Are the government fees exact?
They are typical current figures. Your written quotation confirms the exact amount for your activities and the free zone’s latest schedule.
Setup cost estimator
What your company will cost — this year and next.
Choose a jurisdiction and the number of visas. Government fees are shown separately from ours, and year two is estimated up front so there are no surprises at renewal.
IFZA (Dubai) · 1 visa
Government fees passed on at cost
- Licence with visa eligibilityAED 14,900
- Establishment cardAED 2,000
- Residence visa costs × 1AED 3,750
SubtotalAED 20,650
Meraki fixed fees, excl. VAT
- Launch bundle: formation, bank support, tax registrations, 12 months of Essentials, first corporate tax returnAED 9,900
- Establishment (immigration) cardAED 500
- Investor or partner visaAED 1,250
SubtotalAED 11,650
Year oneAED 32,300plus AED 583 VAT on our fees
Year two (estimate)AED 24,400Licence renewal · Establishment card renewal · Licence renewal (free with your plan) · Essentials plan, paid annually (up to 50 transactions a month)
Popular for consulting, trading and services; flexible multi-activity licences. Government figures are typical current fees and are confirmed in your written quotation.
Common questions
About setup costs.
Not covered here? — we reply within one business day.
Why does year two cost less?
Residence visas last two years, and formation work is one-off. Year two is mainly the licence renewal.
Which free zone should I choose?
It depends on your activities, visa needs, budget and whether you need a Dubai address. We compare two or three for you in writing.
Can you open my bank account?
We prepare the file and arrange meetings with banks that suit your profile. The decision is the bank’s.
What is in the Launch bundle?
Free zone formation, bank account support, corporate tax and VAT registration, 12 months of Essentials accounting and your first corporate tax return — AED 9,900 plus government fees.
How long does a free zone licence take?
Typically 5 to 10 working days once documents are complete; visas take 2 to 3 weeks each after that.
Tell us about your business
Not sure which free zone fits?
Tell us your activities and plans; we compare two or three options for you in writing.
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