Best Business Setup Company in Dubai, or Work Out the Cost Yourself?
A setup company handles the paperwork for you. You can know the number before that, for free.
Where to find your Dubai setup cost
| Published fees | What it covers | |
|---|---|---|
| The Founder setup cost calculatorThe Founder: setup cost calculator · | Published feesA planning estimate, not a quote | What it coversLicence, visas, rent and fit out for year one, in all seven emirates |
| Invest in Dubai (DET)Invest in Dubai (DET): Request to issue a trade licence · | Published feeseTrader licence AED 1,070 plus AED 300 Dubai Chamber; a normal licence varies with type and activity | What it coversNot shown on their page |
| Free zonesu.ae, the UAE Government platform: Starting a business in a free zone · | Published feesEach zone sets its own costs; the licence is issued within 14 working days of approval | What it coversNot shown on their page |
Where they win
- A setup company handles the paperwork and the follow up with the authority for you.
- The licensing authority's number is the final one; the calculator is a planning estimate.
Where we differ
- Fully free
- All seven emirates
- Mainland and free zone
- Arabic, English and Chinese
Questions about business setup companies in Dubai
What is the best business setup company in Dubai?
We do not recommend a company, and we show no setup company prices we have not checked. Before you pick one, work out your cost in the calculator and compare their quotes with it.
What do business setup consultants in Dubai do?
They handle the paperwork with the licensing authority and follow it up for you. The government fees themselves are published by the authority.
What licence fees does Dubai publish?
Invest in Dubai lists AED 1,070 for the eTrader licence plus AED 300 for Dubai Chamber membership. A normal licence varies with its type and activity.
How much does business setup cost in Dubai?
It depends on your activity, licence, premises and visas. The calculator gives a first year estimate for planning, not a quote.
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