Build in Dubai.

Dubai has no single incorporation price. The right answer depends on activity, visas, office needs and where your customers are.

Dubai free zone

International services and holding activity.

Starting at

From $750

+ authority, licence, visa, office and third-party costs

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Dubai mainland

Trading within the UAE onshore market.

Starting at

From $1,000

+ authority costs

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Special / DIFC structures

Regulated or complex arrangements.

Starting at

Upon request

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Foreign ownership
Full foreign ownership is available in many structures.
Residency
Residency and visa eligibility depend on the structure, activity and authority.
Tax
Treatment depends on the activity, substance, structure and applicable UAE rules.
Banking
Bank onboarding depends on activity, substance and shareholder profile.
Compliance
Licence renewal, accounting and filings apply.
Complexity
Moderate
Investor familiarity
Regional
  • Activity and structure assessment
  • Free zone or mainland comparison
  • Corporate documentation
  • Licence application coordination
  • Shareholder documentation
  • Compliance roadmap

Often a good fit for

  • — International founders
  • — Regional headquarters
  • — Asset and IP holding

Prices shown are starting professional/service fees unless otherwise stated. Scope, complexity, jurisdiction, government charges, notarial costs, registry costs, local professional fees, taxes and third-party expenses may affect the final quote.

Key questions: activity, UAE residency needs, shareholders, visas, office, customers, local trading, asset or IP holding, banking. Government, registry, bar, notarial, banking, publication, translation and other third-party expenses may apply or vary depending on the matter. Tax outcomes depend on residence, management, source of income, activities, ownership and other facts. Specialist tax review may be required. Jurisdiction-specific advice, filings and representation may be delivered or coordinated through appropriately qualified local professionals.

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