas later?
Yes. Both Bronze and Gold corporate entities are 100% visa-ready. You can incorporate remotely with 0 visas today and upgrade your visa allocation later without forming a new company or amending your Memorandum of Association.