Business Setup Cost in Dubai: What to Budget For
Business setup cost in Dubai is the sum of the licence fee, registration, office, visas and service fees, and it varies by jurisdiction. Published starting fees include AED 6,000 for the RAKEZ Basic package and AED 12,500 per year for a Meydan licence with no visa (zone websites, checked 13 October 2026). Maven& itemises every cost in your quote.
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What to know about Cost Calculator
Licence and registration
The trade licence fee and registration are the base cost.
Office
Flexi-desk, co-working and private offices differ widely in price. Mainland licences generally need an Ejari-registered office.
Visas
Each residence visa adds government fees, medical testing and Emirates ID.
Ongoing costs
Budget for licence renewal, accounting, corporate tax and VAT compliance.
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How to get started with Maven&
Free consultation
We review your goals, activity and budget.
Plan and quote
We recommend an option and give an itemised quote.
Prepare documents
We list and prepare the documents you need.
Apply
We submit the application and handle follow-ups.
Launch and support
We support visas, banking, accounting and compliance after launch.
What to prepare
Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.
- Passport copy of every shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photograph on a white background
- Three proposed trade names, in order of preference
- A short description of your business activity
- Corporate shareholders: incorporation documents and board resolution
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Why choose Maven& for Cost Calculator
One dedicated consultant
One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Checked against official sources
We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.
Connected services
Company formation, visas, tax, accounting and banking are handled as one coordinated plan.
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Cost Calculator: frequently asked questions
It depends on the jurisdiction, activity, visas and office. Published starting licence fees range from about AED 6,000 to AED 12,500 per year for zero-visa free zone packages, before visas, office upgrades and service fees.
Usually the licence, registration and portal access. Visas, medical, Emirates ID and office upgrades are separate.
Not with an itemised quote. We list government and service fees line by line.
Share your activity, visa and office needs and we will prepare an itemised quote.
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