How much does business setup in Dubai cost?

Free zone license packages start from AED 12,500 a year, including a flexi-desk and up to 3 activity groups. The business setup cost calculator above shows every fee before you apply.

Can I set up a company in Dubai without visiting?

Yes. You can apply, sign and pay online. Some visa steps, such as the medical test, take place in the UAE.

Do I need an office for a free zone license?

No. A flexi-desk is included. You can move to a fixed desk or an office as your business grows.

How many business activities can I add to one license?

You can combine activities from up to 3 activity groups under one license. Use Ask DHCC above to find yours.

Do some business activities need extra approval?

Some do. Depending on the activity, you may need approval from a regulator such as the Dubai Health Authority, the UAE Media Council or KHDA. Ask DHCC shows the approving authority for each activity.

Do free zone companies in Dubai pay corporate tax?

Qualifying free zone companies can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income. Other income is taxed at the standard 9% rate.

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DHCC Free Zone

Business setup in Dubai.

Get your free zone trade license from AED 12,500 a year, with every company setup fee shown upfront.¹

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DHCC Free Zone

Company formation in the heart of Dubai.

Licenses from AED 12,500 a year.
Every fee upfront. Licensed directly by us.

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Free zone company setup

Start a business in Dubai, built for founders and growing companies. 2,000+ activities. Every fee upfront. Licensed directly by us. All from DHCC Free Zone, in the heart of Dubai.

Everything you need to set up a company in Dubai.
License, visas and support in one place.

Online applications

Apply for your license online.

Trade license from

AED12,500

a year, flexi-desk and up to 3 activity groups included

15%

saved on a multi-year trade license

UAE residence visas for your team.

Investor, employee and family visas, plus Emirates ID support.

Licensed directly by us.

DHCC Free Zone issues and renews your trade license, here in Dubai.

Licensed business activities

2,000+

Mobile Phones Numbers TradingFashion DesigningFalse Ceiling TradingMedia RepresentationFirst Aid Training CenterKids Amusement ArcadeMartial Arts ClubWoman MuseumParcels DeliveryInterurban Boats ServicesSales PromotionFodder SellerSecurity TrainingOphthalmology HospitalMetal Blinds TradingVeterinary Medicines TradingDiving Equipment TradingVeterinarian LaboratoryMobile Phones Numbers TradingFashion DesigningFalse Ceiling TradingMedia RepresentationFirst Aid Training CenterKids Amusement ArcadeMartial Arts ClubWoman MuseumParcels DeliveryInterurban Boats ServicesSales PromotionFodder SellerSecurity TrainingOphthalmology HospitalMetal Blinds TradingVeterinary Medicines TradingDiving Equipment TradingVeterinarian Laboratory

Social Media ServicesBicycles RentalBeverage Serving ActivitiesRisk And Damage EvaluationFamily Medicine ClinicPaediatric ClinicOccupational Driving SchoolOther AccommodationLighting Poles TradingSports Wear TradingEncryption Software TradingCo-Operative SocietyWeb-DesignEarly Intervention CenterMortgage Advisers And BrokersStrategy Advisory ServicesData Entry ServicesMedia Studies & ConsultanciesSocial Media ServicesBicycles RentalBeverage Serving ActivitiesRisk And Damage EvaluationFamily Medicine ClinicPaediatric ClinicOccupational Driving SchoolOther AccommodationLighting Poles TradingSports Wear TradingEncryption Software TradingCo-Operative SocietyWeb-DesignEarly Intervention CenterMortgage Advisers And BrokersStrategy Advisory ServicesData Entry ServicesMedia Studies & Consultancies

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Prime location

A free zone in the heart of Dubai.

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Find the right business activity
for your trade license.

Search 2,000+ licensed activities in plain words, from general trading and e-commerce to consultancy, technology and healthcare.

How to set up a company in Dubai.
In four steps.

01
Choose your business activities.
Search 2,000+ activities and combine up to three groups on one license.
02
Calculate your setup cost.
Pick your license term, visas and extras, and see every fee as you go.
03
Apply for your license online.
Upload your documents, sign and pay online.
04
Get your trade license.
Then add residence visas and open your corporate bank account.

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Your Company FZ-LLC

Company: Your Company FZ-LLC
Term: 1 year
Issued by: DHCC Free Zone, Dubai

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Business setup cost calculator.

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Business support services in Dubai.

UAE residence visas & Emirates ID. Investor, employee and family visas, with every appointment booked and every form filed for you.
Corporate bank account. Open a business account with our banking partners, with help from application to first payment.
Corporate tax & VAT registration. Registration and filing support, so you stay compliant without thinking about it.
Flexi-desk & office space. From a flexi-desk to a private office, with space that meets your license and visa rules.
Regulated activities. Guidance on the extra approvals some activities need, from healthcare and education to media and transport.
License renewal & amendments. Renew, amend or add activities online, with every fee shown before you confirm.

Business activities

A free zone license
for every industry.

From general trading and e-commerce to consultancy, technology, media, education and healthcare. Choose from 2,000+ business activities.

Trading
E-commerce
Consultancy
Technology
Marketing & media
Education & training
Financial services
Real estate
Food & beverage
Healthcare

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Why choose DHCC Free Zone
for your Dubai company.

Talk to an adviser

Online applications
Apply online.
Submit, sign and pay for your license online.
Transparent setup cost
Every fee upfront.
See your total business setup cost before you apply.
Licensed directly
Your trade license, issued by us.
We issue and renew your license ourselves, here in Dubai.
Business setup advisers
Talk to a real adviser.
Online or in person, whenever you need us.
Remote business license
Run your company from anywhere.
Set up and manage your company remotely.

Compare free zone license packages.

Calculate your cost

1-year license

Everything you need to start, with a flexi-desk.

AED 12,500

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Save 15%

2-year license

Lock in your license and save on the fee.

AED 21,363

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Best value

3-year license

Our best value for companies here to stay.

AED 32,044

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Flexi-desk included

Up to 3 activity groups

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15% off the license fee