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UAE Business Setup Cost Estimator

Estimate first-year setup costs for a practical planning range.

Source basis: Market/fee estimate

Reference: Mainland/free zone setup fee ranges

Method: Totals license, visas, people-related costs, office, and admin estimate inputs.

Last reviewed: May 22, 2026

Update risk: High

Verify the final setup quote with the selected authority and licensed providers.

Setup estimate result

Estimated first-year setup cost

AED 45,200.00

License/setup subtotal: AED 27,000.00

Visa-related subtotal: AED 12,000.00

Medical/ID/insurance subtotal: AED 4,200.00

Other/admin subtotal: AED 2,000.00

Monthly equivalent: AED 3,766.67

Costs vary by emirate, free zone, license activity, visa count, office requirement, insurance, and provider. Planning guidance only.

Practical notes

  • Confirm mainland or free zone authority.
  • Confirm visa quota and renewal pricing.
  • Treat this as planning guidance only.
UAEReady is not an official UAE government portal and does not provide legal, immigration, or financial advice. This tool gives practical estimates and readiness guidance only. Confirm final details with official UAE authorities or qualified professionals.

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