Dubai and UAE Company Setup Costs (2026)

Trade licence cost

Typical AED 6,500–AED 18,000

Licence fees for mainland, free zone and offshore, and what a full first year costs.

Free zone licence cost

Typical AED 6,500–AED 15,000

Free zone licence prices, zone-by-zone starting prices, office tiers and what a first year adds up to.

Mainland licence cost

Typical AED 10,500–AED 18,000

Mainland licence fees, the Ejari office cost, 100% ownership rules and an LLC first-year total.

Offshore company cost

Typical AED 8,000–AED 13,000

Offshore registration cost, what it does and does not allow, and how it compares with a free zone.

Residence visa cost

Typical AED 3,400–AED 6,500

Per-visa cost for owners and partners, the establishment card, and the official government fee lines.

Licence renewal fees

What renews each year, typical AED ranges for free zone, mainland and offshore, and what to ask for.