The cost of setting up a company in Dubai
Itqan handles everything behind the cost of setting up a company in Dubai: commercial registration and residency in just three steps
At Itqan, we calculate the full cost of setting up a company in Dubai on your behalf, at the lowest possible price and with no hidden fees, so you know your total project budget before you start.
We also support you through every stage of business setup in Dubai, including all licensing procedures and residency.
We are often asked whether investment costs in Dubai are high, and what the real cost of setting up a company in Dubai is.
Our team supports you, your business team and your partners at every step of establishing your company. We estimate the required license fees in full, with no hidden charges, and simplify every procedure for you.
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The first step: know the full cost of setting up a company in Dubai
If you plan to establish a trading company in Dubai, you need to define a few options before the cost can be determined, such as whether the company is large or small.
How many employees and where do you want to establish the company?
The cost of setting up a company in Dubai mainly includes:
1. The commercial license fee (the license to practise commercial activity), issued by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism or by the relevant free zone authority.
2. The cost of the company’s location or office (annual office rent or the price of buying an office).
3. Office furniture and fit-out costs.
4. Work permits and visas for employees sponsored under your company name.
5. Opening a corporate bank account and depositing the minimum capital required for your type of business.
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The legal form of the company also plays a key role in raising or lowering the cost of setting up a company in Dubai. For example, industrial companies cost more to incorporate than commercial and professional companies.
The Dubai trade license is the most important document you need, and we help you obtain it in the easiest way possible.
• License types:
1. Commercial licenses: for companies trading in general goods or in a specialised commercial activity.
2. Industrial licenses: for industrial activities and companies working in production and manufacturing.
3. Professional licenses: for professions, services, craftsmen and specialists.
4. Tourism licenses: for companies offering tourism and hospitality services in the UAE.
• Investor residency and the cost of setting up a company in Dubai:
In 2019, the UAE introduced a long-term visa system of five or ten years, renewed automatically when the same conditions are met, for groups such as investors, entrepreneurs and specialised talent.
The system lets UAE residents, foreign expatriates and their families live, work and study in the country without an Emirati sponsor.
It also allows 100% foreign ownership, instead of the old requirement for a local partner holding at least 51% of the business.
Cost of Setting Up a Company in Dubai Free Zones
Each free zone has its own steps, fees and incorporation cost, so the cost of setting up a company in Dubai varies from one zone to another, for example when establishing a company in Jebel Ali.
Companies that launch in a free zone have more flexibility in choosing commercial and service activities that suit their work, plus tax exemptions, one of the biggest attractions for investors.
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How Itqan lowers the cost of setting up a company in Dubai
At Etqan, we seek to clarify all standards and business requirements so that we can provide professional and reliable professional advice on current laws and regulations. informing our customers of all their rights, Providing cost effective solutions that fit their needs and budget.
Book an appointment now with one of our specialists to answer all your questions and inquiries related to company formation.