Most agents show you a low "starting from" number, then the real cost arrives after you've committed. We do it the other way round — here's what UAE company formation actually costs, itemised, with the Year-2 renewal you'll rarely see anyone else publish.
All-in starting prices below. Your exact quote depends on your activity, visas and office — and we'll always tell you if a cheaper route works for you.
Hold assets, IP or invoice internationally. No UAE trade, no visas.
AED 8,000 from
100% owned, fast, ideal for trading, consulting, e-commerce and startups.
AED 12,500 from
Trade anywhere in the UAE, take local contracts, scale visas freely.
AED 15,000 from
Prices are indicative all-in starting points for a single shareholder. Government fees are shown separately on your quote. VAT/corporate-tax registration where applicable.
This is roughly how a typical free zone setup breaks down. Your quote will look like this — line by line, nothing buried.
| Item | Typical cost (AED) |
|---|---|
| Trade licence (1 activity) | 8,500 – 11,000 |
| Flexi-desk / registered address | Included – 2,500 |
| Establishment / immigration card | 1,500 – 2,000 |
| Residence visa (incl. medical + Emirates ID) | 3,000 – 5,000 |
| Kinzaad service fee | Shown separately, fixed |
| Typical all-in, 1 visa | 12,500 – 18,000 |
| Annual renewal (Year 2 onward) | 8,000 – 15,000 |
Bill-shock at renewal is the single most common complaint about setup agents in Dubai. We fix that with a simple promise:
If a cost isn't on your quote, you don't pay it. That's the whole deal.
Tell us what you're setting up and we'll send a clear all-in price — renewal included — the same day.