Dubai Free Zone Company Setup Cost

A Transparent Breakdown Before You Commit

Understanding the real Dubai free zone company setup cost matters more than the headline number on a promotional page. FZVS (Free Zone Visa Services) gives founders an itemised breakdown covering the license, registration, establishment card, and visa costs upfront, so your budget matches what you actually pay rather than a number that grows once you have signed.

What Affects Your Total Cost

Your Dubai free zone company setup cost depends on four main factors: the zone you choose, your license category, the number of visas, and your facility type. A zero-visa flexi-desk license at IFZA or Meydan starts lower than a DMCC or JAFZA package with warehouse space and multiple visas. Government fees for registration, medical tests, and Emirates ID are often listed separately from the headline license price, which is why quoted “starting from” figures rarely match what founders pay in year one.

Dubai Free Zone Company Setup Cost by Package Tier

Budget Tier (Zero or One Visa, Flexi-Desk): Roughly AED 12,000 to AED 18,000, typical of IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, or SHAMS entry packages.
Standard Tier (Two Visas, Flexi-Desk or Shared Office): Roughly AED 22,000 to AED 35,000, suitable for small teams needing more than one visa.
Premium Tier (Dedicated Office, Three or More Visas): Roughly AED 45,000 to AED 75,000, common at DMCC, JAFZA, or DIFC for larger operations.

These ranges include the license, registration, and a first visa where applicable. Add-ons such as extra visas, dedicated office space, and specific activity approvals move you toward the top of each band.

Free Zone Visa Package Cost

A free zone visa package is usually the largest variable cost after the license itself. Per visa, budget for:

Entry Permit: Roughly AED 500 to AED 1,200.
Status Change (if the applicant is already in the UAE): Roughly AED 600 to AED 1,000.
Medical Fitness Test: Roughly AED 350 to AED 700.
Emirates ID (2-Year): Around AED 370.
Visa Stamping: Roughly AED 1,000 to AED 2,000.
Health Insurance (Basic, 1-Year): Roughly AED 800 to AED 2,500.

All in, a single visa typically adds AED 4,000 to AED 6,500 on top of the license fee. A zero-visa Meydan license at AED 12,500 can become AED 19,000 to AED 22,000 once one visa is added, so it pays to budget for visa costs alongside the license from the outset.

What’s Included in Our Service

License and free zone comparison based on your activity and budget
Trade name reservation and initial approvals
MOA drafting and Establishment Card processing
Visa processing, from entry permit to stamping
Corporate bank account introductions
Renewal reminders sent well ahead of expiry

What Makes Our Process Different

Most cost overruns come from fees that only appear after the license is issued, or from typing centre delays that add processing time. Our process is built to remove those friction points:

In-House Typing, No Amer or Tasheel Queues: We type and file applications ourselves. There is no dependency on Amer or Tasheel typing centres, which removes one of the most common causes of delay.
20-Minute Turnaround: Once your documents are complete, typing and submission are handled within 20 minutes.
Proofreading by Specialised Personnel: Every document is checked by a dedicated proofreader before submission, since a mismatched name or an outdated field is the most common reason a file gets rejected.
Proof of Work at Every Step: You receive WhatsApp updates, a summary of document details, and access to a shared Google Drive folder holding copies of everything filed on your behalf.
Fully Remote Process: Documents, approvals, and payment are handled online, so you do not need to leave your desk. Payment is made by secure online transfer.
Upfront Itemised Quotes: We list the license, registration, and visa costs separately, so nothing appears on your invoice that was not in your original quote.

Why Choose FZVS

Our published packages start at AED 7,500 for RAKEZ and AED 14,900 for IFZA, and we quote your full Dubai free zone company setup cost, visas included, before you commit rather than after. If you are still deciding between zones, our freezone business setup guide compares RAKEZ against Dubai-based zones in more detail.

FAQs

1) What is the cheapest Dubai free zone company setup cost?

Zero-visa flexi-desk packages at RAKEZ, IFZA, or SHAMS typically start from around AED 5,500 to AED 12,900, before adding any visas.

2) Is the free zone visa package included in the license price?

Usually not. Most license packages quote a zero-visa price, with the free zone visa package priced separately per person.

3) How much does a single visa add to my total cost?

A full visa, covering entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping, typically adds AED 4,000 to AED 6,500 per person.

4) Are there hidden fees beyond the license and visa?

Some activities require external approvals costing AED 500 to AED 3,000, and registration fees can run AED 2,000 to AED 8,000 separately from the license, depending on the zone.

5. Do you use Amer or Tasheel typing centres?

No. Typing and document preparation are handled in-house by our own specialised personnel, which is how we keep turnaround to around 20 minutes once your documents are complete.

6) How do I know my costs will not change after I commit?

We send a WhatsApp update with document details at each stage and share a Google Drive folder containing copies of everything filed, along with an itemised quote confirmed before submission.

Get Started

Ready for a real number instead of a headline price? Contact FZVS today for an itemised Dubai free zone company setup cost, visas included, before you commit to a zone.