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Get an initial business setup estimate based on your selected activity, jurisdiction, visas, shareholders and workspace needs.
Calculate Your UAE Business Setup Cost
Benefits of Using the UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator
Understand the Main Setup Costs
See which factors can influence the total cost of setting up a company in Dubai and the UAE.
Personalized Estimate
Your estimate is based on the information you provide rather than a generic advertised license price.
Expert Business Setup Support
Najoom can review your calculator results and prepare a more detailed quotation based on your actual company requirements.
What Affects UAE Business Setup Cost?
Several company formation decisions influence the final estimate, from jurisdiction and license type to visas, approvals and workspace.
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Business Jurisdiction
Your selected jurisdiction is one of the biggest factors affecting company formation cost. Dubai Mainland, UAE Free Zones and Offshore structures use different licensing, office, visa and registration frameworks.
02
Business Activity & License Type
Your business activity can determine the license type, external approvals and authority requirements. Standard professional or commercial activities can have different setup costs from regulated, industrial, healthcare, education or financial activities.
03
Visa Requirements
The number of investor, shareholder and employee visas required can increase the total setup cost through immigration, medical, Emirates ID and related procedures.
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Office & Workspace Requirements
Workspace requirements can range from flexi-desk and co-working options to private offices, retail premises, warehouses or industrial facilities. The appropriate workspace depends on your jurisdiction, activity and visa requirements.
What Is Included in UAE Business Setup Cost?
The total cost of establishing a company in the UAE can include several separate components. Not every company will require every cost category.
Typical Cost Components
- Business license
- Company registration
- Trade name reservation
- Initial approvals
- Establishment or immigration procedures
- Investor and employee visas
Possible Additional Requirements
- Emirates ID and medical requirements
- Office or workspace
- External approvals
- PRO services
- Corporate Tax and VAT support
- Annual license renewal
Business Setup Cost in Dubai
The business setup cost in Dubai depends on whether you choose Mainland, Free Zone or another company structure.
| Cost factor | How it can affect your estimate |
|---|---|
| Business activity | Determines the license category and whether specialist approvals may be needed. |
| License type | Commercial, professional and industrial licenses can follow different requirements. |
| Shareholders | Shareholder number and type can affect registration and documentation. |
| Visas | Investor, shareholder and employee visas add immigration and processing steps. |
| Workspace | Flexi-desk, co-working, private office and physical premises create different cost structures. |
| Approvals and support | External approvals, government charges and professional services can affect the full estimate. |
There is no single fixed Dubai business setup cost that applies to every company.
Trade License Cost in Dubai
The trade license cost in Dubai depends on the business activity, jurisdiction and license category.
Commercial, professional and industrial businesses can have different licensing requirements and total setup costs.
The business license itself should be considered alongside office, visa, registration and approval expenses.
UAE Business License Cost
UAE business license cost varies between different jurisdictions and business activities.
A Free Zone license can have a different pricing structure from a Dubai Mainland license, while Offshore structures use a different registration model.
When comparing business license costs, consider both the initial license and the full company setup expenses.
UAE Free Zone Company Setup Cost
Free Zone company setup costs depend on the selected authority, activity, package and workspace requirements.
Free Zone cost drivers
- Selected Free Zone
- License activities
- Visa package
- Shareholders
Package and service needs
- Workspace
- Establishment requirements
- Additional services
- First-year and renewal expenses
Some Free Zones offer lower-cost no-visa packages, while setups with multiple visas or physical offices can cost more.
Dubai Mainland Company Setup Cost
Dubai Mainland company formation cost depends on the business activity, license, legal structure, office requirements, visas and any external approvals.
Companies planning physical retail, restaurants, local contracting or regulated activities may have higher premises or approval costs than standard service businesses.
UAE Offshore Company Setup Cost
Offshore company setup uses a different cost structure from Mainland and operational Free Zone companies.
The final amount can depend on the selected offshore jurisdiction, company structure, registered agent, documentation and ongoing annual requirements.
Why Calculate Your UAE Business Setup Cost With Najoom?
01
Business Setup Guidance
Najoom can help you compare Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore company setup options according to your business activity and operational requirements.
02
Clear Cost Breakdown
Receive a quotation based on your selected jurisdiction, license, visa requirements, shareholders and workspace rather than relying only on advertised starting prices.
03
Company Formation Support
Najoom can coordinate company formation, licensing, visa procedures, PRO services, Corporate Tax support and corporate banking introductions.