UAE business setup cost calculator
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UAE setup cost — questions
A free-zone licence starts from AED 4,888 without a visa. Adding one residence visa is typically around AED 10,800 and two visas around AED 16,200. Mainland and offshore differ. The calculator above gives you a live estimate as you choose.
External or activity-specific government approvals (for regulated activities), document attestation, translation and any premium office fit-out. We confirm everything in your fixed quote.
Yes — installment plans are available for most packages. Ask us for the current terms when we prepare your quote.
Most UAE businesses must register for Corporate Tax with the Federal Tax Authority, even if they qualify for 0% on the first AED 375,000 of profit. Registration with Ambizent is AED 399.
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