Company setup
Your free zone company in 5–10 working days
From AED 12,900, including the licence, registration and our service. One adviser handles it end to end.
What you get
A trade licence in the free zone that fits your activity, a registered company, a flexi-desk or office lease, and your establishment card so visas can start straight away.
We compare zones on cost, activity list, visa quota and banking before recommending one, and put the figures in writing. If the mainland suits you better, we say so: a mainland LLC takes two to three weeks and starts from AED 16,500.
The steps
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Activity and zone
We match your activity to the zones that license it and compare the costs.
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Trade name
Three name options checked and the best one reserved.
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Initial approval
Application filed; we answer the authority’s questions for you.
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Lease and signing
Flexi-desk or office agreed; documents signed online.
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Licence issued
Licence, certificate and establishment card delivered.
Documents for company setup
0 of 6 ready
Estimate the cost
Estimated first-year cost
AED 16,700 – 21,100
A rough range including government fees. Your written quote follows the consultation.
Get an exact quotePrices
Starting prices for 2026, including government licence and registration fees.
Company setup
- Free zone companyLicence, registration and flexi-desk for the first year
- From AED 12,900
- Mainland LLCLicence and registration; office lease extra
- From AED 16,500
- Offshore companyFor holding assets; no UAE trading
- From AED 9,800
- Branch of a foreign companyMainland or free zone
- From AED 19,500
- Licence renewalFree zone, flexi-desk, each year
- From AED 11,500
Our service fees are subject to 5% VAT. Visas, office space and activity approvals are listed separately in your written quote.
See all pricesAbout company setup
Which free zone is cheapest?
It depends on your activity and visa needs. The cheapest licence can cost more once visas and banking are added, so we compare the full first year.
Can I change activity later?
Yes, most zones allow amendments. Some activities need extra approval, which we check before you choose.
Do I need to visit the UAE?
Only for the visa medical and Emirates ID; the licence itself can be done remotely.
Mainland or free zone?
It depends on who your customers are, whether you’ll bid for government work and how many visas you need. Our free zones and mainland guide compares them side by side.
Start your company this week
Book a free call and get a written quote the same day.