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UAE / Dubai / setup guide
UAE Free Zone Setup Cost & Process
Explore the indicative investment and practical steps for a Free Zone business setup. Your authority, activity and visa needs will shape the final quotation.
01 / Cost
Understand the indicative investment.
The range is a planning guide, not a fixed package or final quotation.
Basic setupAED 4,888 Onwards
With visa & operationsAED 15,000 – AED 30,000+
Varies by Free Zone, activity and visa requirement.
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02 / Process
The sequence from decision to setup.
Allow approximately 2 – 7 working days, subject to documentation, authority review and any required approvals.
The authority, licence activity and visa allocation are the key decisions to confirm before comparing packages.
- 01Select activity & authority
- 02Trade name reservation
- 03Application submission
- 04Licence issuance
- 05Visa, if required
03 / Documents
What to prepare first.
The initial documents below help start the application. Authorities may request additional information for your activity or structure.
- Passport copy
- Photograph
- Application form
04 / Tax & considerations
Keep the ongoing obligations in view.
Get a detailed quotation
A price built around your business.
Business setup costs are indicative. Your final cost depends on your business activity, structure, jurisdiction and requirements.
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